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Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people and our work; Creativity in solving problems; Integrity in our interactions with staff and customers; Optimism, focusing on opportunities and positive outcomes; Respect for the differences, strengths, and potential in people; Stewardship of human, financial and natural resources; and Excellence in customer satisfaction and communication. 

Summer

• 20-40 hours per week, positions based on availability & operational need, flexible scheduling options may be available, schedule will be set upon hire.
• Shifts available 7:30AM-4:30PM Monday-Friday, some overtime may be available on weekends.
• Seasonal: This position is considered seasonal during the summer months and is exempt from the 89-day rule in regard to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Hours worked may exceed 30 hours/week during the summer months.

Academic Year

• Flexible Scheduling based on your academic availability and operational need.
• 16 hours a month required, 10 hours per week preferred.
• Shifts available between 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, some weekend hours as operationally needed.
• Shifts are a minimum of 2 hours.

• Assist in minor and major maintenance of mechanical equipment, architectural building components and grounds. Gather equipment data from various Housing facilities. 
• Independently perform, as well as assist other student and career staff in completing: 
  • Moving, installation, storage, and removal of window air conditioners as required
  • Troubleshooting various maintenance issues
  • Preparing rooms for residents and guests, including minor room repairs and general maintenance
• Working as a team with other Maintenance staff in performance of maintenance projects, including cleaning of air conditioners, cleaning of drier vents, repairing of window screens, and other maintenance work as assigned
• Participate in general project work, including equipment moving, storage room clean-outs, hauling of trash and scrap to recycling areas, moving of bicycle racks
• Perform basic and planned maintenance on equipment in buildings including: various food service equipment, air handling units, exhaust fans, light fixtures, doors, hardware, etc.; assemble various carts and shelving units; move equipment and supplies between facilities as needed
• Work both independently as well as collaboratively when assisting other mechanics as needed
• Work collaboratively with Maintenance and Trades Worker Lead to inspect work areas 
• Report safety, security and damage problems to Supervisor and assist Maintenance Staff as needed; follow procedures to maintain worker safety and building security
• Be professional and helpful at all times, communicate clearly and accurately, report building maintenance issues, follow-up with customers as needed
• Communicating with a large, diversified staff both verbally and via email as needed
• Monitoring and handling work orders using a computer-based maintenance program
• Gather equipment data from various Housing facilities
• Perform special projects as needed
• Participate and attend all Maintenance Team meetings and trainings 
• Summer specific duties:
  • Assist lead workers and mechanics in work in unoccupied spaces including, vent cleaning, filter replacements, smoke detector battery replacements, and fixture updates
  • Prep work areas for others, including moving equipment and supplies to the appropriate locations
  • Conduct building assessments for repairs and updates between occupancy

• Must be able to regularly lift objects weighing approximately 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in warm and humid spaces.
• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, and squat to perform work.
• Experience using various hand tools is preferred
• Familiarity with University Housing operation preferred.
• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license which meets UW Risk Management standards is preferred.
• Satisfactory results of a confidential criminal background check are required.

• To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application, including: supplemental questions
• Deadline to apply is Friday, May 10, 2024 11:55 PM

       University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer