Student Studio Lab Technician — Craft Shop & Safety

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

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.