Student Assistant - Office Moving and Facilities Support, Center for Space Research

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: Immediately ---- 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 student 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 Must be currently enrolled as a student at UT Austin. 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 lift, carry, and move items up to 75 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move frequently during the shift Comfortable working in storage areas and around boxed materials/furniture Salary Range $15/hr Working Conditions Frequent climbing of stairs Working in storage areas and around boxed materials/furniture Normal office environment Required Materials Resume List of available work schedule 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. 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