Becoming a masonry worker typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 104,000 masonry workers nationwide, with 14,597 in Ohio, and projects a 0% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices earn an average of $500 per week in Ohio, with an annual overtime average of $26,000. 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—often exceeding $67,000 annually for experienced professionals.
We're Raising the Line in Central and Southern Ohio – Are You Ready to Lead? Are you an experienced Masonry Foreman or Superintendent ready to lead dynamic teams and take pride in delivering quality craftsmanship? At RVM Construction, we’re looking for a driven and agile leader to join our mission to “Raise the Line” by setting higher standards of excellence in masonry, inspiring teams, and delivering exceptional results. As a Masonry Foreman/Superintendent, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality masonry work across Central and Southern Ohio. With your deep expertise and leadership, we’re looking to raise the line in every aspect of construction—from safety and quality to team dynamics and project execution. What We’re Looking For: The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a deep understanding of masonry practices, a commitment to safety, and a drive for excellence. You’ll be entrusted with overseeing crews, managing projects, and ensuring our work meets the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Lead, supervise, and empower masonry crews, fostering a positive, accountable work environment. Project Management: Collaborate with project managers to ensure timelines, budgets, and goals are met efficiently. Quality Control: Monitor masonry work to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards. Address discrepancies swiftly. Safety Compliance: Enforce safety practices and provide ongoing safety training to ensure a safe work environment. Material & Equipment Management: Coordinate deliveries and maintain equipment to avoid delays and ensure smooth operations. Communication & Collaboration: Be the key point of contact between crew members, management, and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity at all times. Training & Development: Mentor and train new crew members, ensuring high standards of craftsmanship and safety awareness. Qualifications: • At least 3-5 years of masonry experience, with 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role. • Strong knowledge of masonry materials, techniques, and tools. • Ability to interpret blueprints, schematics, and project specifications. • Exceptional leadership and organizational skills with an eye for detail. • Proven ability to communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders. • Safety-first mindset and a strong focus on quality craftsmanship. Why Join Us? Competitive pay and benefits Opportunity for professional growth Work on exciting projects throughout Central and Southern Ohio Join a company that values safety, quality, and teamwork Ready to Raise the Line? Apply today and help us shape the future of masonry in Ohio. Together, we build stronger foundations. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $27.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday • Overtime • Weekends as needed Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Work year round, residential and small commercial masonry jobs in Columbus, Ohio. PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Brick/Block Mason lays building materials, such as brick, concrete block, stone, glass block, and terra-cotta block to construct high-quality walls and other structures in residential and small commercial masonry. ROUTINE DUTIES: • Construct corners by fastening in a plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, ensuring accuracy and stability. • Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs, rules, and levels. • Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw. • Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance. • Assist the Masonry Foreman in estimating materials needed for daily tasks and ensuring work reaches the required heights. • Operate construction lifts and equipment as needed. • Support laborers as needed, in stocking materials, building scaffolding and site clean-up. • Follow safety protocols and regulations to minimize risks of injury and property damage. • Perform additional duties as needed, including patching and general site maintenance. QUALIFICATIONS: • Proven experience as a Brick/Block Mason. • Strong understanding of masonry techniques, materials, and tools. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship. • Team player with a strong work ethic and willingness to assist where needed. • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift. Location: Columbus, OH – Exciting opportunities to work on a variety of residential and small commercial masonry projects right in your own backyard! Enjoy the convenience of working close to home while contributing to the growth and development of the Columbus area.
See More Details >>Work year round, Commercial Masonry jobs in OHIO, relocation package available. About Us LMC is a thriving masonry contracting business. Starting over 40 years ago with entrepreneur Damian Lang. One amazing attribute at Lang Masonry Contractors, Inc. is that many of the employees on the original crew are still with the company today in various leadership roles. Through high productivity standards and the dedication of the employees, the business has grown into one of the top mason contracting businesses in the nation. Focusing now on commercial and industrial projects, Lang Masonry Contractors, Inc. continues to concentrate on the basics that got them where they are – Safety, Quality, and Production. PRIMARY PURPOSE: • Lay building materials, such as brick, concrete block, stone, glass block, and terra-cotta block, to the highest quality for construction of walls and other structures. ROUTINE DUTIES: • Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course of brick, block, stone, etc. • Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs, rules, and levels. • Assist Superintendent in calculating the materials required to finish day out and or topping wall out at required heights. • Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw. • Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance. • Assist in helping laborers out, when needed, in stocking materials and or building scaffolding. • And other assigned duties, willing to help where needed, patching, clean up, etc. BENEFITS: Competitive Benefit Package including: • 401K match • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Leave time and Holidays • Referral Bonus • Per diem is paid to employees based on the distance from their home to the jobsite CORE VALUES Value Honesty Amazing Judgment Leading by Taking Action Unified Team Exceeding Customer Expectations Swift to Change Lang Masonry Contractors is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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