Carpenter

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical

Paid time off

Retirement programs

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our Facilities team. The candidate must have a high school diploma, a valid Texas driver’s license, and at least three years of carpentry experience in a commercial, institutional, or healthcare setting.

Knowledge of door hardware, proficiency with power tools, and experience in framing, finishing, repairs, and installations are essential, along with strong craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or vocational school or equivalent.
• 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 (e.g., table saw, circular saw, router, miter saw).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Approves and maintains time and material records for each job.
• May supervise crafts trade trainees and/or maintenance workers.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Door hardware knowledge

Power tools proficiency

Framing

Finishing

Repairs

Installations

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Vocational Training

Journeyman Carpenter License

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.

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.

Work Location

Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.

Shift Requirement

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

***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE ON UPDATED RESUME WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***

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.