Entering the masonry trade in Harrisonburg, VA typically begins 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 masonry workers nationwide, with projections showing a -2% growth rate from 2018-2028. However, the median annual wage for masonry workers was $53,010 as of May 2023, with the highest 10% earning more than $85,630 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
The Natural Garden designs and installs living landscapes and restores natural habitats in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont. In our landscapes we work primarily with native plants to feed the pollinators and support the greater food web, adding edible, herbal, and medicinal plants to nourish both human and wild inhabitants. Old-world stonework is incorporated into our ecological landscape designs to visually anchor the garden with timeless beauty. With over 25 years’ experience, The Natural Garden is the Shenandoah Valley’s source for creating healthy natural outdoor living spaces and for restoring streams, meadows, and woodlands to habitats of increasing biodiversity and natural beauty. The best candidate for Dry Stone Mason & Restoration Landscape Technician has a love for the fine art of dry stonework and gets energy from creating works of art that will stand the test of time. They appreciate the balancing act required to bring safe, efficient, high-q...
See More Details >>Construction Laborer – Hardscape Construction Southern Playground has an immediate need for an experienced Construction Laborer. The ideal candidate will have experience with hardscape construction (working with materials & structures used to create outdoor spaces), including carpentry, irrigation installation, water & sewer pipe installation, concrete forming & finishing, paver installation, and general labor skills. What We Do: We design and construct unique public outdoor spaces, including playground and aquatic environments for children and families. These spaces typically include water fountains, interactive water features, outdoor shelters, decorative concrete, paver patios/walkways, and public parking spaces. The Details: • Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia (on-site/outdoors) • Duration: 6+ month project • Schedule: Typical work week is Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm (schedule/hours, and days of week may slightly vary depending on project deadlines, weather conditions, etc.). Job Duties & Necessary Skills: • You will help establish grades, perform layout, glue PVC water lines, backfill and tamp excavations, install perimeter forms, install concrete rebar reinforcement, place and finish concrete. • The project includes water fountains, aquatic play areas, colored concrete, and synthetic turf. You will succeed if you have experience and knowledge of the layout and construction of pools, fountains, retaining walls, sitting walls, patios, walkways, steps, and/or pillars. • Most projects include excavation. Your skill set should include the following: demolition, drainage resolution, cut/fill, compaction, roadway installation, foundation preparation and backfill, grading and re-grading, new lawn installation and repair, seeding and straw, hydro-seeding, sod, playground areas, septic install, shed pad install, site preparation, trench and backfill. • You will be responsible for the daily upkeep of the job site, company equipment, vehicles, and tools. • Each crew member must wear appropriate personal protective equipment and require his fellow crew members to do the same. • No matter what specific task you are completing, you can expect to get dirty doing it. • The job requires heavy lifting and working outdoors in all kinds of weather. • We are required to work in rainy and/or wet conditions, which means some Saturdays or longer hours may be needed to stay on schedule. • A valid driver's license is required; CDL license is plus. • Bi-lingual Spanish and English is a plus. About Southern Playground: Southern Playground was founded in 1975 and has been a leader in the design and construction of Children's Aquatic Play Environments for over 20 years. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to build something that will fill you with pride and joy, while also making a meaningful contribution to the local community. Company DescriptionSouthern Playground was founded in 1975 and has been a leader in the design and construction of Children's Aquatic Play Environments for over 20 years. We offer competitive compensation and the opportunity to build something that will fill you with pride and joy, while also making a meaningful contribution to the local community.
See More Details >>ABOUT Sailors in the Navy’s Construction Battalion are makers. They’re driven to work with their hands and they know the value of doing a job right the first time. They’re tougher than any task and they’re not afraid to get a little dirty. As part of the Construction Battalion, better known as the Seabees, you’ll be part of a team that crafts the Navy’s infrastructure from the ground up and paves the way—literally—to victory. The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war. Navy Reserve Sailors seamlessly support and actively aid that mission, all while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world. If you’re interested in becoming an Aircrewman in the Navy Reserve, check out the following careers available in the field. CONSTRUCTION JOBS IN THE NAVY RESERVE BUILDER Gain training for work in a range of trades, such as carpentry, plaster, roofing, concrete, masonry, brickwork, painting, cabinetry and more. CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIAN Make sure the Navy's power grid stays lit—from the poles and lines outside to the complex electrical and communication wiring inside structures. EQUIPMENT OPERATOR From crane operation to roadbuilding equipment, you can help pave the way for successful Navy missions and earn your operators’ licenses while you do it. STEELWORKER Manage construction operations, craft steel structures, and perform welding, cutting and other specialized metalwork operations. UTILITIESMAN From maintaining heating, air and plumbing systems on Navy bases to rebuilding utilities infrastructure for hospitals in cities struck by natural disasters, it’s up to you to keep vital systems running. PAY & BENEFITS When you serve your country, you become a part of something truly important – and you deserve to be rewarded accordingly. Navy Reserve Sailors enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, from state-of-the- art training to extensive educational assistance, VA benefits and more. In return for your service and dedication, the Navy Reserve provides you with the benefits to succeed in both your military and civilian lives: • Receive 4 days of basic pay for only 2 days worked (16 hours) each drill weekend • Opportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian career • Educational assistance • Tax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your family • VA guaranteed home loans • Low-cost insurance options, including up to $400,000 in life insurance • Travel opportunities • Earn points toward retirement benefits every time you drill • Retirement after 20 qualifying years • TRICARE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Navy Reserve Sailors continue to hold educational opportunities through Tuition Assistance, DANTES and their post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill. Further education opportunities are also available through the US Naval War College and Senior Enlisted Academy, as well as certifications and licenses available through the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL). QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • U.S. citizen or equivalent • High school graduate or equivalent • 17 years of age or older General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before. This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Navy. The application is for a specific position within the Navy. WORK ENVIRONMENT Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes. Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $24.00 - $37.00 per hour Bonus amounts may vary based on eligibility Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Life insurance • Retirement plan Work Location: On the road About the Company: US Navy Reserve
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