Mason

The Mason will report directly to the Carpentry Manager. The primary responsibility for building structures using individual units of brick, stone, or concrete blocks. Duties include reading and interpreting blueprints, mixing mortar, cutting and laying materials, and ensuring structures are constructed to specification.  The Mason will Work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment.

Salary: $26.00-$28.00/hour, 40 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Consult with customers, project managers, engineers, and other trades to determine materials and labor required to complete the project.
• Determine layout and other necessary detail work, prepare area for concrete; remove old concrete, grading, set forms, screed and install structural steel.  Inspect and approve installations done by other trades to ensure the work site is ready and acceptable for masonry installation.
• Construct complex forms with structural integrity necessary to hold concrete.
• Place concrete with proper mix and consistency, either from ready-mix truck or mixed manually in wheelbarrow or portable mixer and vibrated as needed.
• Strike joint edging.
• Protect newly poured concrete from weather, rain, wind, and sun.
• Assist in supervision, project prioritization, and training.
• Application of special or ornamental finishes.
• Mix various consistencies of mortar according to job specifications and nature of material.
• Properly prepare foundation walls and bases for starting brickwork.
• Select, cut, shape and place brick, tile, ceramic tile, native stone, cement, cinder block, CMU and fire brick in proper position.
• Lay brick and tile to wood, metal or other types of fixtures or frames.
• Lay brick to form various arches and designs.
• Construct chimneys and fireplaces of brick and types of masonry.
• Construct cupolas, furnace linings, kilns, stairways, bay windows and other irregular structures.
• Repair, remodel, and renovate brick and stonework.
• Complete technical work and trouble shooting. Perform site inspections and review work of others.

Other Duties:

• Operate snow removal equipment as needed.
• May assist with other assignments, which cross over into duties of other skilled crafts, such as Mechanics, Welders, Carpenters, or others due to emergencies.
• Supports and assists in creating intersections for faculty, staff and students that will assist in transforming people’s lives.
• Supports and assists in creating an evolving culture of mentoring and rich engagement opportunities for faculty, staff, and students.
• Maintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming and supporting all faculty, staff and students and expanding access to the AU experience. 
• Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment.
• Participates in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, plus training and experience in masonry field.
• 2 years work-related experience
• Required licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements.
• Journeyman-level status as a Cement Mason as defined by the U.S Department of Labor
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge;
  • Materials ordering process and procedure
  • Techniques in preparation. Mixing, applying, pouring, leveling, vibrating, and finishing concrete.
  • Factors affecting concrete quality to include; slump, gradient, weather, temperature, and surface preparation.
  • Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
  • Procedures necessary to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Techniques, principles and methods for installation and repair of ceramic tile and brick areas.
  • Basic project planning and scheduling techniques.
  • Training methods and procedures.
  • Supervisory techniques.
  • Ability to learn terra cotta repair.
• Skills and Abilities;
  • Interpret construction drawings, blueprints, sketches, plans and specifications.
  • Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and 100 pounds occasionally.
  • Safety and efficiency, operate and use associated equipment and tools.
  • Match textures.
  • Construct and renovate chimneys, fireplaces, cupolas, furnace linings, kilns, stairways, bay windows
  • Set anchor keystones
  • Use tile saws, trowels, hammers, brick sets, chisels, plumb rules, and other masonry tools,
  • Read, understand, and follow safety procedures.
  • Lead and organize projects.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required.  A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required.  Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; artificial lifts, etc. may or may not be available.  The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or offices located on the campus.  The Campus is in an area containing numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals.

About Alfred University

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