Mason/bricklayer (Laborer & Foreman) - Harrisburg, United States - Houck Group Family of Companies
Description
Non-ExemptReports to:
Houck & Company, Inc. Restoration Department Superintendent
EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled
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.
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 throughwall 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 listeninggiving 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 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
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.
Houck & Company, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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