Student Asset Inspector

Department Overview

Fire & Life Safety Team, with the Department of Environment, Health & Safety, is comprised of a small team of fire protection professionals. Fire & Life Safety works to educate campus. This is done in a variety of ways including: annual fire alarm evacuation drills, building specific evacuation route maps, and hands‑on fire extinguisher training. We also work behind the scenes to keep UW safe through inspections of buildings and safety equipment.

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March 2026

Not Remote

Minimum: 10

During business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:45 am– 4:00 pm). Typically 10‑20 hours weekly; will vary depending on student's availability.

Minimum: $15.00

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• Able to consistently work at least 10 hours per week throughout the school year
• Ability to obtain authorization to drive state vehicles is preferred but not required

• Willing to ask questions when unsure (effective communicator)
• Ability to work independently
• Detail oriented, quality oriented, and efficient

Seeking detail‑oriented students to perform inspections on multiple types of safety equipment across the UW‑Madison campus. Candidates will receive on‑the‑job training to perform this work. Data entry and other computer work may be done on occasion. Must be an effective communicator, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently.

Ability to work on‑site. Standing/walking up to the whole shift. Occasional use of computer/mouse/keyboard. Ability to hold & operate hand tools and a drill (will be trained on how to use, if needed)

UW‑Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

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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.

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