University Housing - DCS Farm Assistant (Eagle Heights)

University Housing - DCS Farm Assistant (Eagle Heights)

Job No: 28708
Division/Organization: University Housing
Department: Dining & Culinary Services
Job Type: Local Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: 15 Slichter Hall - Human Resources 625 Babcock Dr. Madison , WI 53706 (on bus line)
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00 to $15.00
Job Categories: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Customer Service, Facilities and Landscaping

Department Overview:

Division of University Housing is committed to demonstrating our Core Values: Care in how we approach people in our work; Creativity in solving problems; Integrity in our interactions with staff and customers; Optimism, focusing on opportunities and positive outcomes; Respect for the differences, strengths, and potential in people; Stewardship of human, financial and natural resources; and Excellence in customer satisfaction and communication.

Anticipated Start Date

4/20/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

25 hours per week in summer

Schedule:

• Primary schedule below. Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand. Days of the week and start/end times may be subject to weather and needs of the operation as appropriate.
  • Summer (25 hours/week)
    • Monday-Friday, 7:30am-12:30pm
  • Academic Year (10 hours/week)
    • Flexible depending on academic availability

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $15.00 to $15.00

Number Of Positions

2

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The DCS Farm Assistants work under the direction of the DCS Farm Manager to plant, tend, and harvest the 1-acre farm plot at the Eagle Heights Community Garden, located in the Lakeshore Nature Preserve.

• Responsible for preparing soil, planting, trellising, and weeding.
• Complete tasks such as pest management, plant thinning, composting, mowing, and tool repair.
• Harvest and deliver produce to Dining & Culinary Services using a campus vehicle.
• Plant and maintain seedlings and greens in the Leopold greenhouse during fall and spring seasons.
• Work independently and in partnership with fellow farm assistants to complete daily farm tasks.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by members of Dining & Culinary Services

Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with seeds, plants, food, or working outside.
• Preferred completion of at least one year of study in the agricultural or environmental sciences.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs regularly.
• Ability to reach high or bend over.
• Ability to spend extended time standing, working outside in extreme hot or cold weather.
• A valid unrestricted driver's license which meets UW Risk Management standards is preferred.

Physical Demands

See Qualifications

Application Instructions:

• To apply, go to https://services.housing.wisc.edu/hrapp and submit your online application
• Deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 14, 2026 11:55pm

University Housing values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Contact:

Org: University Housing
Web: www.housing.wisc.edu/jobs/student/
Email: hr@housing.wisc.edu

Advertised: April 08, 2026 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time
Applications close: April 14, 2026 05:00 AM CST Central Standard Time

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