Job Description:
Agape Construction Company is seeking RESIDENTIAL JOURNEYMAN-LEVEL FRAMING CARPENTERS with a 5+ 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 the lead carpenter, the journeyman-level carpenter will be the second on the framing crew of our residential remodel and addition projects.
Responsibilities:
Assist the lead carpenter with the demolition and framing of residential remodel projects; jo tasks include but are 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
- Step in as lead in the lead's absence
Position Requirements:- Minimum of 3-5 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: $30 - $38 per hour based on experience
Benefits:- Steady 40 hours per week
- Excellent Health, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability insurance, Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays
- Simple IRA with company match
- Mileage and phone reimbursement
- Weekends off - great work / life balance
