Journeyman-level Framing Carpenter

About the role

Agape Construction Company is seeking RESIDENTIAL JOURNEYMAN-LEVEL FRAMING CARPENTERS with 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! 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
• 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

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

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Salary: $30 - $38 per hour based on experience

Schedule

• Steady 40 hours per week
• Weekends off - great work / life balance