What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houck Mason/Bricklayer Foreman position at Houck Group Family of Companies?
Classification:
Non-Exempt
Reports to:
Houck & Company, Inc. Restoration Department Superintendent
Job Description
Summary/Objective
Perform masonry restoration work such as mortar joint tuckpointing, masonry repair/replacement, masonry façade cleaning, joint sealant recaulking and other wall façade repairs. Also includes some traditional masonry construction work such as laying brick, block, precast concrete, and natural stone.
Essential Functions
- All work is to be performed professionally and safely
- Remove deteriorated mortar and install new mortar joints
- Remove and replace deteriorated/damaged masonry such as brick, block, and stone
- Install through-wall flashings at walls, vents, and other surfaces
- Perform façade repairs to help maintain buildings and prevent/stop water infiltration
- Lays and aligns bricks, blocks, or tiles to build or repair structures
- Mixes mortar (sand, cement, lime, etc.) by hand or machine
- Cleans construction site to eliminate possible hazards
- Loads and unloads truck
- Washes and treats wall surfaces using cleaning and water repellent restoration products as specified
- Erects scaffolding and works out of aerial equipment to work above ground level
- Receives instructions from supervisor
- Abides by all OSHA and Houck safety guidelines
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Competencies
- Masonry restoration materials and repair methods
- Building and construction standards and methods
- Understands the correct tools to use and their functions
- Basic mathematical skills
- Public and personnel safety
- Control operations of equipment or systems
- Understanding and able to follow written directions
- Problem identification and solutions of problems
- Judgment and decision making, time management
- Active listening-giving full attention to what people are saying
- Flexibility
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Communication/People Skills
- Match and detect differences between colors, shades, and texture
Requirements
- Member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 5 or willing to join
Work Environment
Functions can take place indoors or outdoors, sometimes in high, precarious places with fumes and/or airborne particles. The standard work environment has loud to very loud noise levels associated with various equipment, coworkers, and phone conversations. Often work must be performed in high and/or cramped workspaces and awkward positions. The employee works around hazardous situations, materials, and equipment.
Physical Demands
Physical demands are based on the ability to perform the following actions throughout an 8–10 hour period of work for a 4-7 day work week.
- Exert oneself physically over long periods of time during the workday
- Bend stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and other extremities, climb and/or balance yourself
- Use one’s abdominal muscles and lower back to lift continuously over time without fatiguing
- Exert maximum muscle force to lift, pull, or carry objects
- Keep or regain one’s body balance or to stay upright
- Lift up to 50-100 pounds on occasion and up to 50 pounds regularly
- Excellent vision skills (with or without correction) are required
- Ability to clearly hear within speech range in an environment with construction noise
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory requirements.
Position Type
Full-Time/Variable Hours
Compensation
Hourly
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Comparable Experience ( 5 Years)
Travel
Frequent daily/local travel. In-state and out-of-state travel required, sometimes for overnight or multiple-day stays. Company does not guarantee transportation.
Other Duties
This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change at any time.
Houck & Company, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
