Stonemason

Bronte Construction Company Ontario Canada; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The stonemason role focuses on constructing stone structures such as piers, walls, abutments, and curbstone layering for vats, tanks, and floors on active sites in Dubai.

Candidates should hold a vocational masonry course, with 2–3 years of experience, and be capable of reading blueprints, mixing cement, and operating masonry tools. The position offers on-site work with overtime and opportunities to advance to foreman roles.

Qualifications

• Vocational masonry training completed.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with cement mixing and mortar preparation.
• Familiarity with construction tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Build stone structures such as piers, walls and abutments.
• Layer curbstones and perform specialized masonry work for vats and floors.
• Drill and repair stone or marble surfaces with appropriate tools.
• Measure and mark guidelines, mix mortars, and ensure alignment.
• Finish surfaces and maintain safety on site.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Construction knowledge

Detail oriented

Masonry tools

Concrete mixing

Heavy lifting

Algebra basics

Physical stamina

Education

Vocational Masonry course

Masonry training certificate

Tools

Power saw

Blowtorch

Mortar mixer

Job description

The stonemason’s responsibility includes building stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. They are also responsible for layering curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.

Basic tasks:

• Proper installing of stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments or high temperature equipment
• Drills and repair ornamental stone or marble surface, using blowtorch and mastic.
• Calculates angles and courses and determines vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
• Cleaning and mixing of mortars used In mixing cements
• Measures distance from reference points and marks guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
• Breaks or cuts stones, marble, tiles, or blocks to size, using edge of trowel, hammer, or power saw.
• Make finishing touches.

Education and Training Requirements:

• Vocational course in Masonry
• Training certificate of Masonry
• At least 2- 3 years working experience as Stonemason or Mason

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Have wide knowledge in construction works.
• Must be keen to details.
• Knowledge in designing and must know how to read blueprints
• Must have knowledge in mixing cements and other substance used refractory mixtures.
• Knowledge in operating construction tools and equipments
• Know basic algebra to calculate measurement, angles etc.
• Must be strong to carry heavy loads

Government and Private construction companies abroad are in need of masons especially with expertise in stone ad brick layering. Stonemasons have high opportunities working abroad because they can work either government or private owned construction company. Their expertise is widely needed especially in USA and Dubai where more buildings are expected to rise.

Stonemason often does field works. They usually work on construction sites or public highways. All mason workers are provided with safety attire to prevent accidents.

Work Hours:

Stonemasons work for 8-10 hours a day. Often times, they are required to work overtime but with pay.

Deserving and hard working masons are often promoted as Foreman, field coordinator or Estimator.

Related works:

• Brickmason
• Blockmason
• Tile and marble setters