Deadline
Oct 20, 2026
Closing tomorrow
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 07, 2026
Offered salary$16.15-25.81/hour
About the role
Carpenter
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Carpenter |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE55468 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 81270:Research Farms |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 41 |
| Salary Range | $16.15-25.81/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | HS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 6 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | This position requires pushing or pulling objects over 50 pounds, working at heights above 4 feet, and climbing ladders. A full range of physical motion is required. |
| Shift | Days; Monday-Friday, typically 7:00 am-4:00 pm (40 hours per week) may require some overtime. |
| Job Summary | The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a Carpenter to join the trades team for Research Farms, at the scenic 1,800-acre North Farm in Lexington.The Research Farms provide a vast array of teaching, research and extension opportunities for the faculty, staff and students of the college, while overseeing the engineering, Construction and Maintenance of the colleges Agriculture facilities. As an essential member of the Trades team, A Carpenter will perform construction, repairs and maintenance carpentry work across College facilities and the farms! Making this position an integral part of keeping these spaces functional, well maintained and most importantly, safe. This position offers the opportunity to work in a distinctive agricultural environment while supporting the College’s mission.
This position is eligible for the University of Kentucky’s exceptional benefits package, which includes:
For additional information about the Research Farms division, please click here.(https://research.ca.uky.edu/content/central-ky-farms). |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Driver’s license preferred |
| Deadline to Apply | 10/20/2026 |
| 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Describe your experience with facility management, construction and renovation.
(Open Ended Question)
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Describe your experience working on a multi-disciplinary skilled trades team to coordinate and perform job tasks required for carpentry in building and renovation construction.
(Open Ended Question)
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This position requires laborious and/or physically taxing work and the ability to efficiently perform any and all cumbersome duties and job tasks. Are you able to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
How to apply
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