Mason Plasterer (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites skilled individuals to apply for the Mason Plasterer position within its Office of Facilities Management. This role is essential for maintaining and constructing masonry structures, including blocks, stones, and bricks. Candidates will engage in a variety of tasks, utilizing both hand and machine tools, and will lead a team of helpers. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience in masonry and plastering work. If you have the skills and passion for craftsmanship, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or Vocational School or equivalent certificate.
• Three years of experience in masonry and plastering work.

Responsibilities

• Perform general masonry work in maintenance and construction.
• Construct and repair concrete structures and manage helpers.

Skills

Masonry work

Plastering

Concrete work

Use of hand tools

Use of machine tools

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational School Certification

Tools

Masonry tools

Concrete mixers

Job description

• Position Type:
  Non Instructional - All Titles/ Mason Plasterer
  
  
• Date Posted:
  2/19/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Project Control - 355
  
  

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT


MASON PLASTERER
Office of Facilities Management – Project Control

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Mason Plasterer within the Office of Facilities Management - Project Control.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION: Under direction, performs all general masonry work involved in the maintenance and construction of block, stone and brick structures; constructs and repairs concrete structures; works with various machine and hand tools common to the masonry trade; may prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with the building code or accepted trade practices; takes the lead over and gives suitable assignments to those assigned as helpers; does other related duties as required.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
2. Three (3) years of experience in masonry work involving a variety of tasks in brick, stone, and brickwork, plastering, and general concrete work.
3. Three (3) years of experience in plastering work involving a variety of tasks.
4. Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.