Commercial Mason - Block / Brick / Stone

Key Responsibilities: Read Blueprints: Follow technical drawings and blueprints to calculate materials and measure layouts. Cut and Shape: Cut brick, stone, or concrete to required sizes using hand tools and power saws. Mix and Apply: Mix mortar, grout, or cement and spread it to lay blocks and bricks securely. Align and Level: Use plumb lines and levels to check that structures are straight and horizontally or vertically aligned. Clean and Polish: Remove excess mortar, smooth joints, and clean finished surfaces. Repair and Restore: Patch damaged masonry, tuckpoint old mortar, and restore historic or worn structures.

Skills and Qualifications: Physical Strength: Ability to lift heavy materials, stand for long periods, and work in all weather conditions. Tool Proficiency: Skilled with trowels, jointers, levels, chisels, and masonry saws.

Math Skills: Basic math to calculate angles, dimensions, and material quantities.

Experience: Usually gained through a formal 2- to 4-year apprenticeship program or on-the-job training Background Check: Must be able to pass a criminal background check.