Residential Carpenter

This is a union position with a starting salary at union scale.

Benefits

• Union-provided insurance after 500 hours of work, including:
  • Medical, prescriptions, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short-term disability and life insurance
  • Coverage for the entire family at no cost to the employee
  • Low deductibles and low copays
• Retirement benefits provided through the union
• Vacation time paid in full at the start of the year

Requirements

• 4 or more years of experience in construction
• Ability to work independently and stay on schedule
• Ability to carry, lift, or hold building materials weighing 5 to 75 pounds
• Ability to climb and work on ladders
• Flexibility with work locations and commuting
• Demonstrated ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to take direct, constructive feedback in a hardworking environment
• Demonstrated consistent attendance and strong performance in previous positions
• Personal tools required (larger tools such as saws are provided on the job)
• Ability to pass a background check
• Experience using hand tools and power tools
• Physically conditioned for challenging manual labor
• Willingness to work hard, take feedback, learn from others, and show up every day

Responsibilities

• Carrying and placing lumber, plywood, windows, doors, and tools to prepare for building
• Positioning floor joists and trusses
• Constructing and raising framed exterior and interior walls
• Installing windows and doors
• Attaching plywood roofing
• Providing training support to less experienced employees
• Taking direction from the job foreman to stay on schedule and meet customer expectations

Schedule

• Monday to Friday during the day
• Schedule may vary based on weather and project timelines
• Flexibility in both schedule and commute is key

About the Company

Builder’s Bloc is a locally owned, St. Louis-based, union company founded in 1946. Many employees have 20+ year careers with the company due to dependability, benefits, and consistent growth. Work is based in or around the greater St. Louis metro area plus other locations in Missouri and Illinois. Work locations can vary as projects are completed and new projects begin, with consideration given to the employee’s place of residence.

Employee Testimonials

• “Even during a downturn in the economy, the company always kept me working. Never had a lack of work.”
• “I’ve never had to worry about pay. I’ve never had to worry about work.”
• “You have to build up endurance. Move the lumber, wrap the Tyvek. The sooner you get that done, the sooner you can move on to the job you like. It is a very rewarding job because you can see what you have done.”
• “Commercial work is more impersonal. I would rather build a house. It feels like it makes more of a difference for people. There are steady hours and plenty of work.”
• “Employees here gain value by showing up and doing good work. Establish yourself and you have a strong future.”