Stone Mason

Stone Mason

Reporting to the Hokie Stone Manager, the Stone Mason will perform installation, repair, and maintenance activities associated with Hokie Stone building envelops and site walls to maintain the structural integrity of those systems and components.

Required Qualifications

Verifiable journey-level experience laying rubble stone and dimensionally sawn stone in barrier and cavity wall construction configurations.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Will be required to operate a motor vehicle daily.

Must be able to perform heavy manual labor, including safely moving and handling up to 100 pounds, or more with assistance; climbing and working from elevated workstations such as ladders and scaffolds; working for long periods of time sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing / pulling; and working in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.

Ability to communicate effectively, work as an effective team member, and receive and execute instructions from the immediate supervisor and / or lead worker.

May be required to work additional hours / shifts to meet the needs of the department.

This is a designated emergency personnel position.

Preferred Qualifications

Related experience in a large commercial or educational setting.

Experience erecting scaffolding.

Experience operating man lifts.

Experience operating Lulls (all-terrain forklift)

Experience laying CMU and brick.

Experience fabricating flashing components for barrier and cavity stone walls.

Pay Band

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt : Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$52,000-$57,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

June 11, 2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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