Mason - Historic Restoration

The Durable Slate Company; Savage (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

OSHA safety training

Overtime pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) after 90 days

Bonuses for attendance and travel

Promotions based on performance

Paid vacation

Per diem for travel

Job summary

The Durable Restoration Company is seeking experienced masons for a historic restoration team in Minnesota. You will work on stone and masonry preservation projects across federal, military, and historic sites, gaining hands-on craftsmanship on long-lasting structures.

Training is provided for historic mortar techniques, with opportunities to advance through performance-based pay and seasonal bonuses. Pre-employment screening and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in masonry and efficiency with restoration techniques.
• Repointing or masonry repair experience; historic mortar training available.

Responsibilities

• Work on restoration and preservation of historic masonry and stone structures.
• Perform repointing and repair of aging masonry systems.
• Work with lime-based mortars and specialty restoration materials.
• Contribute to federal, military, and historic preservation projects.
• Hands-on craftsmanship on long-lasting, visible structures.

Skills

Masonry experience

Repointing

Historic mortar experience

Carpentry

Metal work

Roofing

Job description

Mason - Historic Restoration

The Durable Restoration Company is hiring experienced masons to join a specialized historic restoration team working on stone, masonry, and preservation projects across federal, military, and historic sites.This is a skilled trade role that builds long-term expertise in historic restoration masonry.

About Durable Restoration

Durable Restoration is a specialized historic preservation contractor focused on restoring stone, masonry, and architectural structures across federal, military, and historic sites.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON:

• Work on the restoration and preservation of historic masonry and stone structures
• Perform repointing and repair of aging masonry systems
• Work with lime-based mortars and specialty restoration materials
• Contribute to federal, military, and historic preservation projects
• Hands‑on craftsmanship on long‑lasting, visible structures

PREFERRED TRAITS:

• Experience in repointing or masonry repair (historic mortar experience is a plus—we will train the right candidates)
• Carpentry, metal work, roofing skills are aplus
• Historic mortar experience is not required—we provide full training in restoration techniques.

COMPENSATION:

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• $20-$40/hr. based on experience and skill progression
• Pay increases based on performance

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Masonry experience and efficiency
• Reliable work ethic

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Pre-employment drug screening (We are a drug free workplace!)
• Pre-employment background check
• Federal/DoD clearance needed for specific projects

WE OFFER:

• Paid in house and on the job training.
• Paid Safety and OSHA Compliance Training.
• Uncapped Over Time and Workthrough the Winter.
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance and 401(k) after 90 days.
• Quarterly bonuses for perfect attendance, Saturdays worked and days worked out of town.
• Promotions based on performance, not tenure.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid travel time, hotel and per diem provided when traveling.

https://www.durablerestoration.com/

The Durable Slate and Restoration Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.