MASON 61170

(Non-Competitive)

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

 

The work involves responsibility for performing skilled masonry work in the construction and repair of structures that require the use of brick, stone, cement and other materials of the trade. An employee in this class possesses the necessary knowledge's, skills and abilities to perform any or all skilled tasks of the trade, which distinguishes classifications that perform masonry work of lesser difficulty, breadth, or depth. Work is performed under the general supervision of supervisory level maintenance personnel. Assignments are received from the supervisor who explains the scope of the assignment to the employee or who supplies sketches or drawings to illustrate the location and measurements of the work. Work assignments are reviewed through inspection or discussion of the work assignment. Supervision is not a regular responsibility of the position. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

 

Mixes sand, cement mix, and water together to create mortar.

Lays out work by measuring distances from reference points and marking guidelines on working surfaces.

Lays building materials such as stone, brick, concrete, cinder block and the like to construct or repair walls, partitions, manholes, catch basins, and so on.

Spreads cement to specified depth and workable consistency using floats to bring excess water to the surface and to produce a safe topping.

Smoothes and finishes the surfaces of poured concrete floors, walks, sidewalks, curbs, and so on to specific textures using floats, trowels, straight edges.

Removes rough or defective spots from surfaces with chisel and hammer or by patching holes with fresh cement using a trowel.

May sprinkle colored chips, powered stone, or small stones on cement to produce a prescribed finish.

May operate a cement mixing machine by pouring in desired amounts of water, sand and cement mix and then starting machine by setting choke and starter switches, pulls rope on centrifugal pull starter so that engine operates, and engages mixing assembly by manipulating appropriate controls.

Sets wooden or steel forms into desired positions so that cement may be poured.

Estimates through considered or casual judgment and through measuring and counting both materials and time needed to perform work.

May operate snow removal equipment.

 

*When Assigned to Syracuse Housing Authority

Performs skilled work with respect to installation and maintenance of ceramic tile.

Maintains records which relate to maintenance or repair work performed.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

 

Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in masonry work.

Skill in performing masonry tasks requiring the application of mortar to stone.

Skill in the use of tools and materials used in the masonry trade.

Ability to inspect masonry materials and mortar for consistency.

Ability to read and understand sketches and drawings.

Ability to follow oral instructions pertaining to masonry work.

Ability to estimate through considered or casual judgment and through measurements and counting both materials needed and duration of assignment.

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

 

Three (3) years of full time experience under a journey level mason which provided training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training in the masonry trade, or training gained by the completion of technical courses in the masonry trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted for the above training or experience on a year-for-year basis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When assigned to the Department of Transportation:

 

1. Three (3) years of full time work experience under a journey level mason which provided training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training in the masonry trade, or training gained by the completion of technical courses in the masonry trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted for the above training or experience on a year-for-year basis; or,

 

2. Three (3) years of full time work experience in a municipal transportation department during which 3 full seasons were spent in the performance of job duties which included building and pouring concrete forms or using concrete masonry units (CMU) for drainage structures.

 

 

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT

When required to operate a motor vehicle, possession of a valid non-CDL or CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for the class of vehicle(s) being operated.

 

 

06/2017 REVISED