Brick Mason

Description:

The Brick Mason will construct and repair structures and surfaces using bricks, concrete blocks, and natural or man-made stones. This role involves building walls, floors, arches, pavements, partitions, and other structures with precision and attention to detail. We are seeking an experienced candidate with a proven background in ensuring accuracy, structural integrity, and high-quality finishes while working with both hand and power tools.

Candidates must be willing to become signatory to the Brick Masons Union if not already a member.

Typical Duties:

• Lay bricks, concrete blocks, stone, and other materials to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches and similar structures
• Use trowels, levels, plumb bobs, hammers, chisels, and other hand tools to construct and finish structures
• Measure, cut and shape bricks or blocks to fit required dimensions
• Mix mortar or grout and spread it with a trowel
• Clean and prepare surfaces for bricklaying by removing debris and leveling surfaces
• Build scaffolding or temporary structures to provide safe working conditions
• May use power grinders or hammer and chisel to remove rough spots or repair defective areas
• Follow safety procedures, which may include wearing respirators, eye protection and other personal protective equipment

Physical Demands:
This position requires frequent physical activity associated with construction work:

• Standing, walking, and combined standing/walking - Intermittent.
• Sitting - Intermittent.
• Lifting/Carrying/Lowering:
  • Under 25 lbs - Continuous.
  • 25-50 lbs - Intermittent.
  • Over 50 lbs - Seldom.
• Ranges of Motion:
  • Floor to knuckle lifting - Continuous.
  • Knuckle to shoulder lifting - Intermittent.
  • Shoulder height and above - Seldom.
  • Bending - Continuous.
  • Twisting - Intermittent.
  • Reaching - Intermittent.
  • Pushing/Pulling - Continuous.
  • Crouching/Stooping - Continuous.
  • Kneeling - Intermittent.
  • Climbing - Intermittent.
• Upper Body/Arm Use:
  • Upper body/shoulder/elbow - Continuous.
  • Hand/wrist flexion-extension - Continuous.
  • Operating arm or leg controls - Seldom.
• Environmental Conditions:
  • Noise, dust, and chemical exposure - Intermittent.
  • Confined space hazards - Seldom.
  • Working at heights - Intermittent.
  • Operating mobile equipment/machinery/vehicles - Intermittent.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Notice to third parties:
Please note that Hagerman does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Hagerman will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Hagerman explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Hagerman.

This position could be assigned to work on a school project in Indiana. Per Indiana law, certain convictions, offenses, or child welfare interactions may disqualify an individual from working in or around a school setting.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.