About the role
Looking for steady work, a strong crew, and a company that actually backs its field?
At McGrath, our carpenters and laborers are the backbone of every project. You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in the work, values safety, and gets the job done right.
We’re a 100% employee-owned construction manager and general contractor with a strong pipeline of industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, energy, and commercial work—and we’re growing.
What you’ll actually be doing:
- Performing general carpentry tasks on active jobsites
- Reading and working from construction drawings
- Operating hand tools and equipment safely
- Assisting with layout, installation, and jobsite setup
- Following all safety procedures and identifying hazards
- Working alongside crews, superintendents, and project teams
Why guys choose McGrath
Steady, reliable work
- strong backlog of projects
Union position
- Carpenters Union (we’ll help you get in if needed)
Good crews + leadership
- work with people who know what they’re doing
Employee-owned company
- pride in the work and the company
Projects that are
clean, organized, and well-managed
What we’re looking for
- 3+ years of construction or carpentry experience
- Ability to read drawings and follow direction on-site
- Reliable, hard-working, and takes pride in the job
- Strong safety mindset (OSHA 10 preferred)
- Ability to work in all conditions (indoor/outdoor)
- Comfortable lifting, climbing, and working on active jobsites
Bonus if you have
- Experience operating lifts or forklifts
- Experience in pharma, industrial, or healthcare construction
Union experience
What you get
- Current Journeyman Carpenter Wage: $45.87/hour
- Union benefits (per collective bargaining agreement)
Overtime opportunities
- Long-term, stable work with a respected contractor
- *McGrath is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- *This position is Safety Sensitive and Mandatory Substance Abuse testing per the St. Louis Construction Industry Substance Abuse Consortium is required.
- *Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.