Brickmasons & Blockmasons
Also called: Bricklayer, Brick Mason, Mason, Brick Layer
What they do:
Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.
On the job, you would:
- Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance.
- Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
- Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- building and construction
- mechanical
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Business
- customer service
- management
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Skills
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Physical Strength
- lift, push, pull, or carry
- use your lower back and stomach
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Achievement/Effort
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Project management software
- BVH Gregg Concrete
- Daystar Masonry
Accounting software
- Intuit QuickBooks software
Analytical or scientific software
- Construction Management Software ProEst
Education
some high school or
high school diploma
usually needed
high school diploma
usually needed
Take advantage of the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program to prepare for this career.
These apprenticeships may have sponsors in your area:
- Bricklayer (Brick and Tile)
- Bricklayer (Construction)
- Bricklayer, Firebrick and Refractory Tile
- Bricklayers
- Bricklayers & Mason
- Bricklaying
- Chimney Repairer
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$46,800
per year, on average
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