Student Painter at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36108

Working Title:
Student Painter

Position Summary:
**WEARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OFWORK STUDY AWARD**
Under the leadership of the Executive Director of ResidenceLife and Student Housing, the Associate Director, the Manager of Facilities Operations, and thesupervision of the RLSH Painter, the Student Painter plays an integral role inthe daily operations of the residential facilities and in the quality of theon-campus experience within the University residence halls. RLSH operatesyear-round and serves a variety of campus and community populations.

UNM Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH) endeavors tofoster inclusive, community-based living environments, consciously designed forour residents' personal growth and academic success, in well-maintainedfacilities.

RLSH is seeking a highly motivated individual to join ourteam as a Student Painter to work in a dynamic, student-oriented, andacademically focused residential environment. RLSH is a comprehensive departmentthat manages all aspects of the housing experience, serving 2500 residentsacross 9 residential buildings.

The term for the summer position begins May 18, 2026, and endson or around August 16, 2026.

This position is subject to background check. Please notethat the exact start date will be determined once the pre-employment backgroundcheck has cleared.

Student Paint staff may qualify for a discounted or free RLSHsummer room assignment based on meeting a work hours minimum requirement.

To be eligible for student employment, students must beenrolled for fall 2026 classes or summer 2026 classes. If enrolled for fall andnot enrolled for summer, students may work up to 40 hours per week. Studentstaking a summer course can work only up to 28 hours per week (for domesticstudents) or up to 20 hours per week (for international students) during theirenrollment.

Duties and responsibilities of this position include, butare not limited to, the following:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Applies paints, sealers, and solvents to exterior and interior building surfaces such as plaster, sheetrock, concrete, and wood.
• Operates equipment such as airless spray equipment, scaffolding, and motorized lifts.
• Performs surface preparation, including application of putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks.
• Prepares surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and pressure washing.
• May apply exterior caulking to building joints and seams under direct supervision.
• May move furniture and other items including locating and relocating desks, bedframes, bed springs, mattresses, chairs, tables, common area furniture, and other related RLSH inventory/items.
• Arranges and sets up furniture and related items.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Be eligible for student employment.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort Required:

• Work involves exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, and/or loud noises.
• Physical activity required. Requires handling an average weight of 50 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four hours per day.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards of physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
RLSH Facilities Maintenance (215E2)

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
12.00 Hourly

For Best Consideration Date:
3/31/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach the following: 1. Resume2. Course schedule for Fall 2026 semester.