University Housing Summer Mover / Carpet Crew
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT - UNIVERSITY HOUSING
MOVER / CARPET CREW POSITION
University Housing is hiring students to join our Facilities team for Summer 2026! To apply and view additional information, please visit our external summer application form: https://forms.office.com/r/naLwhNBjiM. Interviews will be taking place virtually on February 25 and 26, 2026, via Microsoft Teams. To sign up for an interview, you must first submit an application. This is not a walk-up / drop-in event. Please follow the link to submit an application.
Summer Hiring Minimum Qualifications for All University Housing Student Employment Positions:
- You will not be graduating in Spring 2026 or Summer 2026 - must be enrolled for Fall 2026
- Satisfactory completion of University Criminal Background Check and University Housing & Campus Student & Guest Behavior Check.
- Completion of paperwork with UWM Human Resources.
- Students hired to work for University Housing Facilities during Summer 2026 will be expected to work 40 hours per week.
Responsible for supporting University Housing facilities operations through carpet installation and removal, furniture relocation, and floor preparation. Perform hands-on maintenance tasks using a variety of hand tools while adhering to safety procedures and maintaining a clean, efficient work environment. Collaborate closely with full-time Facilities staff and supervisors on daily tasks and special projects. Demonstrate strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
CARPET / MOVER CREW POSITION EXPECTATIONS
- Be on good behavioral standing with University Housing.
- Demonstrate qualities of leadership, responsibility, and maturity. Previous work experience with maintenance procedures preferred.
- Must have strong customer service skills, strong attention to detail, ability to follow directions, and be able to complete work assignments as a team member as well as work independently.
- Willingness to accept new responsibilities and challenges while learning in the position.
- Work collaboratively with the full-time Facilities staff and direct supervisor(s).
- Remain sensitive to others and maintain a genuine interest in working for students’ best interests.
- Maintain a positive attitude towards students, staff, and University Housing.
- Act as a role model for students and staff by demonstrating qualities of leadership, responsibility, and maturity.
CARPET / MOVER CREW JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Transport carpets and supplies to needed areas
- Remove and replace furniture from lounge or suite
- Remove and install carpet
- Clean and prepare floor for new carpet with use of utility knives, putty knives, scrapers, vacuums, and other various hand tools
- Follow safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment
- Assist with special projects as assigned
- Move furniture and supplies as needed
PANTHER EDGE COMPETENCIES
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Professionalism
Team members must work together to accomplish furniture moving and replacing carpet. They are all jobs that require more than 1 person. This requires and helps develop strong communication and collaboration skills.
Staff members work with the student population within the residence halls. They have to act professionally when interacting with the housing population.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to safely operate power tools, hand tools, and various types of knives. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to handle constant bending twisting and kneeling and be able to climb up and down ladders, stairs, and scaffolding. Must be able to handle a work environment that includes dust, fumes, commercial cleaning products, adhesives, and latex products.
The estimated start date for this position is May 16 2026. Students hired for this position will be expected to report to work on the start date. If hired, the following days in May are mandatory work days and cannot be skipped / missed: 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31. The end date of the position is estimated to be August 29, 2026.
- If a student has completed finals early, then they can begin working early during finals week (May 15-16 and 18-22, 2026).
- Online Training: All Summer Facilities new hires are required to complete online training. If you hired for a Summer Facilities position, you will receive more information at a later date on the online training expectations / requirements.
Students will also be expected to work 40 hours per week during their summer employment. If students would like to take off any days of work (for example, for a family vacation) this must be discussed with their supervisor in advance. If students are taking summer classes, they must inform their supervisor and their work hours will be scheduled around those classes.