Position Summary: We are hiring a skilled Tradesman with proven experience in concrete finishing, carpentry finishing, and masonry. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to perform a range of finishing tasks to the highest standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most respected commercial construction companies in our area! If you are a skilled craftsman who takes pride in working with an industry leader then this is the career for you! Key Responsibilities: • Concrete Finishing: • Set forms, pour, level, and finish concrete surfaces (slabs, walkways, foundations). • Apply textures or surface treatments as required by project specifications. • Carpentry Finishing: • Install trim, doors, baseboards, and other finish carpentry elements. • Perform precise measurements, cuts, and installations to meet design standards. • Masonry: • Lay bricks, blocks, or stone in accordance with blueprint specifications. • Mix and apply mortar; ensure level, plumb, and aesthetically pleasing results. • Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. • Read and interpret construction drawings and plans. • Collaborate effectively with other trades and supervisors on-site. • Maintain a clean and organized job site.
See More Details >>Role Overview Bring precision and pride to every course you lay. As a Structural Masonry Craftsperson, you will turn plans into durable, clean, and visually consistent masonry work on active construction sites. A Day on the Job • Review construction drawings and plans to understand layout and specifications. • Lay bricks, blocks, or stone exactly to blueprint requirements. • Mix and apply mortar, setting units plumb, level, and aligned for an attractive finish. • Complete each task with a focus on safety, accuracy, and efficiency. • Coordinate smoothly with other trades and on-site supervisors to keep work moving. • Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free job site. What Success Looks Like Your walls meet spec, your joints are consistent, and your work area is spotless—delivered on time and in step with the broader site team.
See More Details >>May include, but not limited to: -Tend pumps, compressors, or generators to provide power for tools, machinery, or equipment or to heat or move materials, such as asphalt. -Lubricate, clean, or repair machinery, equipment, or tools. -Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials. -Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities. -Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed. -Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards. -Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes. -Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications. -Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes. -Perform site activities required of green certified construction practices, such as implementing waste management procedures, identifying materials for reuse, or installing erosion or sedimentation control mechanisms.
See More Details >>Becoming a mason in Alexandria, LA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 47,918 masons nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010, and projects a 0% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Alexandria, LA can earn an average of $1,280 per week in wages, with an annual overtime average of $4,600. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Mason Tenders' Training Fund help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $85,630 annually for experienced professionals.
