Bricklayer

Job summary

Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, and stone to construct residential and commercial structures, including chimneys and fireplaces. Responsibilities include building decorative installations and working at heights using scaffolding.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience Experience 5 years or more On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work setting Construction Responsibilities Tasks Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing Construct and install prefabricated masonry units Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools Instruct apprentices Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Bricklayer Trade Certification Occupational Health and Safety Certificate Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate Fall Arrest Protection Training Course Additional information Security and safety Basic security clearance Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Own transportation Work conditions and physical capabilities Physically demanding Handling heavy loads Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Own tools/equipment Tools Safety equipment/gear Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Financial benefits Life insurance Other Benefits Parking available

What you’ll do

Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, and stone to construct residential and commercial structures, including chimneys and fireplaces. Responsibilities include building decorative installations and working at heights using scaffolding.

Requirements

Requires a trade certificate or diploma in bricklaying and at least 5 years of experience. Must possess a valid driver's license, own transportation, and certifications in OH&S, WHMIS, and Fall Arrest Protection.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Health Care Plan • Life Insurance • Parking Available

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Team player · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bricklaying
• Masonry
• Concrete Block Installation
• Veneer Facing
• Prefabricated Masonry
• Scaffolding
• Hand and Power Tools
• Apprentice Instruction
• Chimney Construction
• Fireplace Construction
• Fall Protection
• WHMIS

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Manufacturing