Department or Location: Maintenance Department Position Type Classified / Non-Contracted Job Title Brick Mason FLSA Status Non-Exempt Reports To Assistant Director of Non-Certified Trades Days Worked 235 Days (12 months) Job Qualifications Education: High School education or equivalent preferred. Certification or Licensure: Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Skills: Must have knowledge of carpentry and masonry tools. Must have leadership ability and good interpersonal skills. Work Experience: Prior on-the-job training or related experience in the field is preferred. Primary Duty This position is responsible for all basic framing, carpentry, tiling, and roofing throughout the school district. Essential Duties And Responsibilities • Repair, maintain, and construct projects as assigned by the construction foreman. • Lay brick, block, and tile. • Finish concrete. • Lay foundations. • Estimate materials and supplies for the job. • Select proper materials for the job. • The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission. Work Environment / Physical Demands The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.
See More Details >>Entering the masonry trade in Richmond County, GA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four 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 earn an average of $1,200 per week in Richmond County, with an annual wage average of $62,400. 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.
