Bricklayer in Richmond

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units
• Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing
• Construct and install prefabricated masonry units
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools
• Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces
• Lay radial bricks to build masonry shells of industrial chimneys
• Lay or install firebricks to line industrial chimneys and smokestacks
• Line or reline furnaces, kilns, boilers and similar installations using refractory or acid-resistant bricks, refractory concretes, plastic refractories and other materials

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Mortar and concrete mixers

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Own transportation
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest
• Ear plugs
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Flexibility

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan