Job Description:
BRICKLAYERS work involves the laying
of a wide variety of Brick, Block, and Glazed Brick.
POINTER, CAULKER, CLEANERS must complete
all round restoration specialist. Knowledge of pointing & caulking,
patching concrete, cleaning of masonary with chemicals, rigging of two
point suspension scaffolds.
TERRAZZO WORKERS must know how to
use a power grinder and materials like epoxy and marble chips and cements.
STONE MASONS work involves the laying
of Stone and Marble.
TILE LAYERS work involves the laying
of Tiles in Cement or Mastic. Mixing of Cement, Grout, and Epoxy. Knowledge
of cutting tile by hand or saw.
Working Conditions:
BRICKLAYERS work indoors and out.
They may be exposed to extreme weather. The work involves heavy lifting
of masonary materials.
POINTER, CAULKER, CLEANERS must have
the ability to work in high places. They may be exposed to extreme weather
conditions.
TERRAZZO WORKERS work indoors and
out, like swimming pools and basement floors. They stand or kneel and lift
heavy materials.
STONE MASONS work indoors and out.
They may be exposed to extreme weather. They lift heavy materials. There
is a lot of kneeling, stooping and standing.
TILE LAYERS work is indoors. There
is a lot of standing and kneeling.
Recommended High School Courses:
Blueprint reading, general math.
Terms of Apprenticeship:
3 years and 3600 hours. Related
classroom work.
General Qualifications:
Be at least 18 years of age.
High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
Have a valid Driver's License.
Contact:
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers
Local Union No.1 of PA
2706 Black Lake Place
Philadelphia, PA 19154
Mr. Bob Powers, Coordinator
Telephone (215) 856-9505
Fax (215) 856-9515 |
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Job Description:
Bricklayers construct and repair
walls, partitions, arches, fireplaces, chimneys, and other structures from
building materials such as brick, structural tile, concrete cinders, glass,
gypsum, and terra cotta. They may work on commercial or industrial buildings,
apartments or homes.
Bricklayers use a trowel to spread
a layer or “bed” of soft mortar that serves as a base and binder for brick.
They apply mortar to the end of the brick, and position it in the mortar
bed. They tap the brick to level and align it, allowing specified mortar
thickness, remove excess mortar, and finish the joints with a “jointer”.
Tools used by Bricklayers include
chisels, trowels, jointers, brickhammers, power brick and cutting saws,
plumb bobs, mason’s levels, rule and square. They also understand and work
from blueprints.
Working Conditions:
Much of the work is done outdoors
and depends on suitable weather conditions. Bricklayers are on their feet
all day and do considerable stooping and bending, climbing, lifting, reaching
and carrying. Often they must work from scaffolds high above the ground.
Possible injuries include falls or being struck by falling objects.
Interest and Temperament:
Bricklaying requires careful and
accurate workers who can observe fairly close tolerances, limits and standards.
Bricklayers should enjoy working with their hands.
Recommended High School Courses:
Algebra, Geometry, General Science,
Mechanical Drawing.
Terms of Apprenticeship:
4 years on the job training. Related
classroom instruction.
General Qualifications:
Legal Working Age.
High School Education or equivalent.
U.S. Citizen, or in the process of naturalization.
Above average manual dexterity.
Good eyesight.
Reside within the jurisdiction of Bricklayers Local Union #9 for 3 years
prior to application.
Additional Requirements of the
JAC:
Copy of high school diploma or GED.
Personal interview.
Physical examination after selection.
Contact:
Bricklayers & Allied Crafts
Local Union No.9 of PA
100 Kingston Dr.
Pittsburgh PA 15235
Mr. Kurt Keller, Co-ordinator
Tel (412) 825-0923
Fax (412) 825-0954
Bricklayers
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