Helpers--Brickmason / Blockmason / Stonemason / Tile / Marble Setter

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.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Bricklayer Apprentice; Bricklayer Helper; Helper; Hod Carrier; Marble Helper; Mason Apprentice; Mason Assistant; Mason Tender; Masonry Helper; Setter Apprentice

Tasks

• Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
• Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
• Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
• Locate and supply materials to masons for installation, following drawings or numbered sequences.
• Clean installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites, or storage areas, using water, chemical solutions, oxygen lances, or polishing machines.
• Apply grout between joints of bricks or tiles, using grouting trowels.
• Modify material moving, mixing, grouting, grinding, polishing, or cleaning procedures, according to installation or material requirements.
• Remove damaged tile, brick, or mortar, and clean or prepare surfaces, using pliers, hammers, chisels, drills, wire brushes, or metal wire anchors.
• Remove excess grout or residue from tile or brick joints, using sponges or trowels.
• Arrange or store materials, machines, tools, or equipment.
• Transport materials, tools, or machines to installation sites, manually or using conveyance equipment.
• Provide assistance in the preparation, installation, repair, or rebuilding of tile, brick, or stone surfaces.
• Move or position materials such as marble slabs, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Apply caulk, sealants, or other agents to installed surfaces.
• Correct surface imperfections or fill chipped, cracked, or broken bricks or tiles, using fillers, adhesives, or grouting materials.

Knowledge

• Building and Construction
• Mechanical
• Design
• Mathematics

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring

Abilities

• Trunk Strength
• Multilimb Coordination
• Static Strength
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Near Vision
• Manual Dexterity
• Extent Flexibility
• Far Vision
• Information Ordering
• Visualization
• Oral Comprehension
• Deductive Reasoning
• Finger Dexterity
• Control Precision
• Speed of Limb Movement
• Dynamic Strength
• Stamina
• Gross Body Equilibrium
• Depth Perception