Plasterer

Universities of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a Plasterer for the Division of Facilities Planning & Management. This role involves applying, removing, and repairing plaster on walls and ceilings across campus, ensuring safe, operable facilities and upholding historic preservation standards.

You will join a large team of trades workers dedicated to customer service and campus safety. Working full-time, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, Monday–Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Workforce Development OR 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Professional communication with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled plastering work according to established trade standards and codes.
• Reviews finished projects with client/customer; maintains records and reports.
• Cleans work area after completion of projects and maintains equipment.

Skills

Plastering

Independence

Teamwork

Customer communication

Education

Journeyman Card or 3 years' equivalent

Job description

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Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Plasterer

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.

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

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

• $43.98/hour; 180 hours of leave
• $44.68/hour; 140 hours of leave
• $45.38/hour; 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

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 appointments.

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 every four years.

Education:

Journeyman Card or 3 years of equivalent work experience

Contact Information:

Alexia Castelan-Tanner, [e-mail]

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 OpportunityEmployer.

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 backgroundsand 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). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.