Student Jobs

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.

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 8:00AM-4:30PM Monday - Friday, some weekend hours as operationally needed.
• Shifts are a minimum of 2 hours.

Summer

• 25-40 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 8:00 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 in regard to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Hours worked may exceed 30 hours/week during the summer months.

The Student Locksmith assists within the Access/Keyshop, works independently on work orders, and collaborates with customers to provide excellent customer service. The Student Locksmith can learn problem-solving skills, balance time management, sharpen interpersonal communication, develop valuable leadership skills, practice critical thinking and creative problem solving, and work in a fun and challenging atmosphere. Assist Locksmith in cutting of keys, key inventory records, core replacement and repair of locks and doors. 

• Perform routine locksmith duties including core changes and key cutting; assist key shop staff.
• Provide backup for other key shop staff when they are unavailable.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of locks.
• Issue keys as needed to individuals.
• Use database software programs to maintain records.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
• 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 with administrative tasks including entering data, and various short and long-term projects documentation.
• Be professional and helpful at all times, communicate clearly and accurately, report building maintenance issues, follow-up with customers/staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Summer specific duties include:
  • Assist with projects that require buildings to be unoccupied, such as door replacement, access updates, and door hardware repairs
  • Assist in preparing keys and access for conference guests and fall move in
  • Conduct inspections and maintenance work in all halls related to operation of each residential door handle and locking mechanism

• Ability to lift objects weighing approximately 50 lbs.
• Satisfactory results of a confidential criminal background check are required.
• Current or previous residence halls facilities and office experience preferred.
• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license which meets UW Risk Management standards is preferred.

• To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application
• Deadline to apply is Sunday February 9, 2025 11:55pm

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