Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.
Work Activities
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Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
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Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
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Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
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Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
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Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw.
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Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required.
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Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance.
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Fasten or fuse brick or other building material to structure with wire clamps, anchor holes, torch, or cement.
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Clean working surface to remove scale, dust, soot, or chips of brick and mortar, using broom, wire brush, or scraper.
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Examine brickwork or structure to determine need for repair.
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Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, dirt, or mortar powder with water to form refractory mixtures.
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Lay and align bricks, blocks, or tiles to build or repair structures or high temperature equipment, such as cupola, kilns, ovens, or furnaces.
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Remove burned or damaged brick or mortar, using sledgehammer, crowbar, chipping gun, or chisel.
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Spray or spread refractory material over brickwork to protect against deterioration.
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Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Trunk Strength
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
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Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Education High school diploma or equivalent
- Work Experience No work experience
- Training Apprenticeship
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Attention to Detail
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Dependability
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Integrity
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Cooperation
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Independence
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Achievement/Effort
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Trowels
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Power saws
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Hammers
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Cold chisels
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Blocks or pulleys
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Project management software
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Office suite software
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Computer aided design CAD software
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Analytical or scientific software
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Accounting software
