Masons: Bricklayers/Cement
Masons - Career Overview
 Career Information:
Today’s Masons:
- construct walls, partitions, fireplaces,
chimneys
- work with any materials put together
with mortar
- understand and work from blueprints
- use measuring, leveling and aligning
tools
- enjoy being a part of a team
- have good organizational skills
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Characteristics Needed:
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| Good people skills |
Like to work with your hands
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| Attention to detail |
Like to work outdoors
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| Good communication skills |
Flexibility |
| Ability to work well with others
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Work under time
constraints |
What Do Masons Do?
Bricklayers and Cement Masons (both called
Masons) build walls, fireplaces, chimneys and
other structures from bricks, concrete, or
cinder. Some of the tools that they use include
trowels, chisels, jointers, brick hammers for
cutting bricks and power brick cutting saws.
Masons generally work from blueprints, and must
measure and level all materials.
Working Conditions
Much of a Bricklayer’s work is outdoors and
generally depends on suitable weather
conditions. The work is active and often
strenuous, including stooping and lifting.
Prolonged standing is also required. Bricklayers
must have the ability to work at heights.
Interest and Temperament
Persons interested in this field would be
involved in a variety of duties requiring close
tolerances. They should enjoy working with their
hands and accept working outside under many
different weather conditions. Good eyesight is
especially important, as well as careful,
accurate work and manual dexterity.
General Qualifications
- Minimum age of 18
- American citizen or declaration of
intent
- Good physical condition
Educational Background Recommended
- Reading, math, science, drafting,
blueprint reading and welding
Apprenticeship Admission Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. (provision
of high school transcript or G.E.D.
certificate/score sheet)
- Interview
- Valid Driver’s License
Terms of Apprenticeship Training
- Apprenticeship shall be four (4) years
- Minimum of 4800 hours of on-the-job
training (1200 hours per year)
- Minimum of 144 hours of classroom
instruction per year
- Probationary period of 60 days
- Operates under the “Intent To Hire”
Program
- Indentured to Joint Apprenticeship
Committee & Contractor
- Raises every six months if training
hours are secured
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