Job Responsibilities • Perform site maintenance, including cleanup and material handling. • Operate equipment like power tools and saws. • This role demands individuals with good balance and physical strength. • Assist in vertical concrete pouring and reshore installation per instructions. • Familiarize quickly with various operations, including vertical installations, framing, and decking.
See More Details >>Hiring Department Campus Facilities Management (CFM) Job Description The Building Trades Specialist (BTS) Mason position is part of the Campus Facilities Management (CFM) Department and is responsible for performing skilled work on a journey level in the building trades of masonry, concrete flatwork, and road surfaces. Ideal candidates will enjoy working both indoors and outdoors and take pride in maintaining visually appealing spaces for faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors. Key Responsibilities • Construct, maintain and repair structures using masonry materials. Plan layout, mix bonding material, shape and lay stone, brick, tile and other masonry material using appropriate bonding agents. • Repair and finish joints between stones or bricks of masonry structure. Plan layout, remove existing bonding material, mix and apply fresh bonding agent. • Set forms, embed necessary reinforcing materials, pour and finish concrete, asphalt or other surfaces to specified textures. • Break up existing masonry structure using power and hand tools. • Install tile on floors and other areas following design specifications. Prepare surface for tiling by cleaning, filling holes with appropriate material and spreading adhesive base. • Set up and dismantle scaffolding and staging, install drain tiles, waterproofs underground masonry surfaces, apply sealants, cut openings and utility access holes in masonry surface as required. • May perform or assist with preparation of cost estimates, material orders, reports, and maintenance of records. • Perform other duties as assigned. Shift 7:30am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday Minimum Qualifications • High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities are acquired. • Four years actual work experience and training including the equivalent of apprenticeship or vocational training in a building trade is required. • Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in the trade. • A valid Missouri driver's license is required. • Ability daily to: Grasp, lift, carry and set down heavy objects (50-75 lbs.) • Shovel snow, climb ladders, and operate heavy power equipment. • Depending on the nature of work performed, may be required to wear a respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as outlined in the "Industrial Standard for Respirator Use" Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity. This position is eligible for a $1,500 hiring incentive (see HR-104 Hiring Incentives for Faculty and Staff). Application Deadline Open until filled, review of applications to begin immediately. Other Information Position Location: UMKC Volker Campus Community Information Kansas City offers the best of both worlds-a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city's rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City's biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city. Ranging from award-winning chefs to cozy pizza joints, Kansas City definitely is not lacking any flavor. UMKC's campuses are conveniently nestled in the middle of all the action. Volker Campus is just minutes from the legendary Country Club Plaza, perfect for shopping or restaurants for lunch or after-work happy hours. Surrounded by hip neighborhoods and eateries, the Health Sciences Campus is located downtown near University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital. UMKC is proud to be "Kansas City's university," and the campus and its people celebrate all the characteristics of the surrounding community. To learn more about life in Kansas City and find more resources, visit VisitKC.com. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
See More Details >>Becoming a masonry worker typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in Kansas City, KS, 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 a median annual wage of $53,010, and projects a 0% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Kansas City earn an average of $1,200 per week, with a potential to exceed $422 per week for experienced professionals. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Mason Tenders' Training Fund help aspiring masonry workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
