Commercial Mason - Block / Brick / Stone

A general mason builds, repairs, and restores structures like walls, walkways, and foundations using brick, stone, concrete block, and mortar.

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.