Floor Technician

Job Title
Floor Technician

Requisition Number
RE53812

Working Title
DLAR Floor Care Technician

Department Name
40832:Laboratory Animal Resources

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
40

Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

HS

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Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to and possibly over 50lbs;
Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Repetitive motion. Work is
performed in assigned zone locations and employee may occasionally be
exposed to elements, weather, and other non-office or inside building type
conditions.

Shift

7am – 3:30pm. 40 hours per week. Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors and may include
some nights(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.

Job Summary

The DLAR Floor Care Technician is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of facility flooring and assigned areas within DLAR facilities. This position performs specialized floor care for both hard surface and carpeted areas, including stripping, waxing, buffing, carpet extraction, and bonnet cleaning in offices, corridors, lobbies, entrances, stairwells, restrooms, laboratories, and other public or clinical spaces.

The technician performs daily custodial services within assigned zones, including general cleaning, waste and recycling removal, and sanitation of various building surfaces. Duties include vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, spot cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining restrooms and common areas. The position is responsible for restocking restroom and sanitation supplies such as paper products, soap, and sanitizer.

This role operates and maintains custodial equipment including vacuums, floor machines, and other cleaning tools to ensure efficient and safe completion of duties. The technician maintains appropriate inventory levels of cleaning supplies and requests replenishment as needed.

The DLAR Floor Care Technician ensures all assigned areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and orderly condition and remain free of debris. The position demonstrates strong customer service when interacting with internal and external customers and adheres to established quality standards, procedures, and inspection requirements.

The technician follows all safety protocols including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), appropriate cleaning chemicals, and cautionary signage. All work is performed in compliance with applicable safety codes and regulatory standards, including OSHA, EPA, and institutional policies.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows / Outlook; KRONOS; Driver’s license preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
04/02/2026

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.