bricklayer

Government of Canada - Western; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is looking for a Mason to perform on-site work in Abbotsford. The role requires preparing and laying bricks, estimating materials, constructing installations, and supervising workers. Candidates should possess a secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to 2 years of experience in masonry. This position does not offer remote work options.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, or masonry units.
• Estimate materials, tools, and equipment for projects.
• Construct and install prefabricated masonry units.
• Build patios and decorative installations.
• Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required.
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages.
• Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks using tools.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Lay bricks or other masonry units for chimneys and fireplaces.
• Supervise other workers.
• Restore, clean, or paint existing masonry structures.

Skills

Client focus

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

On-site work: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Qualifications

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units
• Estimate materials, tools and equipment required for projects
• Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing
• Construct and install prefabricated masonry units
• Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
• Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools
• Instruct apprentices
• Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces
• Supervise other workers
• Restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures

Additional information

• Client focus
• Team player