Journeyman Mason

About the role

The Journeyman Mason provides support to all Foundation operations for high level masonry skills in the alteration, construction, and/or repair of 18th century and modern buildings and reconstructed buildings, support buildings and building and landscape components; such as steps, brick walks, walls, chimney's, fireplaces, plaster, ceramic tile, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provides high level masonry skills using 18th century techniques and hand tools to repair, alter, or construct buildings, walls, walks, chimneys and steps.
• Ensures proper use of power tools where permitted.
• Completes tasks related to work layout, site preparation, selective removal of existing material, flashing, stairs, walls, chimneys, walks, preservation of original and reproduction work; integrate installation of plumbing, wiring, heating, and air conditioning.
• Ensures safe operation of grinders, saw, chisels, scaffolding, and vibrating compactors acquired by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for use in the masonry trade operation.
• Supports Facilities Maintenance, Museums, and various other departments throughout the Foundation.
• Uses non-electric hand tools when necessary to perform work to meet Colonial Williamsburg's quality and historical standards.
• Provides maintenance of all shop machinery and masonry storage areas (as assigned by the foreman), general housekeeping, and other related tasks.
• Identifies and acts on safety hazards within the shop and other areas throughout the Foundation.
• Interacts with customers to ensure satisfaction with costs, timeliness and quality of the job.
• Provides on-the-job training, education, and teaching to trainees or interns assigned and assumes a mentor role when requested.
• This position requires availability to be on call/callback and to work nights, weekends or shift work as required by Foreman.
• This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have 5 years of masonry experience or related experience.
• Associates of Applied Science degree in masonry or building preservation from an accredited technical or trade school preferred.

Key Skills / Competencies

• Must be detail orientated, able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and customer service skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact with employees, customers, and guests.
• Must be proficient in the use of hand and power tools used in the masonry trade.
• In-depth knowledge of masonry skills and abilities in working with block, brick and stone.
• Ability to read architectural drawings, shop drawings and specifications and explain content to others.
• Knowledge of OSHA and trade related safety regulations and practices.
• Must be able to pass a post-offer PFT to ensure ability to wear a respirator on the job.
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license.
• Driving record shall be clear of infractions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masonry experience specific to restoration repairs at museums, historic sites, colleges and/or universities, with the National Park Service, or a similar organization engaged in building preservation and/or maintenance.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Must be able to wear N100 respirators as required on the job.
• Must be physically qualified to lift and carry 75 pounds.
• Must be physically qualified to perform tasks that require lifting, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Must be physically able to work at heights above 30 feet.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation listed below for this position represents the anticipated hiring range and is provided in accordance with Virginia pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the selected candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and the specific requirements of the role.