PreApprenticeship Laborer

Benefits:

• Free Uniform Shirts
• Paid Holidays After a Year
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

EJC Painting & Drywall | Greater St. Louis Area

Have you ever thought about learning a skilled trade but weren't sure where to start?

At EJC Painting & Drywall, we're looking for hardworking, dependable people who want to build a career, not just collect a paycheck. This role is the perfect entry point into the painting and drywall trades, giving you hands‑on experience, mentorship, and a clear path for advancement.

We believe in developing great people before developing great tradespeople. If you bring the right attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn, we'll teach you the rest.

• Learn valuable trade skills while getting paid
• Work alongside experienced professionals who will mentor and train you
• Build a career with a clear path for advancement
• Be part of a company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth
• Gain hands‑on experience in both painting and drywall
• Join a team that takes pride in doing quality work and treating people right

• $15–$18 per hour depending on experience
• Hands‑on training and mentorship
• Full-time, year-round work
• Advancement opportunities into apprenticeship programs
• Earn paid holidays and paid time off
• A team that genuinely cares about your success

• Craftsmanship Matters
  - We take pride in doing the job right the first time.
• People First
  - We treat customers and teammates with respect and professionalism.
• Always Improving
  - We believe growth comes from learning, effort, and continuous improvement.
• Integrity Over Easy
  - We do what's right, even when it's harder.
• Trust the Team
  - We succeed together by helping each other win.

As a Pre‑Apprenticeship Laborer, you'll help keep our jobsites organized, stocked, clean, and ready for production. You'll support our painting and drywall crews while learning the fundamentals of the trades and proving your readiness for advancement into an apprenticeship position.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, wants to learn practical skills, and is looking for a long‑term career opportunity.

• Pick up and deliver materials, tools, and equipment
• Load and unload materials safely
• Organize storage areas, trailers, and inventory
• Help maintain accurate inventory counts

• Assist crews with setup and takedown
• Perform jobsite cleanup throughout projects
• Help ensure every jobsite is cleaner than we found it
• Support painters and drywall crews as needed

• Review pre‑job readiness checklists
• Verify materials and equipment are available before crews arrive
• Communicate with crew leaders about supply needs
• Help prepare jobsites for successful production

• Learn basic painting and drywall techniques
• Assist with apprentice‑level tasks under supervision
• Participate in company training
• Demonstrate readiness for advancement

• Painting
• Caulking
• Spackling
• Basic masking and protection
• Site preparation and cleanup
• Drywall
• Filling screw heads (spotting)
• Basic sanding
• Material handling and setup
• Tool cleaning and maintenance

• Have reliable transportation and able to navigate the St Louis area
• Show up on time and ready to work
• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Enjoy working with your hands
• Can follow directions and work as part of a team
• Want to learn a skilled trade
• Are comfortable lifting materials and working outdoors
• Take pride in doing quality work

• Construction experience
• Warehouse experience
• Landscaping experience
• General labor experience

(No experience is required—we're happy to train the right person.)

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Frequent lifting, carrying, bending, and standing
• Comfortable working in varying weather conditions
• Ability to use ladders and basic hand tools

Pre‑Apprenticeship Laborer → Apprentice → Journeyman → Lead Technician → Riding Boss → Production Manager

We're not looking for someone to fill a position.

We're looking for someone who wants to build a future.

• Application
• Phone Interview
• In‑Person Interview
• Reference Calls
• Paid Working Interview
• Offer & Onboarding

If you're dependable, willing to learn, and ready to build a career in the skilled trades, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding future with EJC Painting & Drywall.