What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mason position at GSI Service Group, Inc.?
JOB SUMMARY
The Mason is responsible for placing, smoothing out, leveling and finishing concrete at job or construction sites.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Prepare site or surfaces for concrete or masonry work with hammer and chisel.
- Mix mortar, grout, slurry, concrete, or related masonry material
- Use machines that vibrate concrete to fill air pockets.
- Spread concrete using groovers, hand trowels and other tools.
- Smooth out concrete in segments to ensure the concrete poured is level making sure all lumps and bubbles are smoothed over.
- Rub cement in with sponge-rubber float or burlap.
- Use wood or plastic forms to shape the concrete and hold it until it is set.
- Finish corners by hand.
- Cut pavers.
- Move or fit heavy objects
- Cut or shape stone, tile, brick, or related material
- Make concrete beams, columns, and panels. Arrange concrete forms.
- Wash away excess concrete.
- Apply latex and epoxy to floors.
- Halt concrete pouring if weather looks bad.
- Fill roadways, driveways, sidewalks, bridges, homes, and parking lots.
- Install masonry according to specifications.
- Install prefabricated building components
- Pour sand in as filler.
- Use chemical additives to speed up drying process if necessary.
- Apply cleaning solvents, adhesives, caulking, sealants, coatings, plaster, stucco or related material
- Erect scaffold; Climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
- Repair or replace damaged bricks, tile, or related masonry
- Build or repair masonry structures, including kilns or furnaces
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must have completed apprenticeship.
- 5 years’ experience.
- Must be able to provide a clean driving abstract and valid driver’s license.
