Mattox/Annex Lab Technician

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico seeks a Mattox/Annex Lab Technician in the Art department. This student employment role pays 17.00 hourly and requires weekend availability. Duties include safe operation, shop maintenance, and assisting with equipment care in a studio environment.

Enrollment in a UNM degree program (half-time) and work-study eligibility are needed, with emphasis on safe practices across metal, wood, ceramics, and fabrication studios.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM and enrolled at least half-time (6 hours).
• Work-study approved if applicable and must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Available to work weekends.
• Current or past sculpture, ceramics, print making, or A&E grad student.
• Experience in metal, wood, ceramics, print making, or fabrication shops.
• Strong understanding of safe practices across multiple studio types.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe practices are followed by all users.
• Perform shop maintenance tasks (dumps, cleaning, sweeping, refilling supplies, painting, turnovers).
• Assist Lab manager with equipment maintenance.
• Handle other shop-related tasks as assigned by lab manager.

Skills

Safe practices

Shop maintenance

Equipment maintenance

Weekend availability

Work-study approved

Fabrication experience

Studio multi-type safety

Education

UNM degree-seeking student

Half-time enrollment (6 hours)

Work-study eligible

Job description

Student Advanced Level

Requisition ID: req37500

Working Title: Mattox/Annex Lab Technician

Pay: 17.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Art Art History Gen Admin (595B)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Work-Study

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required

For Best Consideration Date: 8/7/2026

The Mattox / Annex studio tech responsibilities are as follows;

• While working ensuring safe practices are being followed by all users
• Perform shop maintenance tasks such as emptying sawdust bins, cleaning sinks, vacuuming shops, sweeping, refilling paper towel dispensers and other tasks as needed, painting, assisting with studio turn overs.
• Assisting Lab manager with equipment maintenance.
• Other shop related tasks as assigned by lab manager

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

• Available to work weekends
• Work study approved
• Are a current or past sculpture, ceramics, print making, A&E Grad student
• Have experience working in a metal, wood, ceramics, print making or fabrication shops
• Possess a strong understanding of safe practices working in multiple studio types and with divers equipment

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.