OFFICE SUPPORT
Office Support classifications most frequently used at UWSP are Academic Department Associate, Office Operations Associate, Operations Program Associate, Purchasing Associate, University Services Associate and University Services Program Associate.
The Office Support exam is usually given every month on a statewide basis at the regional testing centers. The register established from this exam will be used to fill vacancies in all entry level positions (Office Associate, University Services Associate 1); intermediate positions (Office Operations Associate, Purchasing Associate, University Services Associate 2 and, advanced positions (Academic Department Associate, Operations Program Associate, Program Assistant Advanced - Confidential, University Services Program Associate)
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST
Financial Specialist vacancies will be announced and interested applicants will need to complete special application & examination materials by the deadline date. Responses to the exam will be used to determine the eligibility for vacancies. Those most qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
LIBRARY SERVICES ASSISTANT
Civil Service exams for Library Services Assistant and Library Services Assistant-Senior classifications are scheduled several times a year on a statewide basis at the regional testing centers. Scheduled tests are announced in the WiscJobs Bulletin.
CUSTODIAL
UWSP continually accepts applications for Custodian positions. They may be full or part-time positions on 1st or 2nd shift and, may require weekend or holiday hours and occasional shift changes. No examination is given. Applications received by Personnel Services are submitted to Madison and are ranked by a computer generated random ranking process. Applicants are notified of their rank, which is good for approximately six months. A job announcement will be listed in the WiscJobs Bulletin and a new application must be submitted to continue eligibility after six months. To be eligible for Custodian vacancies, submit an Application for State Employment to Personnel Services, Room 133, Old Main Building.
Examinations for Custodian Lead and Custodial Services Supervisor are scheduled several times a year on a statewide basis at the regional testing centers. Scheduled exams are announced in the WiscJobs Bulletin.
MAINTENANCE, GROUNDS & SECURITY
Most often, in these categories, UWSP hires at the entry level, which is Power Plant Operator, Facilities Repair Worker, Facilities Maintenance Specialist, Groundskeeper or Security Officer 1.
Civil Service exams for these classifications are scheduled several times a year on a statewide basis at the regional testing centers. Scheduled tests are announced in the WiscJobs Bulletin.
BUILDING TRADES and CRAFTS
UWSP employs carpenters, electricians, painters and plumbers. These positions require a Civil Service exam and the appropriate, approved training and/or experience. These positions are announced in the WiscJobs Bulletin.
OTHER PERMANENT POSITIONS
Laboratory Preparation Technician, Electronics Technician, Mechanician, Nurse Clinician and Medical Technologist positions require a Civil Service exam and special skills acquired by training and/or previous experience. Vacancies are announced in the WiscJobs Bulletin.
Professional and paraprofessional positions are in specialized fields such as accounting, personnel, computer programming, or in supervisory positions (custodial supervisor, maintenance supervisor or clerical supervisor.) Vacancies in these positions are announced in the WiscJobs Bulletin.