Senior Painter

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks an experienced Senior Painter to perform high-quality painting, surface preparation, and facility repairs across our healthcare environment. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of skilled/journeyman painting experience in commercial, institutional, or healthcare settings, with spray booth and cup gun knowledge and strong safety practices.

This full-time, day-shift role is based at the Dallas Campus and may involve travel to other UTSW locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years skilled/journeyman painting experience in commercial, institutional, or healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of spray booths, cup guns, painting techniques, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Determines and selects tools and materials for each job.
• Coordinates workflow with other painters.
• Paints surfaces and performs sheetrock, VCT, and carpet repairs as needed.
• Keeps time sheets, safety records, and work orders up to date.
• May act as Lead on assigned jobs.

Skills

Painting

Safety practices

Spray booth knowledge

Cup gun operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Paint brushes

Spray guns

Scaffolding

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
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 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!
  

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
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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 Medical Center is seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Painter to perform high-quality painting, surface preparation, and facility repairs throughout the healthcare environment. We are looking for someone with at least 5 years of skilled/journeyman-level painting experience in a commercial, institutional, or healthcare setting, along with strong knowledge of spray booth and cup gun experience, painting techniques, safety practices, and related repairs. Works under direct supervision to perform skilled work in painting.

Work Location: Dallas Campus; may or may not require travel to and from other UTSW locations.

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

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

Required
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Education
• High School Diploma , vocational school or equivalent

• Experience
• 5 years skilled or journeyman level experience as painter in a commercial, institution or healthcare setting.

Job Duties

• Determines and selects the types of tools and materials to be used in various assignments.
• Works with departments from the initiation and finalization of a job(s).
• Matches color of paints and stains for jobs.
• Keeps track of paperwork, time sheets, safety, meetings, and work orders.
• Paints and performs sheetrock repairs, VCT, and carpet repairs.
• Performs duties of supervisor in their absence.
• As needed, acts as a Lead on assigned jobs.
• Prepares surfaces for paint, using sandpaper, steel wool, wire brushes, or paint remover. Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with putt, plaster, or other filler.
• Selects premixed paint or matches paint to specified colors. Applies paints, varnishes, shellacs, enamels, or other finishes.
• Erects scaffolding when necessary, and spreads cloths over floor and furniture to protect from splattered paint. Removes splattered paint upon completion of job.
• Coordinates the workflow of other painters.
• Cleans and cares for brushes, rollers, and spray guns.
• Assists in determining and maintains time and material records for each job.
• May repair vinyl, ceramic, and carpet tiles.
• May install and repair vinyl cove base.
• Performs other 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.

Primary Location
Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations
5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job
Skilled Trade/Facilities Mgmt.

Organization
526003 - Carpenter:Paint:Cabinetry:Cust

Schedule
Full-time

Shift
Day Job

Employee Status
Regular

Job Type
Standard

Job Posting
Aug 10, 2026, 8:50:00 PM