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Career: Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Job Description
Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance. |
100
|
Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw. |
99
|
Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick. |
99
|
Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels. |
99
|
Fasten or fuse brick or other building material to structure with wire clamps, anchor holes, torch, or cement. |
96
|
Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses. |
95
|
Clean working surface to remove scale, dust, soot, or chips of brick and mortar, using broom, wire brush, or scraper. |
87
|
Examine brickwork or structure to determine need for repair. |
82
|
Remove burned or damaged brick or mortar, using sledgehammer, crowbar, chipping gun, or chisel. |
81
|
Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, dirt, or mortar powder with water to form refractory mixtures. |
79
|
Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required. |
79
|
Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface. |
75
|
Lay and align bricks, blocks, or tiles to build or repair structures or high temperature equipment, such as cupola, kilns, ovens, or furnaces. |
62
|
Spray or spread refractory material over brickwork to protect against deterioration. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
87
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
81
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
74
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
72
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
68
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
67
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
66
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
63
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
62
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
62
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
62
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
61
|
Thinking Creatively
|
61
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
61
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
57
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
57
|
Processing Information
|
57
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
56
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
55
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
54
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
53
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
53
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
52
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
52
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
48
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
48
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
47
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
47
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
43
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
42
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
42
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
40
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
37
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
37
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
34
|
Getting Information
|
29
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
27
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
22
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
21
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
21
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
8
|
Interacting With Computers
|