Mason

MC1 - DEVCON STUCTURES INC. (MANGUIKAY BRANCH); Cebu City; On-site; PHP 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is looking for a skilled mason to construct, repair, and maintain structures using various materials. The role involves working from blueprints, performing repairs, finishing surfaces, and adhering to safety standards. Candidates should be proficient in using hand and power tools, with a focus on quality and compliance with local codes.

Responsibilities

• Lay bricks, stones, or concrete blocks to build walls, foundations, fireplaces, chimneys, and other structures.
• Mix mortar, concrete, or other bonding agents to ensure materials are securely attached.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine project requirements and measurements.
• Perform repairs to damaged or deteriorating structures, replacing broken stones or bricks and repointing joints.
• Restore historic buildings by carefully replacing damaged masonry while preserving the original design.
• Smooth and finish surfaces, ensuring that joints are neat and consistent.
• Remove excess mortar and clean up the work area to maintain a high-quality appearance.
• Use tools like levels, rulers, and measuring tapes to ensure precise alignment, levelness, and dimensions.
• Adhere to safety guidelines, including wearing appropriate protective equipment.
• Use hand tools and power tools to carry out tasks.

Job description

A mason is a skilled tradesperson responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining buildings, walls, and other structures using materials like brick, stone, concrete, and blocks. Masons work with a variety of materials to create durable, aesthetically pleasing structures while adhering to safety standards and design specifications.

• Lay bricks, stones, or concrete blocks to build walls, foundations, fireplaces, chimneys, and other structures.
• Mix mortar, concrete, or other bonding agents to ensure materials are securely attached.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine project requirements and measurements.

Repairs and Restoration

• Perform repairs to damaged or deteriorating structures, replacing broken stones or bricks and repointing joints.
• Restore historic buildings by carefully replacing damaged masonry while preserving the original design.

Surface Finishing

• Smooth and finish surfaces, ensuring that joints are neat and consistent.
• Remove excess mortar and clean up the work area to maintain a high-quality appearance.

Measurement and Alignment

• Use tools like levels, rulers, and measuring tapes to ensure precise alignment, levelness, and dimensions.
• Ensure all structures are built to local codes and safety regulations.

Safety Compliance

• Adhere to safety guidelines, including wearing appropriate protective equipment (e.g., gloves, goggles, helmets).
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment to prevent accidents and hazards.

Tool and Equipment Operation

• Use hand tools (e.g., hammers, chisels, trowels) and power tools (e.g., saws, drills) to carry out tasks.
• Maintain and care for tools to ensure their proper functioning and longevity.