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 is seeking an experienced and skilled Commercial Painter for preparing surfaces, applying various finishes to patient and non-patient areas and campus buildings, and ensuring a high-quality, durable paint job; attention to detail skills. Prefer one (1) year work experience as a painter in a commercial, academic institution, or hospital/healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in the following:

• Surface Preparation – cleaning, repairing, and preparing surfaces for painting, sanding, filling cracks, and removing old paint.
• Multiple Painting Techniques – applying various painting techniques, including brushing, rolling, and spraying, to different surface types such as walls, ceilings, and exteriors.
• Quality Control – inspect completed work for quality, performing touch-ups, and ensuring a professional finish.
• Material Handling – Mixing and matching paints and finishes according to project specifications, protecting surrounding areas, and maintaining and cleaning paint equipment.
• Project Management – collaborating with team members, adhering to safety regulations, and accommodating client needs by working during non-business hours or weekends when needed.
• Communication Skills – Understanding instructions, discussing job specifications, and coordinating with the team members.

This position works under direct supervision to perform skilled work in painting.

Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations when needed.

Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM; may require overtime on rare occasion.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or vocational school, or equivalent.

Preferred

• Experience
  <1 year Six months experience as a painter in a commercial, institution or healthcare setting

***INCLUDE UPDATED RESUME AND TRADE LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***

JOB DUTIES

• 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.
• 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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
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.