Masonry Restoration Specialist

About the role

Masonry Restoration Specialist is responsible for skillfully and artfully crafting historic masonry structures as instructed. This position reports directly to the Project Manager and as such will work closely with them regarding all project activities. Masons are encouraged to keep all lines of communication open with the Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable of the National Historic Preservation Briefs.
• Experience with Jahn mortar and lime mortars preferred.
• Attention to detail is of the highest priority.
• Must have above average skill in laying masonry units including bricks, block, stone, and other masonry units as needed.
• Participating in and collaborating with the crew during daily meetings to ensure safety, quality and productivity goals are set.
• Ensure proper installation of wall ties, flashings and other masonry accessories necessary for job specific standards.
• Layout projects for building locations and site work and verify field dimensions when necessary.
• Shape brick, block, or stone in preparation for final setting with use of chisels and/or power saws.
• Responsible for providing a uniform appearance in the finished product.
• Complete all tasks with pride of ownership and quality.
• Comprehensive knowledge of historic masonry applications including building leads, arches, and columns as well as other required architectural details.
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Requirements

• Must be able to follow instructions precisely, and work with others in an organized manner.
• Required to provide own masonry tools.
• Work in high, precarious places such as scaffolding and ladders.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel in a repetitive motion; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, including working on hands and knees for extended periods of time.
• Work in outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat or cold.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of past performance in historic restoration field work experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong attention to detail with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the public always.
• Willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Confident in English and Spanish languages.
• Clean criminal background as we work on secure state and federal facilities.
• Must be able to read and understand project documents such as plans and specifications.
• OSHA training.
• Hydro Mobile Scaffold Certified.

Skills

• Knowledgeable of the National Historic Preservation Briefs.
• Experience with Jahn mortar and lime mortars preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to lay masonry units including bricks, block, stone, and other masonry units as needed.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Communication skills.
• Reading and understanding project documents.
• OSHA training.
• Hydro Mobile Scaffold Certified.

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Medical for Employee.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Flexible Schedule.
• Performance Bonus Program.

Pay

Dependent on Experience

Schedule

At least 90% of the time by company vehicle.