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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.
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