UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

Facilities Management

Student Employment

 

Facilities Management hires a number of positions throughout the academic year and summer. The descriptions of the positions are listed below. All Facilities Mangagement applications are processed through the university's Handshake system. Please use the link to the right to get to the Handshake login page. For example, once you are logged in, search for "FM-Student Custodian" and follow the steps to complete the application.

 

Custodial Services

The Facilities Management student custodian position is an undergraduate student employee working in the academic buildings to assist permanent staff in providing basic custodial duties including the cleaning of restrooms, classrooms, and public areas. Fifty to 60 students are hired each semester as student custodians. The work schedule for this position varies. Some shifts are early mornings including 6:15-7:45 a.m., 6:15-8:30 a.m., or 6:15-8:45 a.m., and evenings 7:30-10 p.m.

 

Auto Shop

The student auto shop assistant is an undergraduate who provides assistance to the auto shop operations at Facilities Management. The work includes, but is not limited to, washing and cleaning university vehicles; checking fluids and filling with gas; cleaning the auto shop and assisting the mechanic as needed. A valid driver's license and ability to obtain state vehicle driving approval are required. 

 

Grounds Maintenance

The Facilities Management student grounds assistant is an undergraduate working to assist permanent staff in providing grounds care across campus. The work includes, but is not limited to, planting, weeding, watering, mowing, cleaning equipment, snow removal, litter pick up and miscellaneous assigned duties. A valid driver's license and ability to obtain state vehicle driving approval are required. 

Inventory Control and Storeroom

The Facilities Management student assistant for inventory/stores is an undergraduate working and assisting in the parts storeroom and receiving area as needed. The student must have ability to problem solve, pay close attention to detail, and provide excellent customer service. Forklift certification is offered. Work time availability is Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Office

The Facilities Management student office assistant is an undergraduate who provides office support to the professional staff. The work includes, but is not limited to, answering phone, data entry, typing, photo copying and special projects as assigned. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.  

Shipping/Receiving/Postal

The Facilities Management student assistant for postal/stores is an undergraduate working and assisting in the Postal Services and receiving area as needed. Must have ability to problem solve, have knowledge of campus buildings, and provide excellent customer service. Forklift certification is offered. Valid driver's license is required. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

 

Applications

Academic Year Positions:
General Application

Custodial Positions:
Handshake

Summer Positions:
Summer Application


 
 

 

Grounds Student

 Student Painter

Stores Postal Student 

Contact Us

Facilities Management
facilities@uwrf.edu
715-425-3827
Hours:
M-F 7a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
102 Facilities Management

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