mason/brick layers

New York City NY

Description

Skills Required: 1. Ability to use hand tools including tape measure. 2. Ability to identify different types of masonry products and understand how they are applied. 3. Ability to operate power tools. 4. Ability to work at heights including on scaffolding. 5. Ability to lift heavy objects on a continual basis. Duties: 1. Fitting together individual masonry units including brick, block, and stone to complete a finished structure. 2. Cutting and finishing masonry units to allow for a finished appearance at the ends of structures as well as openings in the structure. 3. Mixing and application of mortar mix. The application includes proper tooling and striking of masonry joints. Setup of project sites to allow for safe working conditions during the project. 4. Proper use of PPE or personal protective equipment during the cutting and grinding of materials. 5. Installation of attachment components for facade work including wall ties.