Maintenance Foreman, Carpentry Shop

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

58d • Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern is actively seeking a skilled Maintenance Foreman to lead our Carpentry Shop. We are looking for someone with a minimum of three (3) years journeyman level experience in multiple skilled trades (such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) preferably in healthcare/hospital environments, proven leadership and mentorship experience, a comprehensive background in commercial carpentry, and a deep commitment to maintaining institutional safety standards. As Maintenance Foreman of Carpentry Shop, you will supervise a team of carpenters, manage work orders, and oversee the repair, maintenance, and structural modifications including drywall finishing of facility interiors. Works under general supervision to supervise work crew responsible for maintaining buildings and grounds for UT Southwestern Medical Center. Responsible for directing work of crew while personally performing work as member of crew in one of following areas: Preventative Maintenance or Mechanical Services. Work Location: Dallas Campus; may or may not require travel to and from other UTSW locations. Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; overtime as approved by senior leader.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years journeyman level experience in multiple skilled trades (such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) preferably in healthcare/hospital environments.
• Proven leadership and mentorship experience.
• Comprehensive background in commercial carpentry.
• Deep commitment to maintaining institutional safety standards.
• High School Diploma, vocational school, or GED.
• 3 years skilled or journeyman level experience in assigned area.
• Must possess valid State of Texas Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a supervisory or lead role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of carpenters.
• Manage work orders.
• Oversee the repair, maintenance, and structural modifications including drywall finishing of facility interiors.
• Direct work of crew while personally performing work as member of crew in one of following areas: Preventative Maintenance or Mechanical Services.
• Assists assigned crew members in resolving work related problems and questions.
• Confers with personnel, such as management, engineering, quality control, customers, and co-workers to coordinate work activities and resolve problems.
• Examines objects, system, or facilities such as HVAC or utility systems and analyzes information, to determine installation, service, or repair needed.
• Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as employment, performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
• Requisitions materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts for work activities.
• Trains workers in methods, procedures, and use of equipment and work aids, such as drawings, hand tools, and test equipment.
• Ensures quality and quantity of work performed by assigned crew is appropriate.
• Ensures client is satisfied with work.
• Performs work of crew members, when necessary.
• Assumes duties of supervisor in his/her absence according to supervisor's instructions.
• Performs other 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