Facilities Move Assistant: Office Moves & Setup

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin, Center for Space Research, is seeking a reliable Student Assistant to support office moving and facilities tasks at the Pickle Research Campus. This on-site role will help with clean-out, packing, lifting, and basic organization, with a 20-hour weekly schedule and a start date of August 17, 2026.

Candidates should be dependable, able to lift up to 75 lbs, and comfortable working around storage areas and occupied offices.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, carry, and move items up to 75 lbs with or without 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 moving or facilities experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and move frequently during the shift.
• Comfortable in storage areas around boxed materials and furniture.

Responsibilities

• Clean out offices, workrooms, and storage spaces.
• Sort, box, and move files and records (including moving filing cabinets).
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned to support office moves and facilities projects.

Skills

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Dependable

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Moving/facilities experience helpful

Stamina and mobility

Comfortable around storage areas

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin, Center for Space Research, is seeking a reliable Student Assistant to support office moving and facilities tasks at the Pickle Research Campus. This on-site role will help with clean-out, packing, lifting, and basic organization, with a 20-hour weekly schedule and a start date of August 17, 2026.

Candidates should be dependable, able to lift up to 75 lbs, and comfortable working around storage areas and occupied offices.