Plasterer

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Plasterer position at the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) Finishing Shop at University of Wisconsin–Madison maintains safety and appearance of facilities, performing plastering on walls and ceilings, renovation, and maintenance across campus, collaborating with multiple trade groups.

Reading blueprints, applying and removing plaster, and ensuring safe, operable institutional facilities are core duties.

Qualifications

• Completion of a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Workforce Development as a Plasterer OR 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working in institutional settings.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled plastering work according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes.
• Reviews finished projects with client/customer. Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations.
• Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations.
• May supervise assistants during project work as needed.
• Interprets blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to 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.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Customer communication

Verbal and written communication

Institutional experience

Education

Journeyman Card or 3 years of equivalent work experience

Job description

Job Profile

Plasterer

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Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Summary

About the Position: The Plasterer position within the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) Finishing Shop plays a critical role in maintaining the operational integrity, safety, appearance, and historic preservation of UW-Madison's facilities. Working in partnership with multiple trade groups, this role will complete projects and work requests across campus that create a safe and welcoming space. Key responsibilities include applying, removing, and repairing plaster on walls and ceilings to complete established projects, ensuring safe and operable institutional facilities. The successful candidate will be involved in all types of work including renovation, maintenance, and preventative maintenance. 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.

Work Schedule

Ongoing/Renewable

Full-Time: 100% FTE

Monday-Friday; 7:00 am - 3:30pm

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

Key Job Responsibilities

• Performs skilled plastering work according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes
• Reviews finished projects with client/customer. Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations
• Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations
• May supervise assistants during project work as needed
• Interprets blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to 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

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

• $43.98 hourly minimum
• $43.98/hr; 180 hours of leave
• $44.68/hr; 140 hours of leave
• $45.38/hr; 100 hours of leave

• 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

• Completion of a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Workforce Development as a Plasterer OR 3+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in teams
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers
• Effective verbal and written digital communication (email, phone, and text)
• Experience working in institutional settings

Education

Journeyman Card or 3 years of equivalent work experience

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).