Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

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!

• 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

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.

• 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, oils machines and performs preventative maintenance work.
• Assists in determining and maintains time and material records for each job.
• May supervise craft trade trainees and/or maintenance workers.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Skills: Knowledge of door hardware; proficiency in using large power tools (e.g., table saw, circular saw, router, miter saw). Basic computer skills; effective communication; ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Preferred qualifications: Journeyman Carpenter License; union‑sponsored training; construction‑related certifications; carpentry experience in hospitals, universities, or large‑scale healthcare systems.

Location:

Dallas Campus; may assist other UTSW locations as needed.
Shift: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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.