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Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Division of University Housing 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. Below is a list of responsibilities for this position: 

Academic Year:

• Flexible scheduling based on academic availability and operational need.
• 5 hours a week required, 10-15 hours per week preferred
• Shifts available between 7:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, some weekend hours as operationally needed.
• Shifts are a minimum of 3 hours.

The Maintenance & Trades Lead leads a team of students to provide a safe and comfortable environment for guests, families, and residents, to live, study and play, while providing excellent customer service. Maintenance & Trades Leads assist the Maintenance and Trades Supervisors with the planning and execution of assignments to prepare University Housing buildings for occupancy.

• Promote a positive work environment by role modeling appropriate work behavior, strong work ethic, good decision making, critical thinking and a customer service
• Work collaboratively with area Maintenance and Trades Supervisors to inspect work
• Be professional and helpful at all times, communicate clearly and accurately, report building maintenance issues, follow-up with customers as needed.
• Inspect rooms for damaged or broken furniture
• Inventory life safety equipment (ex: exit devices, egress signage, fire extinguishers, etc)
• Inventory hand tools required for daily work
• Coordinate the work of other student staff
• Complete work overhead using ladders (ex: changing lightbulbs, replacing ceiling tiles)
• Other duties as assigned
• Summer specific duties include:
  • Make priority repairs in buildings occupied by short-term stay summer conference guests.
  • Complete work that reuires buildings and apartments to be unoccupied includeing vent cleaning, filter replacements, smoke detector battery replacements, and fixture updates
  • Oversee, install, and train other staff on window unit air conditioners, including annual cleaning and maintenance

• Must be able to regularly lift objects weighing approximately 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, and squat to perform work.
• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license which meets UW Risk Management standards is preferred.
• Familiarity with University Housing operation preferred.
• Previous maintenance or trades experience 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
• Deadline to apply is Sunday, February 9, 2025 11:55pm

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