Masonry
Typical Tasks of a Mason
Lays and aligns bricks, blocks, or tiles to build and repair structures
Applies and smoothes mortar or other mixtures over work surfaces
Examines brickwork and structures to determine the need for repair
Measure distances from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using a plumb bob and level
Calculate angles and determines the vertical and horizontal alignment of courses
Mixes specified amount of sand, clay, dirt and mortar power with water
Fastens brick and other building materials to structures with wire clamps, anchor holes, or cement
Breaks or cuts brick, tiles, and blocks to size, using a trowel, hammer, or power saw
Cleans working surfaces to remove scale, dust, soot, or chips of brick and mortar, using a broom, wire brush, or scraper
Transferable Work Content Skills
Making large fixed structures and objects (high level)
Using construction hand and power tools (high Level)
Constructing with brick, stone, and mortar (high Level)
Following written construction work orders (medium level)
Working as a member of a construction team (high level)
Following construction blueprints and plans (medium level)