Mason - Concrete and Brick

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking a skilled journeyman mason to maintain, repair, and design masonry features across campus. You will prepare materials, supervise semi-skilled staff, and ensure adherence to specifications and safety standards in all tasks.

The role requires five years of concrete work, blueprints reading, and ADA/OSHA knowledge. Candidates must meet license requirements and be able to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Five years of concrete setup and finishing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, schematics, and blueprints.
• Operational journey-level mason with tile setting knowledge.
• Knowledge of ADA/OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50–90 lbs with/without assistance.
• Ability to work at heights and on sloped roofs.
• Experience using masonry tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and modify masonry structures on campus.
• Prepare supplies and equipment for masonry tasks.
• Inspect completed projects and report progress to supervisor.
• Provide direction to semi-skilled and unskilled workers.
• Establish and follow safety procedures at all times.
• Read blueprints and ensure compliance with specs.

Skills

Masonry finishing

Concrete setup

Tile setting

Blueprint reading

Cost calculations

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Team leadership

Reading specifications

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Certified trade apprenticeship

CA Class C Driver's License

Tools

Cement mixer

Jackhammer

Core-boring machine

Air compressor

Brick/tile tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Department Summary

Supporting the University’s mission by creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

We aim to maintain and improve campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure through responsive, efficient, and customer focused service.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Supervisor and Manager for Paint/Sign/Roofing/Mason Shops, maintain, repair, design, modify and/or alter masonry, concrete: cutting coring or pouring, tile work, brick, concrete set up and finishing, walkways, retaining walls etc. of buildings, walkways, and related structures and facilities. Set-up job by collecting and preparing supplies and equipment used in all phases of masonry using: cement mixers, stones, brick mortar, shovels, wood strips, nails, adhesives etc. Inspect all complete projects and submit all labor and material charges appropriately. Apprise supervisor of job progress and to resolve any problem(s) related to the job. Provide direction to semi-skilled and unskilled workers. Established safety procedures at all times.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years Concrete set up and finishing (Required)
• Working knowledge of the materials, equipment, methods, and tools of the mason's trade. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to perform as an operational journey-level Mason. (Required)
• Ability to: install, maintain, and repair concrete, stone, brick, marble surfaces etc.; read, interpret and understand technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of operational journey-level tile setting. (Required)
• Ability to recognize problems and signs of damage or deterioration in masonry surfaces of building foundations, walkways, retaining walls etc. (Required)
• Ability to operate various standard tools and equipment of the masonry trade such as core-boring machine, cement mixer, air compressor, jackhammer etc.; work at heights and walk on sloped roofs. (Required)
• Skill in: modifying and/or adapting designs, procedures or methods to make necessary alterations and modifications; estimating material and labor requirements to accomplish tasks; adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing 4-digit numbers and fractions in order to calculate layouts, offsets, and provide accurate cost calculations to Supervisor. (Required)
• Ability to: establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, visitors and outside agencies; use oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information; work independently and follow through on assignments. (Required)
• Skill in writing simple English phrases using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports that are accurate and easy to comprehend. (Required)
• Working knowledge of: standard safe work practices; UBC, OSHA and ADA requirements as it relates to the function, and the ability to recognize discrepancies of ADA and Fire/Life/Safety codes at each job and report to Supervisor. (Required)
• Ability to: stand, crawl, walk and stoop; push and pull and lift object up to 50 lbs; push and pull lift and lower object weighing up to 90 lbs. with assistance; work outdoors in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures or under adverse situations and conditions, e.g. dirty, noisy, etc. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Other Type of Degree Satisfactory completion of a certified trade-related apprenticeship program or equivalent experience and education. (Required)
• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

Schedule

6:30AM - 3:00PM, Monday through Friday

Union/Policy Covered

K4-Skilled Crafts-UCLA

Complete Position Description

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