UKULELE Engineering Student

Job Title
UKULELE Engineering Student

Requisition Number
DU14647

Department Name
3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Salary Range
18.00

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

HS

Required Related Experience

0

Required License/Registration/Certification

na

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time

Shift

10 – 20 hours per week

Job Summary

The UKULELE intern will work with UK Sustainability and Occupational Health and Safety on improving energy efficiency in lab environments. This role supports the UK User-Led Environmental Lab Excellence (UKULELE) Program by working with operational and lab stakeholders to develop new or enhance existing initiatives. The intern will contribute to projects focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, stakeholder engagement, and more. Familiarity with lab environments (such as coursework or research) is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support initiatives that minimize the environmental footprint of lab operations through energy efficiency, waste reduction, and other sustainable practices.
• Assist in maintaining lab environments that are safe, healthful, clean, and accessible for all users.
• Contribute to optimizing lab environments to support excellence in teaching and research.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
05/28/2026

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