Mason

About This Role

The Mason is responsible for providing high-quality specialty trade services on commercial projects, working with all types of stone, brick, and block. The role requires the ability to read and comprehend plans, designs, and blueprints to ensure services are completed to specification, while adhering to safety standards and maintaining relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain plumb corners by securing a corner pole or building a corner pyramid with brick, then use a line stretched between corners to guide each course of brick, block, stone, or other masonry materials
• Measure from established reference points and mark layout guidelines using plumb bobs, rules, and levels
• Assist the Superintendent in calculating the materials needed to complete the day
• Cut or break bricks, tiles, and blocks to size using a trowel edge, hammer, or power saw
• Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools and finish mortar joints with jointing tools to achieve a sealed, uniform appearance
• Assist laborers as needed with stocking materials, building scaffolding, and maintaining an efficient work area
• Perform other assigned duties as needed, including patching, cleanup, and assisting wherever required

Requirements

• Bricklaying or blocklaying experience
• Ability to read a tape measure and follow layout instructions
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Reliable, team-oriented, and safety-focused
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor job site environment
• Possess an OSHA 10 certificate
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, stooping, stretching, and working outside
• Physically able to perform labor required to lay brick, stone, and concrete blocks
• Ability to lift, move (push/pull), and carry up to 50 pounds alone
• Ability to lift, move (push/pull), and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work at night when needed
• Willingness to work hard in a fast-paced job site environment
• Reliable and team-oriented
• Ability to follow instructions and stay proactive

Nice to have:

• Stone experience

Benefits

• Leave time
• Paid holidays
• Health/Dental Insurance