Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters

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Bricklayer Helper, Hod Carrier, Marble Finisher Helper, Mason Tender

What they do:
Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
On the job, you would:
  • Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
  • Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
  • Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology

  • building and construction
  • mechanical

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Skills

Basic Skills

  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Abilities

Hand and Finger Use

  • keep your arm or hand steady
  • hold or move items with your hands

Physical Strength

  • use your lower back and stomach
  • lift, push, pull, or carry

Endurance

  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Cooperation
  • Initiative
  • Persistence

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Autodesk Revit Hot Technology
  • Computer aided design and drafting CADD software

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPoint Hot Technology

Project management software

  • CPR Visual Estimator
  • RISA Technologies RISAMasonry

Education

high school diploma/GED or
no high school diploma/GED
usually needed

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Job Outlook

Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Salary:

$46,480
$35,570
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