Mason - Concrete and Brick

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks an experienced Mason to maintain, repair, and construct masonry features across campus buildings and walkways. You will set up jobs, inspect work, and coordinate with supervisors to ensure safety and quality.

This role requires at least 5 years of concrete setup and finishing, ability to read blueprints and specifications, and proficiency with cement mixers, core-boring machines, and other masonry tools.

Qualifications

• 5 years Concrete set up and finishing (Required)
• Working knowledge of mason materials, equipment, methods and tools (Required)
• Operational journey-level Mason (Required)
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical specs, schematics, and blueprints (Required)
• Knowledge of tile setting at journey-level (Required)
• Ability to recognize problems and deterioration in masonry surfaces (Required)
• Operate standard masonry tools and equipment (Required)
• Estimate materials and labor to calculate layouts and costs (Required)
• Establish cooperative working relationships and communicate clearly (Required)
• Write simple English reports (Required)
• Knowledge of safety practices and ADA/OSHA regulations (Required)
• Physical ability to perform duties including lifting up to 50-90 lbs (Required)

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and construct masonry features across campus buildings and walkways.
• Set up jobs by collecting and preparing supplies and equipment.
• Inspect completed projects and submit labor and material charges.
• Inform supervisor of progress and resolve issues.
• Provide direction to semi-skilled and unskilled workers.
• Adhere to safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Concrete set up and finishing

Read blueprints/specifications

Problem solving

Team supervision

Work at heights

Education

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

Cement mixer

Core-boring machine

Air compressor

Jackhammer

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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