Student Assistant - Office Moving and Facilities Support, Center for Space Research
The University of Texas at AustinAbout the role
Job Posting Title:
Student Assistant - Office Moving and Facilities Support, Center for Space Research----
Hiring Department:
Center for Space Research----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
20----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA----
Earliest Start Date:
Aug 17, 2026----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026----
Location:
PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
The Center for Space Research is seeking a reliable and motivated worker to assist with office clean-out and facilities support. We are located off campus at the West Pickle Research Center.
Purpose
To assist the center with office clean-out and facilities support.
Responsibilities
Clean out offices, workrooms, and storage spaces
Sort, box, and move files and records (including moving filing cabinets as directed)
Move and rearrange office furniture and equipment
Assist with basic office organization and set-up
Help prepare surplus items for pickup/disposal according to unit procedures
Perform light cleaning tasks associated with moves (wiping surfaces, clearing debris)
Other duties as assigned to support office moves and facilities projects
Required Qualifications
Ability to lift, carry, and move items up to 75 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
Dependable, punctual, and able to follow instructions with minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail and willingness to perform physical work
Professional and respectful when working in occupied office areas
Prior experience with moving, facilities work, or similar tasks is helpful but not required.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move frequently during the shift
Comfortable working in storage areas and around boxed materials/furniture
Salary Range
$16/hr
Working Conditions
Heavy lifting
Frequent climbing of stairs
Working in storage areas and around boxed materials/furniture
Normal office environment
Required Materials
Resume
List of available work schedule - must be available 2-3 days a week, minimum 6hrs/day
2 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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