Brick Mason II

General Description

The purpose of this position is to provide skilled masonry work to construct or repair tile, brick, or stone surfaces throughout the UM campus.

Essential Job Duties 1. Read and use blueprints, sketches, or drawings for specifications and dimensions for the masonry work.

2. Manually or machine mixes mortar, plaster or grout.

3. Prepares work surfaces using shovels, hammers, rebar, pliers, etc

4. Perform tear-down of old structures or objects, following specifications and dimensions in the installation, repair, modification, or maintenance of walls, floors, streets, sidewalks, showers, foundations, and other masonry jobs both inside and outside buildings as well as special jobs not related to buildings.

5. Locates and transports supplies, materials, and tools to the job site.

6. Arrange and store materials, machines, tools, and equipment; perform routine maintenance and minor repairs as needed to hand and power tools as directed.

7. Applies caulk, sealants, or other agents to an installed surface.

8. Cleans installation surfaces, equipment, tools, and work sites using water, chemical solutions, or machines

9. Arrange or prepare staging, scaffolds, ladders, and related equipment for safety in all masonry projects.

10. Removes damaged, broken, or unused tile brick or mortar.

11. Comply with all safety practices and procedures. Additional Duties Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive.

There will be other duties as assigned. The individual holding this position will serve as a representative of the University and, as such, shall promote a positive impression by demonstrating a collegial and professional customer-service approach at all times Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to read and interpret Blueprints

Advanced knowledge and skills in masonry trade

Basic knowledge of carpentry trade

Knowledge of basic equipment, grinders, skill saw, drill, and chipping hammer

Ability to use basic hand tools

Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position

Ability to work on-call and before / after normal business hours as needed Education and Experience The educational requirement for this position is : High School Diploma or GED

Education substituted for experience? No

This position requires 5 years of related experience.

Experience substituted for education? Yes Licenses, Certification or Registrations Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications required for this position include :

• Valid driver’s license
• Acceptable driving record

Certifications, licenses, professional designations, or other qualifications preferred for this position include : Environmental Working Conditions Outdoor Travel Requirements Number of Vacancies Desired Start Date Physical Requirements The physical activities required for this position involve :

• Standing; / Over 2 / 3 of the time; Walking : Over 2 / 3 of the time; Sitting : Under 1 / 3 of the time;
• Using hands : Over 2 / 3 of the time; Reaching with hands and arms : Over 2 / 3 of the time;
• Climbing or balancing : Over 1 / 3 of the time; Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling : Over 2 / 3 of the time;

Talking or hearing : Over 2 / 3 of the time; Tasting or smelling : Under 2 / 3 of the time.

This position requires lifting :

• Up to 10 pounds : Over 2 / 3 of the time; Up to 25 pounds : Over 2 / 3 of the time;
• Up to 50 pounds : Over 1 / 3 of the time; Up to 100 pounds : Under 1 / 3 of the time;

More than 100 pounds : Under 1 / 3 of the time.

This position has the following special vision requirements :

• Necessary vision needed to fulfill essential job duties and other assigned duties.
30+ days ago