Cement Masons

Hoffman Structures; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman Structures seeks an experienced concrete finisher to smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, including floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs, using hand tools and power tools. The role requires reading blueprints, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with a team to achieve specified textures and repairs.

Work is outdoors in varying weather, with physical demands such as lifting, bending, and climbing. Union membership is common and may be applicable in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience finishing poured concrete surfaces.
• Ability to read blueprints and manuals.
• Must pass Pre-Employment and regular drug tests.
• Able to wear fall protection equipment and climb ladders.
• Strong teamwork and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Finisher; smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures, using hand tools or power tools, including floats, trowels, screeds, power tools.
• Spreads concrete using rake or shovel.
• Screeds concrete to specified depth and workable consistency, using 2 x 4 screed and floats.
• Smooth, and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete, using straightedge and float or power screed.
• Finishes concrete surfaces, using power trowel.
• Removes rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder or chisel and hammer, and patches holes with fresh concrete.
• Molds expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
• May produce rough concrete surface, using broom. May specialize in finishing steps and stairways.
• May break up and repair old concrete surfaces, using pneumatic tools, and be designated Cement Mason, maintenance (any industry).
• Belong to local union hall.

Skills

Concrete finishing

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tool handling

Teamwork

Tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Application review will take into account without limitation the following criteria: union membership and qualifications, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Structures.

WORK DESCRIPTION

Finisher; smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures, using hand tools or power tools, including floats, trowels, screeds, power tools.

• Spreads concrete using rake or shovel.
• Screeds concrete to specified depth and workable consistency, using 2 x 4 screed and floats.
• Smooth, and shape surfaces of freshly poured concrete, using straightedge and float or power screed.
• Finishes concrete surfaces, using power trowel.
• Removes rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, using power grinder or chisel and hammer, and patches holes with fresh concrete.
• Molds expansion joints and edges, using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
• May produce rough concrete surface, using broom. May specialize in finishing steps and stairways.
• May break up and repair old concrete surfaces, using pneumatic tools, and be designated Cement Mason, maintenance (any industry).
• Belong to local union hall.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is mainly outside thus exposed to various weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL

• Able to pass Pre-Employment & Regular Drug Tests.
• Must be able to wear fall protection equipment and physically able to climb ladders and cranes.
• Standing/Walking - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).
• Sit - Seldom (less than 33% a day).
• Bend (neck and back) - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).
• Use of hands for repetitive grasping - Constantly (66% to 100% a day).
• Use of hands for pushing & pulling - Constantly (66% to 100% a day).
• Use of hands for fine manipulation - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Squatting & Kneeling - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).
• Climb (stairs & ladders) - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Reaching Overhead - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Lift Overhead - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Crawling - Seldom (less than 33% a day).
• Knee Stand - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).
• Lift/Carry - at least 40 pounds - Occasionally (less than 33% a day).
• Pushing & Pulling - Frequently (33% to 66% a day).

MENTAL

• Constant mental alertness, accuracy, and attention to detail required.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team.
• Must be able to make decisions, and follow through on all assignments.
• Must use creativity, independent judgment, and organizational and problem solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.
• Must be able to plan and organize work.
• Must be able to read blue prints, manuals, and communicate with coworkers.
• Must not be afraid of heights.
• Work in a safe manner in compliance with Hoffman's Safety Policy.
• Good attendance.