Carpenter

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a skilled Carpenter to join the Facilities team on the Dallas Campus. A high school diploma or vocational training, a Texas driver’s license, and at least three years of skilled carpentry experience in commercial, institutional, or healthcare settings are required.

The candidate should have strong knowledge of door hardware, proficiency with power tools, and experience in framing, finishing, repairs, and installations, while maintaining high craftsmanship and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or vocational training or equivalent.
• 3 years skilled or journeyman level experience as a carpenter in a commercial, institutional, or healthcare setting
• Knowledge of door hardware and proficiency with large power tools such as table saw, circular saw, router, and miter saw.

Responsibilities

• Performs general carpentry work involved in alteration, construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings or parts of buildings.
• Removes and replaces hardware; installs or replaces linoleum, floor tile, ceiling tile, or window glass.
• Maintains tools and carries out preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assists in time and material record-keeping for each job.
• May supervise trainees or maintenance workers.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Door hardware

Power tools

Framing

Finishing

Repairs

Installations

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Lifting 40 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or vocational training

Tools

Table saw

Circular saw

Router

Miter saw

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

JOB SUMMARY

UT Southwestern is seeking a skilled and experienced Carpenter to join our Facilities team. Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma, GED, or vocational training, a valid Texas driver's license, and at least three years of skilled or journeyman-level carpentry experience in a commercial, institutional, or healthcare setting. This role works under minimal supervision to provide general level skills in performance of carpentry work.

We are looking for someone with strong knowledge of door hardware, proficiency in using power tools, experience with framing, finishing, repairs, and installations, and the ability to work with a variety of building materials while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Candidates should also have basic computer skills, effective communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Preferred qualifications include union-sponsored training, construction-related certifications, and carpentry experience in hospitals, universities, or large-scale healthcare systems. If you take pride in quality craftsmanship and are committed to maintaining safe, functional facilities, we encourage you to apply and become part of the UTSW team.

Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.

Shift Requirement: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  • High School Diploma or vocational school or equivalent.

• Experience
  • 3 years skilled or journeyman level experience as a carpenter in a commercial, institution or healthcare setting
  • Knowledge of door hardware, proficiency in the use of large power tools (ex: table saw, circular saw, router, miter saw, etc.).

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications
  • Journeyman Carpenter License

JOB DUTIES

• Performs variety of general carpentry work involved in alteration, construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings or parts of buildings such as floors, walls, stairways, doors, windows, partitions, bookcases, etc.
• Removes and replaces hardware. Installs or replaces linoleum, asphalt floor tile or ceiling tile, or window glass.
• Cleans, sharpens, and repairs saws, hand and power tools and equipment, oiling machines and performing preventative maintenance work.
• Assists in determining and maintains time and material records for each job.
• May supervise crafts trade trainees and/or maintenance workers.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.