What are the responsibilities and job description for the Journeyman-level Framing Carpenter position at Agape Construction Co. Inc.?
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
Salary : $24 - $33
