Under the direction of the Mason II, the Mason Apprentice performs skilled work in maintaining masonry structures at all schools and grounds.  An employee in this class performs skilled work involving responsibility for efficient and high quality performance.   Assignments are received from and the work is performed under the general supervision of the Master Foreman. The Mason Apprentice provides assistance to the Mason II while improving their skills.  

Performs repairs to masonry walls;

Removes and replaces rotted wood lath with sheet metal and rock lath;

Follows engineer's rough hand sketch in laying cinderblocks, using plumb line to see that work is perpendicular;

Lays brick to install retaining walls and to build tool sheds;

Points up cracks and replaces glass blocks and tile;

Repairs ceramic tile flows and walls; and

Performs related duties as required.

Thorough knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools and practices of the mason trade;

Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade; skill in the care and use of tools and equipment of the Mason Trade;

Ability to plan, layout and perform difficulty masonry work;

Ability to work from rough sketches with accurate dimensions;

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;

Knowledge of technology (computer and/or mobile device) to enter materials, labor hours, status and details of the work done in to the online work order management system;

Within one year of employment, possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points, of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations while operating a Board of Education vehicle; and

Deemed as essential personnel; and may be required to work day, night or weekend hours to meet the operational needs of the department.

Completion of a high school apprenticeship program with some experience as a mason.

 

Must be registered with the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Division of Labor and Industry.



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including the ability to climb a 40' vertical ladder, work from scaffolding and a bucket truck, the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 lbs., work in cramped interior spaces, and the ability to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, crawling and kneeling in the course of completing daily work assignments. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks, including the ability to climb a 40’ vertical ladder, work from scaffolding and a bucket truck, the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs., work in cramped interior spaces and the ability to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, crawling and kneeling in the course of completing daily work assignments.  The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors and adverse weather conditions.



The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




The Mason Apprentice will have five years to complete the apprenticeship program. If the apprentice is unsuccessful in the program, the apprentice will be separated from the apprenticeship program.