UKULELE Engineering Student

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleUKULELE Engineering StudentRequisition NumberDU14647Department Name3CU00:Utilities & Energy ManagementWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range18.00Type of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationHSRequired Related Experience0Required License/Registration/CertificationnaPhysical RequirementsSitting for long periods of timeShift10 – 20 hours per weekJob SummaryThe 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 / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply05/28/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

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