Masonry Helper

The-Koetter-Group; Floyds Knobs (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The-Koetter-Group in Floyds Knobs, IN, is seeking a masonry worker to mix mortars, cut materials, install tile or brick surfaces, and support scaffold setup. You will also handle material transport, surface preparation, and final cleaning while following drawings and safety procedures.

This on-site role requires physical endurance and strong teamwork to complete projects efficiently and to high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience mixing mortar, plaster, and grout.
• Ability to cut tile/stone with power saws or tile cutters.
• Familiarity with safety equipment and physical labor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Mix mortar, plaster, and grout according to formulas.
• Erect scaffolding or install structures.
• Cut materials to size using power saws or tile cutters.
• Transport materials and assist in installation.
• Prepare and install tile, brick, or stone surfaces.
• Clean work sites and manage materials.

Skills

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Operation and Control

Time Management

Job description

Masonry Job Description

Tasks

• Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
• Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
• Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
• Modify material moving, mixing, grouting, grinding, polishing, or cleaning procedures, according to installation or material requirements.
• Transport materials, tools, or machines to installation sites, manually or using conveyance equipment.
• Provide assistance in the preparation, installation, repair, or rebuilding of tile, brick, or stone surfaces.
• Locate and supply materials to masons for installation, following drawings or numbered sequences.
• Arrange or store materials, machines, tools, or equipment.
• Clean installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites, or storage areas, using water, chemical solutions, oxygen lances, or polishing machines.
• Move or position materials such as marble slabs, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Remove excess grout or residue from tile or brick joints, using sponges or trowels.
• Apply grout between joints of bricks or tiles, using grouting trowels.
• Apply caulk, sealants, or other agents to installed surfaces.
• Remove damaged tile, brick, or mortar, and clean or prepare surfaces, using pliers, hammers, chisels, drills, wire brushes, or metal wire anchors.
• Correct surface imperfections or fill chipped, cracked, or broken bricks or tiles, using fillers, adhesives, or grouting materia

Knowledge

• Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Skills

• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Abilities

• Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• Multi limb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
• Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Work Activities

• Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Detailed Work Activities

• Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
• Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
• Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
• Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
• Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.

Work Context

• Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets.
• Face-to-Face Discussions.
• Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls .
• Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable.
• Time Pressure.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.