Brickmasons and Blockmasons

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.

86 alternate job titles:

Adobe Layer Block Layer Block Mason Block Paver Blockmason Bottom Liner Brick and Block Mason Brick and Tile Bricklayer Brick Chimney Builder Brick Dropper Brick Layer Brick Mason Brick Paver Brick Pointer Brick Setter Bricklayer Brickmason Casing Builder Casing Man Casing Worker Chimney Builder Chimney Mechanic Chimney Repairer Cinder Block Mason Coke Oven Mason Coke Oven Patcher Concrete Block Layer Concrete Block Mason Concrete Mason Construction Bricklayer Cupola Liner Cupola Mechanic Cupola Patcher Door Liner Duct Layer Epoxy Specialist Firebrick and Refractory Bricklayer Firebrick and Refractory Tile Bricklayer Firebrick Layer Fireplace Installer Fitter Furnace Builder Furnace Liner Furnace Mason Furnace Mechanic Furnace Reliner Gypsum Block Setter Hot Top Liner Journeyman Mason Kiln Car Repairer Kiln Door Builder Kiln Mechanic Kiln Repairer Ladle Builder Ladle Liner Ladle Mechanic Ladle Patcher Liner Lining Mechanic Manhole Builder Mason Mason Laborer Mason Liner Masonry Contractor Masonry Installer Masonry Laborer Oven Builder Patcher Permastone Mechanic Plaster Block Layer Pottery Kiln Builder Refractory Bricklayer Refractory Mason Reliner Segment Block Layer Setter Silo Erector Smelter Liner Spout Liner Stopping Builder Tender Terra Cotta Mason Terra Cotta Setter Tunnel Kiln Repairer Vessel Builder Vessel Liner
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Salary Information

Brickmasons and Blockmasons: $60,800 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Install masonry materials. General
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly. General
Mark reference points on construction materials. General
Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs. General
Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials. General
Remove excess materials from finished construction projects. General
Apply mortar. General
Estimate materials requirements for projects. General
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities. General
Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs. General
Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities. General
Align masonry materials. General
Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas. General
Apply sealants or other protective coatings. General
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. Maintenance
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Intuit QuickBooks Accounting software
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft Windows Operating system software
    CPR Visual Estimator Project management software
    Construction Management Software ProEst Analytical or scientific software
    Daystar iStructural.com Project management software
    Estimating software Project management software
    RISA Technologies RISA-3D Computer aided design CAD software
    Tradesman's Software Master Estimator Project management software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Core Construction National Center for Construction Education and Research Not Available
      Masonry National Center for Construction Education and Research Not Available
      Masonry Field Testing Technician American Concrete Institute International Not Available
      Structural Masonry Special Inspector International Code Council Not Available
      Supervisor Certification International Masonry Institute Not Available
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