Senior Painter

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Painter to perform high-quality painting, surface preparation, and facility repairs throughout the healthcare environment. At least 5 years of journeyman-level experience in commercial, institutional, or healthcare settings is required, with strong knowledge of spray booth and cup gun techniques and safety practices.

The role works on the Dallas Campus, with a typical shift from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday

Qualifications

• Requires at least 5 years of skilled/journeyman-level painting in commercial, institutional, or healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation, coatings, and finishing techniques.
• Experience with spray booth and cup gun applications; knowledge of safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Determine types of tools and materials to be used for each assignment.
• Coordinate with departments from initiation to finalization of jobs.
• Match color of paints and stains for jobs.
• Keep track of paperwork, time sheets, safety, meetings, and work orders.
• Paint and perform sheetrock repairs, VCT, and carpet repairs.
• Serve as supervisor in absence; act as Lead on assigned jobs as needed.
• Prepare surfaces for paint; fill holes and joints with fillers.
• Select and apply finishes; erect scaffolding when necessary.
• Protect floors and furniture; clean brushes and spray guns.
• Assist in maintaining time and material records for each job.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety practices

Team coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational training

Tools

Spray booth experience

Cup gun technique

Scaffolding setup

Sheetrock repairs

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
• 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***

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• 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.