bricklayer

Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 5 years or more

Work Locations: On the road; frequent or constant travel is required.

Work Setting:

• Construction
• Historical restoration
• Commercial
• Institutional
• Residential

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units
• Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing
• Construct and install prefabricated masonry units
• Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools
• Instruct apprentices
• Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces

Credentials:

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Additional Information:

• Security and safety: Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/Travel Information:

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own Tools/Equipment:

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits:

• Health benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan
• Financial benefits: Life insurance
• Other benefits: Free parking available, Team building opportunities

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Part-time

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Construction