Student Jobs

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.

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

• 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

• 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

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

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