Mason
Core
Build retaining walls, pools, walkways, patios, and other structures using bricks, stone, and concrete blocks for outdoor living projects.
Role type
Hands-on masonry crew member and leader
Builds
Outdoor living structures (retaining walls, pools, patios, walkways)
Domain
Construction / Landscaping
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Bricklaying techniques, blueprint reading, math and geometry, concrete characteristics, concrete form creation, masonry tool usage, surface finishing, waterproofing, surface repair
Preferred skills
Technical/vocational training
Technologies
Power tools, hand tools (straight-edges, floats, rakes, shovels, trowels, brooms), concrete forms
Responsibilities
Mix mortar and grout to lay brick and concrete blocks; measure and examine brickwork for structural correctness; consult with project managers or clients on project specifications; plan project drying times and monitor weather for proper curing; build and use forms to shape concrete; spread, level, smooth, and finish concrete surfaces; waterproof or restore surfaces with sealing compounds; level and even surfaces by chipping, scraping, and grinding; repair and reinforce existing concrete surfaces; clean surfaces, tools, and surrounding areas
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC