Job Summary:

The Brick and Block Mason will use bricks, concrete blocks, and other stone materials to build walls, fences, and other structures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Builds walls, fences, walkways, roads, and other structures using bricks, stone, concrete blocks, or marble.
• Carves out and builds structures and surfaces with bricks or concrete blocks.
• Places brick or concrete blocks on mortar bed.
• Cuts or saws bricks to fit around windows and doors.
• Measures distances to lay out work.
• Mixes mortar and grout to be used to lay brick.
• Spreads mortar onto brick or block surface with a trowel.
• Examines brickwork to ensure structure is built correctly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of bricklaying techniques and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Thorough understanding of math and geometry.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical/vocational school program preferred.
• Three years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working outside.
• Physically able to perform labor required to lay bricks and concrete blocks.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

• Excellent hand-eye coordination.