The Building Mechanic III (Mason) is responsible for all phases of building maintenance, repairing and remodeling of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (MCCNO) as they pertain to masonry. This individual shall be required to monitor, repair or install building masonry and related work according to established industry guidelines, local codes and national codes. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Perform day to day assignments via work orders and/or instructions from Foreman to ensure timely and accurate completion. Comply with established inventory, equipment distribution, equipment operation and maintenance procedures to ensure efficient, effective and safe operation of the department. Notify Building Maintenance Foreman of equipment and facilities requiring repair or replacement to ensure a safe and effective workplace. Interface building repairs and remodeling requirements in harmony with other internal functional departments as required to minimize disruption and maximize effectiveness. Assist external service vendors and contractors as required in accordance with guidelines established by the MCCNO to minimize cost and ensure timely completion. Adhere to policies regarding building and departmental procedures, equipment operation and safety requirements. Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Technical school background in related field preferred. Four to six years related experience and/or training in a convention and/or large multi-purpose facility preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
See More Details >>Position Summary: Responsible for smoothing out, leveling, and finishing freshly poured concrete at job or construction sites. Qualifications and Experience: • Smooth out concrete in segments to ensure the concrete poured is level • Fill roadways, driveways, sidewalks, bridges, homes, and parking lots • Arrange the concrete forms • Spread concrete • Prepare surface with hammer and chisel • Rub cement in with sponge-rubber float or burlap • Level it using special blades, making sure all lumps and bubbles are smoothed over • Use wood or plastic forms to shape the concrete and hold it until it is set • Smooth high spots and fill depressions • Make concrete beams, columns, and panels • Wash away excess concrete • Finish corners by hand • Use machines that vibrate concrete to fill air pockets • Use groovers and hand trowels to spread concrete • Halt concrete pouring if weather looks bad • Prepare the base • Cut pavers • Install masonry according to specifications • Pour sand in as fillerAdditional Requirements: • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen Please note that this position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>General laborers are responsible for the loading and unloading of job-site materials, cleaning and maintaining job-sites, as well as assisting needs of field superintendents and carpenters. Qualifications • High-school diploma or GED • Applicants must be attentive and proactive and punctual • Applicants must have their own vehicle for transportation to jobsites
See More Details >>Becoming a mason in New Orleans, LA, 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 masons nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010, and projects little to no change in employment from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices earn an average of $1,200 per week in New Orleans, with an annual overtime average of $2,000. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Mason Tenders' Training Fund help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $85,630 annually for experienced professionals.
