Masonry Jobs in Amherst Town, Massachusetts

Stonemason

Job Summary The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a skilled Stonemason/Mason to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, repair, and preventive maintenance of various masonry materials on walls, stairs, catch basins, gate/water valves, form work, and related structures. Essential Functions: • Lays stone, brick, and cement blocks using hand and power tools to build, alter, repair, and maintain brick and concrete surfaces and structures. • Works with Goshen Stone, granite, brick, and concrete pavers to build or repair dry laid stonewalls, sidewalks, stairs, or catch basins. • Prepares surfaces for concrete work. • Repairs masonry on stairs, catch basins, water/gate valves, and walls with concrete. • Pours concrete in molds or forms to make slabs or blocks. • Mixes mortar and concrete by hand or using a portable mixer. • Reads and interprets blueprints/drawings to determine specifications and materials required for a project. • Uses straight edges, rules, and staked lines to lay out a foundation or wall pattern. • Mixes specified proportions of cement, sand, and water to obtain grout used in fusing stone pieces together. • Lays and aligns stones according to set construction plans and specifications. • Applies and spreads mortar on slabs/surfaces using a trowel. • Cuts, shapes, and smooths rock materials using abrasive saw and power grinders. • Operates cranes, hoists, and other lifting equipment to move monument sections from a truck bed onto a foundation. • Positions construction forms or mold along the guidelines of walls. • Lining mold interior with treated paper and fills with composition-stone mixture. • Constructs and installs prefabricated stone carvings/masonry units for buildings. • Uses a pick and shovel to dig trenches or holes for monument foundation. • Sets and verifies the vertical and horizontal alignment of structures with the aid of levels and plumb bob. • Smooths mortar using a tucker point to achieve an attractive finish. • Replaces defective or missing masonry units on walls or floors. • Cleans the surface of marble/stone structures using a sponge, brush, water, or chemical solution. • Operates a state vehicle to travel to a work site. • Participates in snow removal operations. Other Functions: • Performs other duties as assigned. • Knowledge of applicable University rules and regulations. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure): • Minimum of two (2) years' working experience as a Stonemason or Mason is required. • A Class D Driver's License is required upon hire. • Able to envision and implement aesthetic patterns in the design and construction of stone structures. • Able to lift and work with heavy tools and building materials. • Ability to perform rigorous work tasks, including lifting and aligning blocks for extended periods. • Wide knowledge in construction work. • Ability to focus on details. • Ability to read blueprints. • Knowledge of mixing cements and other substances used for refractory mixtures. • Ability to use construction tools and equipment. • Knowledge of basic algebra to calculate measurement, angles, etc. • Ability to carry heavy loads. • Knowledge of standard practices, methods, and techniques used in masonry. • Knowledge of the types and uses of materials used in masonry, such as brick, stone, sand, etc. • Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment used in masonry, such as portable mixers, etc. • Knowledge of the types and uses of masonry hand tools used in masonry/stone work, such as spades, chisels, trowels, etc. Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure): • Vocational course in Masonry is preferred. • Possession of a Class B Driver's License is preferred. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: • Able to lift and work with heavy tools and building materials. • Ability to perform rigorous work tasks, including lifting and aligning blocks for extended periods. • Ability to carry heavy loads. Additional Details: • A Class 2B Hoisting License is required within six (6) months of hire. • A Class 1C Hoisting License is required within six (6) months of hire. Any staff that operates forklifts must have a Forklift Endorsement, and the employee has six (6) months from the date of hire to obtain it. • This position is an essential personnel maintenance function. The incumbent is required to update the service desk and supervisors with current phone number(s). Work Schedule: • Monday-Friday; 7am - 3pm. • There may be the obligation to work overtime and may include returning to work between normally scheduled shifts when directed. Salary Information: Grade 13