Carpenter

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

30d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or vocational training
• Valid Texas driver's license
• At least three years of skilled or journeyman-level carpentry experience in a commercial, institutional, or healthcare setting
• Strong knowledge of door hardware
• Proficiency in using power tools (e.g., table saw, circular saw, router, miter saw)
• Experience with framing, finishing, repairs, and installations
• Ability to work with a variety of building materials
• High level of craftsmanship and attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Union-sponsored training
• Construction-related certifications
• Carpentry experience in hospitals, universities, or large-scale healthcare systems
• Journeyman Carpenter License

Responsibilities

• Performs a 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED