University Housing - Construction & Trades Technician
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Job No: 23920
Division/Organization: University Housing
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 15 Slichter Hall - Human Resources 625 Babcock Dr. Madison, WI 53706 (on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00 to $15.00
Job Categories: Facilities and Landscaping
Department Overview:
Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people in 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.
Anticipated Start Date
5/13/24
Anticipated Hours Per Week
20 to 40 during the summer
Schedule:
Summer
20-40 hours per week, positions based on availability and operational need, flexible scheduling options may be available, schedule will be set up on hire
Shifts are scheduled between 7:00 am and 4:30 pm 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 regarding 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
5 hours a week required, 10-15 hours per week preferred
Shifts are scheduled between 7:00AM-4:30PM Monday - Friday, some weekend hours as operationally needed
Shifts are a minimum of 3 hours
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $15.00 to $15.00
Number Of Positions
2
Position Summary/Job Duties:
Promote a positive work environment by role modeling appropriate work behavior, strong work ethic, good decision making, critical thinking and a customer service attitude.
Assist University Housing Facilities staff with coordinating installations and moving services of small to large remodeling projects, including furniture, carpet, painting, and various outside vendors and contractors
Assist in managing small projects, which may include meeting with staff to determine needs, researching products/solutions, estimating budgets, selecting finishes, working with vendors, and coordinating installation of project
Preparation of surfaces (walls, ceiling, doors, floors etc.) for painting; scraping, sanding, cleaning of cabinets, doors, door frames, window sashes, window casings, wood shelves, handrails, plaster walls and ceiling; moving stacking and protection of furniture as needed
Occasionally assist the Facilities staff with administrative tasks relating to work orders, entering data, and various short and long-term projects
In the summer, communicating with University Housing staff on project activities that will affect groups along with assisting in the creation of project work schedules around summer activities
Be professional and helpful at all times, communicate clearly and accurately, report building issues, follow-up with customers/staff as needed
Other duties as assigned
Summer Specific Duties Include:
Assist with renovations and construction projects, including work schedules and plan occupied/unoccupied spaces to prep for Fall
Assist with completing work in unoccupied spaces such as, painting, replacing fixtures, and assisting with turnovers in University Housing
Qualifications:
Must be able to regularly lift objects weighing approximately 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand bend, stoop, and squat to perform work
Ability to use hand tools preferred
Current or previous University Housing facilities experience preferred
A valid unrestricted driver’s license which meets UW Risk Management standards is preferred
Satisfactory results of a confidential criminal background check is required
Physical Demands
See Qualifications
Application Instructions:
University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Contact:
Org: University Housing Web: www.housing.wisc.edu/jobs/student/ Email: hr@housing.wisc.edu
Advertised: April 26, 2024 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time
Applications close: May 10, 2024 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time
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