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Agape Construction

Journeyman-level Framing Carpenter - SIGN ON BONUS!

Agape Construction, Kirkwood, Missouri, United States

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Agape Construction Company is seeking

RESIDENTIAL JOURNEYMAN-LEVEL FRAMING CARPENTERS

with a 5+ years of wood-framing experience. We are offering a

SIGN-ON BONUS of $500 payable after 6 months of successful employment.

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:

$28 - $35 per hour based on experience

Benefits

:

Steady 40 hours per week

Excellent Health, Dental, Vision, 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