Facilities Specialist

Job Title
Facilities Specialist


Requisition Number
RE52054


Working Title

Department Name
7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORT


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
42


Salary Range
$17.41-27.87/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BA




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


1 yr




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects potentially over 50 lbs., repetitive motion, sitting for long periods of time at times, and extensive walking between buildings and across campus to assist faculty and staff, the administrative office, and the Director



Shift

Days (min. 40 hrs/wk), potential overtime if needed to maintain freezers during off times, etc. (rare)



Job Summary

The University of Kentucky, Markey Cancer Center seeks a Facilities Specialist. This position will assist with the management of laboratory buildings, equipment maintenance, and training on specialized confocal microscope.

The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge of laboratory safety, standard laboratory equipment, and University of Kentucky space and property inventory procedures.

This position will have a fully onsite work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

To view our exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.

IEBC (Internal employee being considered).



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Suite, especially Outlook, Excel and Word, wet lab equipment, wet lab troubleshooting with lab equipment, Experience with various imaging systems and microscopes, ability to communicate and teach record keeping, and attention to detail, Knowledge of lab equipment, attention to detail, knowledge of biohazard safety, Knowledge of lab space, ability to learn names of researchers & lab staff, Knowledge of lab safety procedures and compliance regulations



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Experience with Confocal microscope



Deadline to Apply
10/29/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.