Job Title: Carpenter (Framing)

Company: Lintel and Cornice Development and Construction, LLC

Location: St. Louis, MO (South City)

Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Compensation Range: $25 - $35 / hour

Apply with Resume, examples of past work, and references to info@lintelandcornice.com

 

About Us

Lintel and Cornice Development and Construction, LLC (“L+C”) is a mission-driven development and general contracting firm specializing in transformative historic rehabilitation projects in south St. Louis. L+C is committed to taking on the most challenging and impactful projects--the crumbling buildings that seemed all but destined for demolition--converting them into high-quality rehabs. 

 

About the Role

L+C seeks a skilled Carpenter to join its small but growing team and lead single family, multi-family, and mixed-use rehabilitation projects from interior demolition to drywall. L+C seeks a Carpenter that shows initiative, flexibility, attention to detail, and a passion for restoring some of South City’s roughest buildings.

 

Skills and Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a range of construction trades.

  • Proficiency in using standard carpentry tools and techniques.

  • Understanding of building code and standards of construction.

  • Ability to read basic construction drawings and measurements.

  • Strong attention to detail and quality

  • Possess a sense of urgency in meeting deadlines without compromising quality.

  • Reliability and willingness to work both independently and in a team environment.

  • Ability to troubleshoot on-site issues and provide creative solutions.

  • Desire to grow in the trade.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the framing stage of historic rehabilitation projects, including installation of floor joists, subflooring, demising walls, window framing, porch and fence construction, etc.

  • Lead related framing stage tasks including installation of doors, windows, insulation, firestopping, etc.

  • Assist finish carpenters with larger jobs, including cabinet and door installation and execution of punch list.

  • Assist Construction Manager with setting the project schedule.

  • Assist Construction Manager with ordering materials (measuring and scheduling).

  • Assist in unloading, staging, and organizing materials.

  • Follow directions from the Construction Manager and adapt to evolving site conditions.

  • Communicate issues, questions, and requests to Construction Manager and/or Owner

  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

  • Use hand and power tools with proper safety and care.

  • Wear required PPE and follow all site safety protocols.

  • Occasionally, interface with subcontractors and suppliers under supervision.

Requirements

  • Must supply basic set of hand and power tools

  • Ability to stand, walk, work with your hands, climb ladders, work on scaffolding, move 50 lbs independently for extended periods of time

  • Ability to work in heat and cold as necessary

  • Maintain reliable form of transportation and driver’s license

What We Offer

  • Health insurance stipend

  • 401(k)

  • Paid time off and 10 paid holidays

  • Year-round work

  • Small geographic radius of project sites

  • Opportunities for continuing education and training