Journeyman-level Framing Carpenter

Job Description

Agape Construction Company is seeking RESIDENTIAL JOURNEYMAN-LEVEL FRAMING CARPENTERS with a 3+ years of wood-framing experience.

Agape Construction is a family owned, well-established St. Louis Design and Build Company based in Kirkwood, MO with an A+ rating from the BBB. We specialize in large additions, garages, kitchens, baths, basements, outdoor spaces, etc. Come work for a company with integrity!

Job Summary:

Working under the supervision of a journeyman and/or lead carpenter, the apprentice carpenter will be training to get a better understanding of and improve his skills in the residential remodel trade by assisting with the demolition and framing of residential remodel projects.

Responsibilities:

Assist the journeyman and lead carpenter with the demolition and framing of residential remodel projects, job tasks including but not limited to:

Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, change orders and be able to do material take offs from them

Lay out walls

Lay out and installation of floor joists, stud framing and roof rafters

Door and window installation

Lay out and installation of stairs; calculate rough stringers to code

Install siding

Calculate rafters and use squares to create and install stick built roof framing

Build decks, porches and install exterior trim

Perform demolition

Perform lead testing and abatement if required

Position Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of residential wood framing experience, including remodels and additions

Basic knowledge of plumbing, electric and mechanical codes

In depth knowledge of blueprint reading and structural framing codes

Own basic personal carpentry tools

Be physically fit and able to perform demanding work on a consistent basis

Salary: $24 - $33 per hour based on experience

Benefits:

Steady 40 hours per week

Excellent Health, Dental, Short and Long Term Disability insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays

Simple IRA with company match

Mileage and phone reimbursement

Weekends off - great work / life balance

Full-time