Student Painter

University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

34d • $12 • Onsite

About The Position

WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION FROM ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF WORK STUDY AWARD
Under the leadership of the Executive Director of Residence Life and Student Housing, the Associate Director, the Manager of Facilities Operations, and the supervision of the RLSH Painter, the Student Painter plays an integral role in the daily operations of the residential facilities and in the quality of the on-campus experience within the University residence halls. RLSH operates year-round and serves a variety of campus and community populations.
UNM Residence Life and Student Housing (RLSH) endeavors to foster inclusive, community-based living environments, consciously designed for our residents' personal growth and academic success, in well-maintained facilities.
RLSH is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Student Painter to work in a dynamic, student-oriented, and academically focused residential environment. RLSH is a comprehensive department that manages all aspects of the housing experience, serving 2500 residents across 9 residential buildings.
The term for the summer position begins May 18, 2026, and ends on or around August 16, 2026.
This position is subject to background check. Please note that the exact start date will be determined once the pre-employment background check has cleared.
Student Paint staff may qualify for a discounted or free RLSH summer room assignment based on meeting a work hours minimum requirement.
To be eligible for student employment, students must be enrolled for fall 2026 classes or summer 2026 classes. If enrolled for fall and not enrolled for summer, students may work up to 40 hours per week. Students taking a summer course can work only up to 28 hours per week (for domestic students) or up to 20 hours per week (for international students) during their enrollment.

Requirements

• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
• Pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Be eligible for student employment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed