Brick Mason

GENERAL

Brick Mason (7H35)

This is brick masonry work at the full performance level. Employees in this class perform construction and repair of masonry structures. Work assignments may require the employee to perform tasks in other related masonry trades. Work is performed under the general supervision of a crew chief or maintenance superior.

Allocating Factors

The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class: 

  • Employees in this class must perform construction and repair work to masonry structures
Typical Examples of Work

These examples are illustrative only:

  • Lays bricks, terra cotta, cinder and other block to construct walls, partitions, arches, chimneys, and other structures; places brick in horizontal rows or in designs; spreads mortar with a trowel over brick; imbeds brick firmly into the mortar; finishes mortar between bricks with the point of the trowel; checks the horizontal and vertical alignment of rows with gauge lines and mason's level.
  • Builds and repairs sewers, conduits, inlets, and manholes; constructs and repairs concrete sidewalks, curbs, and steps; repairs plastered areas of walls and partitions; replaces loose and broken wall tiles.
  • Erects scaffolding and performs work from scaffolding structures.
  • Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge Of:

  • The methods, materials, tools and practices of the brick masonry trade
  • The occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade

Skill In:

  • Laying bricks, cinder blocks, and other materials used in the brick masonry trade
  • The care and use of tools employed in the brick masonry trade

Ability To:

  • Erect and work from scaffolding
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions including sketches and drawings

 

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be
used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be
reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 1/61.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the eighth school grade.

General Experience: Three years of experience learning the brick mason trade as a helper or apprentice.

Or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience determined to be acceptable
by the Personnel Department.

Physical and Medical Requirements:  Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Pay Range: 13
Class Established: 1/1953
Spec. Revision: 4/1982
Latest Spec. Revision:
CSC - 12/1996; Ad Board - 3/1997

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