Masonry Jobs in Jersey City, New Jersey

Mason

**Department:** Public Works • *Division:** Buildings and Streets • *Exempt/Non-Exempt:** Non-Exempt • *Union/Management:** Local 245 • *Full-Time/Part-Time/Seasonal:** Full-Time • *Workweek: **Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM –3:00 PM The City of Jersey City is seeking a qualified and experienced Mason for the Department of Public Works, Division of Buildings and Streets. Under the direction of the Supervisor, the ideal candidate will perform all general masonry work involved in the maintenance and construction of block, stone, and brick structures; constructs and repairs concrete structures; works with various machine and hand tools common to the masonry trade; may prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with the building code or accepted trade practices; takes the lead over and gives suitable assignments to those assigned as helpers; does other related duties as required. • *Job Duties:**  Constructs block, stone, and brick walls, manholes, chimneys, columns, partitions, and other structures by establishing grade, setting lines, constructing forms, determining and mixing or supervising the mixing of cement or mortar, pouring footings or foundation, and laying block, stone, and brick.  Erects or supervises the erection of scaffolding and ramps and finishing of joints.  Builds or lays concrete structures such as sidewalks, porches, stairs, and floors by laying out and setting forms, establishing pitch, preparing base, mixing concrete, pouring, and finishing the surface.  Points brickwork or stone structures; patches plaster or stucco walls and ceilings, and repairs cracked or broken concrete structures.  Uses trowels, joiners, edgers, chisels, levels, plumb bobs, vibrators, and concrete mixers.  Mixes cement mortar, lime, and lime mortar. Slakes lime and tempers mortar.  May prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with the building code or approved trade practices.  Makes time and materials estimates.  Inspects work in progress and completed work.  May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.  Must be able to utilize all power tools related to breaking up concrete.  Must be able to dig ditches.  Spackles, and paints interior and exterior metal, wood, and masonry surfaces.  Does general sheet metal work involved in repairing roofs, drainboards, and rainspouts.  Maintaining a neat and tidy work area after completing a job. Cleans tools and equipment.  Operating equipment such as a forklift, dump truck, and flatbed.  Performs other related duties as required • *Required Education:** High School Diploma or GED required. • *Required Experience:** Five (5) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of construction and maintenance equipment. • *Required License:** Appointees must possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. • *Preferred Certification:** Appointees are recommended to possess an ACI certification and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction. • *Essential Skills:**  Knowledge of problems involved in masonry work.  Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.  Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.  Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.  Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use needed equipment, materials, and supplies.  Ability to give suitable assignments and to establish and maintain needed records and files.  Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.  Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. • *Residency Requirement:** Employee must be a resident of the State of New Jersey or become a resident of New Jersey within a year (“New Jersey First Act” P.L. 2011, c.70). • *Salary:** $52,000-$55,000. Based on qualifications and experience. Competitive Jersey City retirement and health benefits packages are available, including pension, dental, medical, prescription, FSA (flexible spending account),life insurance, and more.