Mason

Department

Job Family

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Job Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4pm (40 hours per week)

Position Summary

 Reporting to the Painting and Masonry Supervisor, the Mason’s work involves the building and repair of masonry structures composed of brick, tile, stone, block and other materials.  

Responsibilities

• Points and repairs masonry on exterior and interior of structures, including landscape site walls.

• Fill expansion joints with the appropriate caulking materials.

• Mix and apply plastering material to walls and ceilings, tape sheetrock and repair damaged sheetrock walls.

• Employ a wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic devices.

• Coordinate with the Campus Architect to ensure the historical integrity of properties through application of masonry techniques and detailed cosmetic repairs.

• Replace or reset existing loose stone or bricks on buildings or site walls.

• Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Vassar College and departmental policies and procedures.

• Responsible for communication and working effectively with other trades.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• High school diploma, vocational training or equivalent.

• Five years of experience as a tile installer, mason and plasterer with significant experience on historic structures.

• Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in mason trade.

• Must possess a valid New York State driver’s license for at least 2 years. 

• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding on all heights.

• Ability to lift and carry at least 75 pounds.

• Ability to perform repeated bending, squatting, stooping, pushing and pulling.

• Ability to stand and walk for a prolonged period of time.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently as well as in a team environment.

• May require overtime as needed. 

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities

• Experience with tile setting and plaster.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings and documents.

Pay Rate

$33.62 per hour