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About the Position:

Be part of the team that keeps campus running- your work plays a critical role in maintaining the spaces that allow this university to thrive and supports UW–Madison’s mission every day at the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M)!

The Painter position within the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) Finishing Shop will provide a full range of journeyperson painting applications across a diverse set of facilities, including renovation and maintenance work. This position will be a vital part of a large team of trades workers at UW-Madison, providing excellent customer service and creating a safe and enjoyable campus for students, staff, faculty, and guests.

Ongoing/Renewable

Full-Time: 100% FTE

Monday-Friday: 7:00am – 3:30pm

Occasional nights, weekends and holidays may be required for this position.  Work is performed onsite.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare wall surfaces to remove/install various types of wall coverings

• Reviews finished projects with client/customer. Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations

• Prepares and levels dry wall

• Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations

• Responsible for lead abatement activity to include the disposal of lead based materials according to federal and state regulations

• Interprets blueprints and drawings to assess and determine specifications and calculate the materials and equipment required. Discusses project plan with customer/client

• Gathers materials, prepares work area, and maintains equipment and supplies needed for jobs

• Completes skilled painting work, color matching, and mixing according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes

• Apply paint using various types of spray equipment, including maintenance of equipment to ensure proper operation

Department:

Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Physical Plant - Finishing Shop

About the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M): 

The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities. We are responsible for everything from the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers that beautify the grounds.

Find out more about our Division: https://inside.fpm.wisc.edu/about-fpm/

Compensation:

Minimum $40.44 Hourly Rate

Crafts Workers may elect an increased vacation allocation with a corresponding reduction to the prevailing rate

• 100 hour leave rate: $41.75
• 140 hour leave rate: $41.08
• 180 hour leave rate: $40.44

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Required Qualifications:

• Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship or verifiable 6,240 hours of related experience
• Ability to work in (small/large) teams
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers
• Effective verbal and written digital communication (email, phone, and text)
• Ability to work independently
• Drivers License Required - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards 

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Painting & Decorating Apprenticeship or verifiable 6,240 hours of related experience

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process.

You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

-Resume 

-Cover Letter

Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. 

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations.  The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and then every two years. 

Contact Information:

Maddie Amundson, 608-890-4583, [email protected]

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. 
 
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). 
 
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