Journeyman/Woman Mason

Job summary

Prepare, estimate, cut, lay, and install bricks, stone, concrete blocks, and other masonry units for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Build and restore masonry features, read plans, work at heights, and instruct apprentices or supervise other workers.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Construction On-site customer service Repair Renovation Willing to relocate Commercial Residential Responsibilities Tasks Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units Estimate materials, tools and equipment required for projects Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing Construct and install prefabricated masonry units Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required 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 Supervise other workers Lay or install firebricks to line industrial chimneys and smokestacks Restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Bricklayer Trade Certification Additional information Security and safety 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 Safety equipment/gear Steel-toed safety boots Hard hat Gloves Safety glasses/goggles Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Other Benefits Team building opportunities Parking available

What you’ll do

Prepare, estimate, cut, lay, and install bricks, stone, concrete blocks, and other masonry units for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Build and restore masonry features, read plans, work at heights, and instruct apprentices or supervise other workers.

Requirements

Requires a trades certificate or equivalent experience, at least five years of experience, and Bricklayer Trade Certification. Applicants must have a valid driver's licence and their own transportation, be willing to relocate, and be able to perform physically demanding work.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Team Building Opportunities
• Parking Available

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Bricklaying
• Masonry Repair
• Masonry Renovation
• Estimating Materials and Equipment
• Reading Sketches and Blueprints
• Working at Heights
• Using Hand and Power Tools
• Instructing Apprentices
• Supervising Workers
• Restoring Masonry Structures
• Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Accuracy
• Reliability
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Management & Leadership