Masonry Specialist Job Duties: • Assist in the layout and construction of various structures, including framing, sheathing, and roofing. • Utilize cutting-edge tools and equipment to perform construction tasks safely and efficiently. • Identify and correct safety hazards promptly and communicate more serious safety concerns to the foreman. • Demolish, rebuild, and restore chimneys with precision and care. • Skillfully cut openings in walls, ceilings, and floors made of masonry materials, ensuring proper execution. Join our team and be part of exciting projects that showcase your masonry skills!
See More Details >>The Brick Mason assists in various construction tasks related to masonry structures. Their duties include helping with building layout, framing, sheathing, and roofing components. They are responsible for cutting openings into walls, ceilings, and floors made of masonry materials to ensure proper installation and functionality. The role involves working closely with team members to support the construction process, ensuring accuracy and safety in all tasks. Attention to detail and adherence to project specifications are essential for successful completion of assignments. The Brick Mason contributes to the overall quality and durability of masonry structures by performing these duties efficiently and safely.
See More Details >>About the position Responsibilities • Install, modify, and repair facility masonry walls, floors, and structures. • Provide support to facility renovation, repair, and construction projects in compliance with project documents and schedules. • Repair campus masonry structures, emphasizing restoring original architecture and function. • Assist other shop trades personnel with project-related duties, including asphalt and concrete construction or repair, interior demolition, installation or removal of scaffold, and relocation of furniture and heavy equipment. • Read, understand, and work from drawings, specifications, standards, and written or verbal instructions with or without direct supervision. • Ensure projects are executed in accordance with project requirements, campus standards, and applicable codes. • Provide special event support to campus departments, including construction/assembly of platforms, steps, and stages; delivery and setup of flags and banners; staging of barricades; and tower lighting support. • Promote and maintain frequent communications and positive relations with all stakeholders. • Promote a culture of teamwork within the shop and with other shops. • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects. • Emphasize accountability for meeting schedule commitments. • Practice and promote the values and goals of the university and the hiring department. • Provide timely and accurate processing of shop written and electronic documentation, including material requisitions, timesheets, and daily labor reports. • Develop estimates and order materials. • Assist team members in solving work-related problems at jobsites. • Maintain high standards for employee conduct, productivity, and safety. • Support zone maintenance shops and other campus departments in repair of campus facilities. • Drive UT vehicle to and from job sites to deliver personnel, equipment, and materials. • Attend management-directed meetings and training. Requirements • High school graduation or GED. • At least three years journey-level commercial or industrial masonry experience. • Current driver's license and acceptable driving record for the most recent 36 months. Nice-to-haves • More than five years journey-level commercial or industrial masonry experience. • Demonstrated ability to produce quality work from project drawings, specifications, construction standards, and/or written-verbal instructions with or without direct supervision. • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate with building clients, co-workers, and supervisors in a team environment. • Experience working in a large university, commercial, or industrial physical plant. Benefits • Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) • Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options • Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays • Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan • Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) • Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses • Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities • Tuition assistance • Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets • Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card • Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff ID card
See More Details >>Becoming a mason in Austin, TX, typically begins with a comprehensive apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 14,603 masonry workers in Texas, with an average weekly wage of $692.30 in Austin. The masonry trade in Austin projects a steady demand for skilled workers, with an average annual salary of $718.73 for experienced professionals, offering a stable career path with strong earning potential.
