What are the responsibilities and job description for the Union Drywall Hanger - Journeyman position at Wehmeier Drywall & Painting, Inc?
POSITION TITLE: Union Drywall Hanger
Wehmeier Drywall & Painting is looking to add dependable individuals to our team. We have immediate positions available for Journeyman, up to 40 hours per week. We are signatory to the St. Louis – Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council and all employees will need to be members, or be able to become members.
Work days are Monday thru Friday. We respect your life outside of your job and try to avoid working overtime as much as we can, but there will be times when we will need you to work long days and/or Saturdays to meet deadlines or scheduling commitments.
Employees’ rate of pay and benefits will be based upon the current rates agreed upon in the collective bargaining agreement. Current hourly rate is $39.05/hr for a Journeyman.
Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as retirement benefits
Job Duties and Requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Fitting, lifting and securing drywall into specified positions on walls, ceilings, and soffits in a team environment
- Layout and install corner beads
- Must be able to read a tape measure to measure and mark cutting lines on the drywall
- Scribe cutting lines on drywall and break boards along cutting lines
- Display a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and pride in your work
- Must have dependable transportation
- Regular and on-time attendance is a must
- Keep job tools clean and in good condition
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment
- Erect and break down scaffolding, ladders, and other equipment
- Cleanup, scrap materials, and move materials, tools, and equipment
- Must be able to use various hand tools and power tools, including but not limited to screw guns, routers, tape measure, drywall knife, etc.
- Must be able to lift over 50-100lbs
- Must be able to stand, kneel, and bend for 8 hours per day
- Must be able to use a screw gun for long periods of time
- Reaching above shoulder and at shoulder height with the weight of drywall and screw guns regularly throughout your shift
- Knowledge of basic mathematics, including fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Most of our work is performed in St. Charles County MO, St. Louis County MO, Jefferson County MO, Lincoln County MO, Washington County MO, Warren County MO, Franklin County MO, Jersey County IL, and St. Clair County IL.
Union Requirements:
- Must be 18 years old
- Must have a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent)
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Pass a drug screen
- Must be a Journeyman
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39.05 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person