Deadline
Oct 19, 2026
Closing today
Location
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United States
Employment
None
Full time
Reference
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Posted
Oct 12, 2026
Offered salary$16.20-24.82/hour
About the role
Optician Apprentice/UKHC
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | Optician Apprentice/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE56078 |
| Working Title | Optician Apprentice - Shriners Optical Shop |
| Department Name | MG100: Physician Based Clinics |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 06 |
| Salary Range | $16.20-24.82/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 | 3 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Ability to stand or sit for periods of time, occasional lifting of boxes up to 25 pounds. |
| Shift | Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hrs/wk). |
| Job Summary | UK Advanced Eye Care is seeking an Apprentice Optician to join our team. The successful candidate should be prepared to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Our patients expect exceptional customer service and attention to detail. It is of utmost importance to communicate effectively and in a pleasant manner with patients and customers to provide excellent customer service. The position is expected to meet monthly sales targets. Experience in retail optical settings is preferred. Must be willing to apply for an optician apprenticeship and be trained by a licensed optician. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Strong customer service and the ability to learn software programs and use them effectively, MS Windows, Excel, Outlook, Word. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Optical retail sales preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 10/19/2026 |
| 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
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Describe your retail sales experience.
(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have basic computer skills (i.e Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
- Yes
- No
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Please describe a time when you provided exceptional customer service and include specific details regarding the situation.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
How to apply
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