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Careers / Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters |
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| Summary Description |
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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. |
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| Sample Job Titles |
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Adobe Layer Helper |
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Boat Joiner Helper |
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Boring Machine Operator Helper |
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Brick and Blocker Aid, Labor |
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Brick Carrier |
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Brick Cleaner |
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Brick Tender |
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Brick Washer |
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Bricklayer Helper |
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Bricklayer Tender |
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Ceramic Tile Installation Helper |
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Chimney Builder Helper |
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Concrete Form Setter |
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Concrete Form Setter and Finisher |
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Firebrick and Refractory Tile Bricklayer Helper |
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Firebrick Layer Helper |
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Firebrick or Refractory Tile Bricklayer Helper |
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Form Layer |
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Form Setter |
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Helper |
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Helper, Marble Finisher |
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Hod Carrier |
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Hot-Top-Liner Helper |
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Lead Mason Tender |
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Marble Finisher |
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Marble Installation Helper |
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Mason Helper |
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28. |
Mason Tender |
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Mason Tender, Restoration Labor |
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Monument Setter Helper |
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Mortar Mixer |
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Parquet Floor Layer's Helper |
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Patcher Helper |
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Refractory Tile Helper |
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Tender, Labor |
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Tile Finisher |
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Tile Helper |
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Tile Layer |
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Tile Layer Helper |
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Tombstone Erector Helper |
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Wood Tile Installation Helper |
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| Job Tasks |
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Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
- Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
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Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
- Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
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Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
- Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
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Modify material moving, mixing, grouting, grinding, polishing, or cleaning procedures, according to installation or material requirements.
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Transport materials, tools, or machines to installation sites, manually or using conveyance equipment.
- Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.
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Provide assistance in the preparation, installation, repair, or rebuilding of tile, brick, or stone surfaces.
- Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
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Locate and supply materials to masons for installation, following drawings or numbered sequences.
- Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
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Arrange or store materials, machines, tools, or equipment.
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Clean installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites, or storage areas, using water, chemical solutions, oxygen lances, or polishing machines.
- Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
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Move or position materials such as marble slabs, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
- Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
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Remove excess grout or residue from tile or brick joints, using sponges or trowels.
- Remove excess materials from finished construction projects.
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Apply grout between joints of bricks or tiles, using grouting trowels.
- Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
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Apply caulk, sealants, or other agents to installed surfaces.
- Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
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Remove damaged tile, brick, or mortar, and clean or prepare surfaces, using pliers, hammers, chisels, drills, wire brushes, or metal wire anchors.
- Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
- Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
- Prepare surfaces for finishing.
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Correct surface imperfections or fill chipped, cracked, or broken bricks or tiles, using fillers, adhesives, or grouting materials.
- Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
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| Work Activities |
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| Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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| Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| Benjamin Franklin was the first Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service. |
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