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. UT Southwestern is honored to be a veteran-friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission.

Ranked as the #1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth for the sixth consecutive year, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at UT Southwestern. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.

All full-time employees will have a robust benefits package including employer paid medical insurance. Children and family medical insurance plans are available at a cost to the employee.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/.

UT Southwestern is in search of a skilled and experienced Senior Carpenter for their Carpentry department. Works under minimal supervision to provide advanced journeyman level skills in performance of carpentry work.

Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UT Southwestern campuses when necessary.

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

• Requires graduation from high school, GED, or vocational school.
• Requires five (5) years skilled or journeyman level work experience as a carpenter in a commercial, institution, or healthcare setting; knowledge of door hardware, proficiency in the use of large power tools (ex: table saw, circular saw, router, miter saw, etc.).
• Mechanically inclined; measure, cut and installation with accuracy.
• An active State of Texas driver license.

• Journeyman Carpenter License or Training Verification Card.
• Active holder of OSHA Safety and Forklift Operator certifications.
• Commercial door installation and adjustment experience.
• Cabinet installation experience.
• Commercial ceiling installation experience.
• Read and understand building plans.
• Proficient with large cabinet shop equipment.

Please Note: Attach the following prior to submitting your application:

1. An updated resume with all relevant work experience, education, vocational training, certifications, and/or licenses.
2. A copy of training diplomas or certificates.
3. A copy of trade licenses.

• Work requires mechanically inclined skills.
• Work requires building construction experience.
• Work requires basic computer skills (email, etc.)
• Work requires the ability to read and write English clearly.
• Work requires the ability to measure, cut, and install drywall with accuracy.
• Work requires the ability to use hand and power tools such as planers, saws, jointers, drills, blueprints, and other tools common to carpentry trade.
• Work requires proficiency in all phases of work performed.
• Work requires alertness and careful attention to avoid serious injury to self and others.
• Work requires walking, bending, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., pulling/pushing equipment up to 50 lbs.

• Performs carpentry work involved in areas of construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of building structures, components, and systems.
• Designs and builds tables, doors, shelves, bookcases, and a wide variety of specialized fabrications.
• Build metal studs, sheet rock walls, install metal door jambs, window frames, ceilings and various articles constructed of wood and/or metal.
• Acts as a Lead to employees and addresses peers and directs workflow in the supervisor's absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The following is the acronym, "PACT", and is fundamental to all non-clinical positions at UT Southwestern Medical Center:

• P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.
• A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit the ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner.
• C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.
• T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

• Work is performed primarily in the laboratory, general office, or outside area.
• Working conditions occasionally involve exposure to one or more disagreeable elements, such as dust, dirt, lifting, and carrying ladders and heavy toolboxes, etc.
• Working conditions also involve the need to work frequently in confined spaces.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimum require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code *51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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.