Houck Mason/Bricklayer (Laborer & Foreman)

Non-Exempt

Reports to:

Houck & Company, Inc. Restoration Department Superintendent

EEO Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Perform masonry restoration work such as mortar joint tuckpointing, masonry repair/replacement, masonry facade cleaning, joint sealant recaulking and other wall facade repairs. Also includes some traditional masonry construction work such as laying brick, block, precast concrete, and natural stone.

Essential Functions

• All work is to be performed professionally and safely
• Remove deteriorated mortar and install new mortar joints
• Remove and replace deteriorated/damaged masonry such as brick, block, and stone
• Install through-wall flashings at walls, vents, and other surfaces
• Perform facade repairs to help maintain buildings and prevent/stop water infiltration
• Lays and aligns bricks, blocks, or tiles to build or repair structures
• Mixes mortar (sand, cement, lime, etc.) by hand or machine
• Cleans construction site to eliminate possible hazards
• Loads and unloads truck
• Washes and treats wall surfaces using cleaning and water repellent restoration products as specified
• Erects scaffolding and works out of aerial equipment to work above ground level
• Receives instructions from supervisor
• Abides by all OSHA and Houck safety guidelines
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Competencies

• Masonry restoration materials and repair methods
• Building and construction standards and methods
• Understands the correct tools to use and their functions
• Basic mathematical skills
• Public and personnel safety
• Control operations of equipment or systems
• Understanding and able to follow written directions
• Problem identification and solutions of problems
• Judgment and decision making, time management
• Active listening-giving full attention to what people are saying
• Flexibility
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Communication/People Skills
• Match and detect differences between colors, shades, and texture

Requirements

• Member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 5 or willing to join

Work Environment

Functions can take place indoors or outdoors, sometimes in high, precarious places with fumes and/or airborne particles. The standard work environment has loud to very loud noise levels associated with various equipment, coworkers, and phone conversations. Often work must be performed in high and/or cramped workspaces and awkward positions. The employee works around hazardous situations, materials, and equipment.

Physical Demands

Physical demands are based on the ability to perform the following actions throughout an 8-10 hour period of work for a 4-7 day work week.

• Exert oneself physically over long periods of time during the workday
• Bend stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and other extremities, climb and/or balance yourself
• Use one's abdominal muscles and lower back to lift continuously over time without fatiguing
• Exert maximum muscle force to lift, pull, or carry objects
• Keep or regain one's body balance or to stay upright
• Lift up to 50-100 pounds on occasion and up to 50 pounds regularly
• Excellent vision skills (with or without correction) are required
• Ability to clearly hear within speech range in an environment with construction noise

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory requirements.

Position Type

Full-Time/Variable Hours

Compensation

Hourly

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or GED

2. Comparable Experience

Travel

Frequent daily/local travel. In-state and out-of-state travel required, sometimes for overnight or multiple-day stays. Company does not guarantee transportation.

Other Duties

This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change at any time.

Houck & Company, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.