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DESCRIPTION
Qualifications:
- A combination of training and or experience to fulfill the responsibilities of this position;
- Four or more years of previous experience as a brick layer and or stone mason in a residential or commercial construction environment;
- Knowledge of material, methods, tools, equipment use in this trade;
- Capable of working on a scaffold to height of 10 meters;
- Able to life and move objects weighing up to 30 kg;
- Must be able to communicate in English.
Responsibilities:
- Erect scaffolding and ladders for application of materials to structures above ground level;
- Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required;
- Install specified insulation to exterior surfaces according to blueprint specifications;
- Install guide wires to indicate thickness of materials to be used and nail wire mesh, lath, and brick ties to hold materials in place;
- Mix mortar to desired consistency or direct others to perform mixing;
- Cut and trim bricks, concrete blocks, and stone to construct of repair walls and other structures in residential and or commercial structures;
- Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential fireplaces;
- Lay bricks or other masonry units to build patios, garden walls and other decorative installation;
- Wear person safety equipment required for specific tasks;
- Clean and keep in good repair all construction tools and equipment.
Please apply in English
Essential Skills
- Working with others
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Additional Skills
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Instruct apprentices
- Estimate materials, labour, tools and equipment
Specific Skills
- Waterproof masonry
- Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units
- Face, size, cut and lay stones
- Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
- Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment
Type of Work Establishment / Work Setting Experience
- Residential
Area Of Specialization
- Stone masonry
- General masonry work
- Foundation walls
- Fireplaces and chimneys
Major Work Area
- Construction
Refractory Materials Used
- Plastic refractories