Rocker Framer Carpenter - Apprentice

E&K Building Excellence; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

E&K Building Excellence is seeking a construction laborer to support drywall installation, framing, and related tasks at our Grandview project sites. You will cut, carry, and hang drywall, prepare studs, and assemble partitions according to plans.

You will operate hand tools, lift heavy materials, and work on ladders/scaffolds while following safety procedures. This role demands physical stamina and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift/carry up to 120 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladder/scaffold.
• Stamina to stand/walk for long shifts.
• Vision (Near/Far/Depth/Color).
• Read and interpret plans and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Cut drywall to proper size for installation.
• Carry and hang drywall, using screw gun to attach to wall.
• Cut metal or wood studs to size.
• Construct and install framed partitions and bulkheads.
• Layout from plans and blueprints.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolds.
• Calculate unit costs based on material, hours, and labor.
• Attend and participate in required training programs.
• Conform to all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Lift up to 120 lbs

Climb ladders/scaffolds

Blueprint literacy

Operate hand tools

Tools

Screw gun

Rotozip

Hammer

Gyp knife

Tape measure

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Department: Operations/Warehouse, Kansas City

Location: Grandview, MISSOURI, US, 64030

Job Description:

Since 1956, E&K has been uncompromising in the commitment to deliver the highest quality products and services our clients demand, anywhere they need them. Today, we’re one of the largest interior/exterior finish contractors in the U.S., with offices throughout the country and a reputation for excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• Cut drywall to proper size for installation.
• Carry and hang drywall, using screw gun to attach to wall.
• Cut metal or wood studs to size.
• Construct and install framed partitions and various types of bulkheads.
• Layout from plans and blueprints, or familiar with construction standards.
• Put on corner and ceiling bead.
• May include cleanup, scrapping, moving material, tools, or equipment.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolds.
• Calculate unit costs based on quantity of material installed, hours worked, and labor dollars.
• Attend and participate in all required company training programs.
• Conform to all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements of the position include:

• Ability to lift/carry up to 120 lbs.
• Must be able to climb ladder/scaffold.
• Requires climbing stairs up to 40 steps/hr in (8 hrs).
• Must be able to reach from floor to overhead.
• Requires repetitive assumption of posture to access a point (80 inches) from the floor up to (400/day).
• Must be able to stand.
• Requires tolerance of standing posture up to (4 hr) continuously, for a total of up to (8 hrs) per (8 hrs day).
• Requires (Near/Far/Depth/Color) vision.
• Must be able to walk.
• Requires walking up to (3000.0 ft.), in (1 day).
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 lb toolbag up and down 3 stairs per 5 min. period.
• Must be able to safely operate screw gun, rotozip, hammer, gyp knife and tape measure between 15x-50x per hour.

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