About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work setting: Construction. Repair. Renovation. Commercial. Residential. Tasks: Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units. Estimate materials, tools and equipment required for projects . Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing. Construct and install prefabricated masonry units. Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations. Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required. Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages. Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools. Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces. Restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures. Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Gloves. Safety glasses/goggles. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend.