Masonry Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Masonry Specialist to join our team at JBM GRANITE ET QUARTZ INC. The ideal candidate will have experience in preparing and laying bricks, concrete blocks, and other masonry units, as well as estimating materials and tools required for projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, and other masonry units
• Estimate materials and tools required for projects
• Lay bricks, stone, or similar materials to provide veneer facing
• Construct and install prefabricated masonry units
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Build patios, garden walls, and other decorative installations
• Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools
• Instruct apprentices
• Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces
• Supervise other workers
• Lay radial bricks to build masonry shells of industrial chimneys
• Lay or install firebricks to line industrial chimneys and smokestacks
• Restore, clean, or paint existing masonry structures

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Required Tools and Equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves

Experience and Education

• 1 to less than 7 months of experience

Financial and Other Benefits

• Bonus
• Transportation provided by employer
• Permanent employment
• English as the primary language of work
• 40 hours of work per week

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