Mason Journeyman

Riley Construction; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Construction in Kenosha, WI is seeking skilled bricklayers to join our field team. You will measure, lay out, and install brick, block and stone, ensuring precise alignment and solid mortar beds. Expect work on facades, veneers and plaster repairs with ladders and scaffolding as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus bricklayer apprenticeship or equivalent experience. Strong reading, math and problem‑solving skills are essential for accurate, efficient repairs and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent, plus bricklaying apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Ability to measure, lay out and align bricks, blocks, and stone to specified thickness.
• Ability to read instructions, perform basic math, and apply basic geometry.

Responsibilities

• Measures distance from reference points and marks guidelines to lay out work.
• Installs brick, concrete block and stone materials in mortar beds.
• Determines vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
• Fastens brick or stone veneer to structures with mortar and ties.
• Applies plaster to walls to complete repair work.
• Works on ladders and scaffolding to complete tasks.

Skills

Bricklaying

Reading comprehension

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bricklayer apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include, but are not limited to, the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned:

• Measures distance from reference points and marks guidelines on working surface to lay out work.
• Includes skills needed to install brick, concrete block and stone materials. Places materials in a mortar bed to level and align materials to specified thickness.
• Determines vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
• Fastens brick or stone veneer to face of structures, with tie wires embedded in mortar between bricks, or in anchor holes in veneer brick.
• Applies plaster to walls to complete repair work.
• Works on ladders and scaffolding systems to complete work.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High School graduate or GED equivalent. Completion of Bricklayer Apprenticeship or equal experience

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or more up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.