CARPENTER | Nania Construction

HIRING GREAT CARPENTERS NOW!

Nania Construction is a full-service General Contractor located in the St. Louis, Missouri metro area completing a wide variety of Commercial, Residential, and Public Works Construction projects and we are looking to expand our field teams with 3-4 excellent Carpenters.

Are you a self-driven, organized, team-oriented person who loves to solve problems and build things?
Are your excellent carpentry or leadership skills unappreciated by your current or past employers?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment where no two days are the same and have a track record of getting great results while facing unique challenges?
Do you have between 3 and 10 years experience in real construction work and are you eager to expand your skills and build those skills and experience into a Career?
Would you like to be a part of a team that values the unique abilities and potential in every individual, the importance of family and work-life balance, and the determination to constantly grow and learn and find solutions to new challenges daily?

If so, we would love to talk to you!

Nania Construction, LLC is a 12 year old, steadily growing General Contracting Construction company that partners with our clients to develop and renovate their residential and commercial properties to achieve their investment goals, serve their clients’ and customers’ and business needs, or maximize rental property incomes or returns, or to simply increase personal or public enjoyment of their buildings and properties.

We are a family-owned, tight-knit group of various trades and craftspeople and staff, who values each other, believes in our own potential, and is determined to become the best we can be, constantly growing, learning, achieving, one goal, one challenge at a time.

Example Project types we are currently working on:

Single Family Rental property large Renovations -from light cosmetic finish to full gut rehabs;
Multifamily property Renovations and turnovers;
Custom Homebuilding Sub-contracting, and Renovation Carpentry-Framing, Finish, Flooring, Tile, Drywall, Painting, Misc. Fixtures and Furnitures;
Commercial-Office, Office-warehouse, Retail, Restaurants-Renovations and turnovers;
Commercial-Office, Office-warehouse, Retail, Restaurants- New Construction Buildouts.
Public Works Misc. Parks and Public Works and Schools-Facilities Constructions and Improvements.

Carpenter Job Summary:

Our Carpenters are the backbone of our ability to keep the promises we make to our customers. Our brand, our reputation and clients' experience working with us relies on the proper execution of the responsibilities of this role. A Carpenter in our company is held accountable for the following:

40 hours of a wide variety of carpentry work completed/produced on budget and on schedule per week.
Maintaining a very high level of customer satisfaction through all interactions and completed works.
Accurate Daily updates to all required administrative tracking and reporting systems.
Regular and effective communications with Crew leaders, Project managers, and other Crew members.
Utilizing training resources and on-the-job opportunities to continually grow skillsets and knowledge base.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience IS Required for this position. But above all, the most important qualification to work with Nania Construction is Flexibility and a Positive, Professional outlook and Attitude.

You Must have a “CAN DO” attitude and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done. While a Carpenter will mostly be needed to complete the works falling strictly within that category of work, Everyone at Nania Construction does and is willing to do whatever is needed to complete our projects on-time, on-budget, and to the strict standards our clients expect. If you are the kind of person who thinks or says “I won’t do that” or “That’s not my job”, you should stop reading now. If you are a team player and willing to do whatever it takes, below are the other minimum requirements for the job of Carpenter with us:

Qualifications:

Willingness and desire to continually learn and improve everything we do and how we do it.

Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation, ability to commute to various project sites within and up to 50 miles from central St. Louis County daily.
Completed apprenticeship and 1-2 years experience in framing and finish carpentry at Journeyman level with established professional company, OR 4-5 years experience on the job in new construction or remodeling carpentry with professional company producing high quality projects.
Available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Able to lift up to 80 lbs., climb ladders, and are physically fit
Possession of or ability to acquire a Basic carpentry toolset- hand tools and cordless drills/drivers. Power tools and equipment will be provided but the more personal tools you carry, the more valuable you are.
Motivated and organized
Smartphone with ability to use multiple scheduling and project management apps, ability to take and send/receive pictures and text messages and emails.
Ability to act safely in an active and fast-paced environment
Basic (at least) understanding of and ability to complete most residential and commercial framing and trim carpentry tasks, including both steel and wood wall framing, stair construction, window and door framing and installations, drywall/sheathing installation, cabinet installation, millwork/trim installation and finishing, hardware and fixtures installations and assemblies.
Basic knowledge of Carpentry-relevant building codes and standards including stairs and railing constructions, wall framing, headers/girders/beams/floor joists, connections and fasteners sizing/usage and construction, trusses, sheathing, fireblocking and draftstopping, etc.
Knowledge of how to safely and correctly use all standard hand and power tools to complete all rough and finish carpentry projects including a wide variety of saws and nailers and drivers/drills.
Fundamental understanding of overall construction process, including forethought and planning for subtrades and finishes.
Thorough knowledge of all building assemblies and the problem-solving skills required to make educated decisions to complete construction of those assemblies within project requirements and design intent.
Be able to read and interpret all project documentation provided by the Project Manager or Architect/Engineer, taking all requirements and limitations into consideration, ability to create layouts, materials takeoffs, and plan and execute completion of carpentry works from blueprints/drawings.
As a Carpenter with this dynamic and evolving company, it is also necessary for our carpenters to have some knowledge of, experience with, and willingness to assist with and complete, and learn/improve abilities in at least 2-3 of the following skill areas: Drywall patching/repair, Drywall Taping, Painting, Flooring installation, Tile installation, light plumbing(fixtures) installation, light electrical(fixtures) installation.

Key Responsibilities:

Show up. Be on time. Be reliable and working steadily 40 hours/week. Not "milking the clock", on your phone, standing around smoking/talking. Working. And producing quality products. Your work determines whether we succeed or fail. 40 hours a week is all that we ask, no nights, no weekends, those are YOUR time for friends, family or yourself. But when we work, we are committed to each other and work hard to achieve our goals.
Accurately log hours and job locations and tasks in the Time Tracking App daily.
Attend daily meetings with the Lead Carpenter and follow their instructions to complete daily tasks and meet daily and weekly goals.
Come to any/all meetings prepared and ready to participate. Take notes as needed and daily work through a sequential list of tasks as set out by supervisors.
Follow instructions from the Lead Carpenter/Project Lead and Project Manager to complete daily tasks and meet deadlines.
Use and store materials properly to avoid waste, shortages, and damage and eliminate avoidable delays in projects.
Work as a team and/or individually in an efficient manner to ensure all tasks are being completed within the allotted time frame.
Provide the Lead Carpenter or Project Manager with daily updates regarding any customer interactions, when required.
Assist with material and/or tool pickups or drop-offs as required by sites.
Double-check all work with the Lead Carpenters or PMs to proactively prevent deficiencies.
Immediately address deficiencies to prevent production delays.
Report any damaged or lost/stolen tools to Project Leaders and/or Project Manager.
Help set jobsites up for opening/closing and/or adverse weather days or absence.
Always maintain jobsite appearance and street presence, with a priority on public safety and cleanliness. No Smoking on properties, jobsites kept and left clean and free of trash/debris at the end of each day, tools and materials organized ready for the next day.

Benefits:

Top Pay-and always negotiable-we may match any offer, and at 90 days, and every 6 months, you may request performance and pay review and you will always feel you are treated fairly or better.
W-2 position: $25-35/hr base pay, based on experience, tools, commitment.
Paid personal days after 90 days employment.
Paid Vacation after 1 year employment.
Unlimited opportunities for advancement in growing company.
Bonus pay structures for management levels.
Mostly work in vacant houses/buildings/properties.
Friendly people, Family atmosphere.
Flexible scheduling is often possible depending on projects and time off upon request with reasonable notice anytime needed.
Direct and open communication with owner anytime.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m.

Major Holidays off.

Experience:

Construction: 4 years (required)

Blueprint reading: 1 year (preferred)

Licenses/Certification: Bonus

OSHA 10 preferred or will provide training.

As an employee of Nania Construction, you will join a team of experienced professionals that combine a high-level work ethic with a friendly attitude and teaching mentality. We offer a competitive salary, bonus program, and benefits with plenty of opportunities to grow your career. We are a family-friendly company that understands the flexibility required to successfully balance a demanding career and a rewarding home life; we believe in working to live, not living to work. Work hard, Play hard.

If you possess these skills and experience level, please send your resume or complete work history, current references, and contact information along with a brief letter of introduction outlining how you meet the prerequisites listed above, your employment expectations, goals & availability.

Send Resume to: Tony@NaniaConstruction.com

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If you are, or want to be, the best of the best, we can help, and we need you!