Houck Mason/Bricklayer Foreman

Non-Exempt

Houck & Company, Inc. Restoration Department Superintendent

Perform masonry restoration work such as mortar joint tuckpointing, masonry repair/replacement, masonry faà§ade cleaning, joint sealant recaulking and other wall faà§ade repairs. Also includes some traditional masonry construction work such as laying brick, block, precast concrete, and natural stone.

• All work is to be performed professionally and safely
  
• Remove deteriorated mortar and install new mortar joints
  
• Remove and replace deteriorated/damaged masonry such as brick, block, and stone
  
• Install through-wall flashings at walls, vents, and other surfaces
  
• Perform faà§ade repairs to help maintain buildings and prevent/stop water infiltration
  
• Lays and aligns bricks, blocks, or tiles to build or repair structures
  
• Mixes mortar (sand, cement, lime, etc.) by hand or machine
  
• Cleans construction site to eliminate possible hazards
  
• Loads and unloads truck
  
• Washes and treats wall surfaces using cleaning and water repellent restoration products as specified
  
• Erects scaffolding and works out of aerial equipment to work above ground level
  
• Receives instructions from supervisor
  
• Abides by all OSHA and Houck safety guidelines
  
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
  

• Masonry restoration materials and repair methods
  
• Building and construction standards and methods
  
• Understands the correct tools to use and their functions
  
• Basic mathematical skills
  
• Public and personnel safety
  
• Control operations of equipment or systems
  
• Understanding and able to follow written directions
  
• Problem identification and solutions of problems
  
• Judgment and decision making, time management
  
• Active listening-giving full attention to what people are saying
  
• Flexibility
  
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
  
• Communication/People Skills
  
• Match and detect differences between colors, shades, and texture
  

• Member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 5 or willing to join
  

Functions can take place indoors or outdoors, sometimes in high, precarious places with fumes and/or airborne particles. The standard work environment has loud to very loud noise levels associated with various equipment, coworkers, and phone conversations. Often work must be performed in high and/or cramped workspaces and awkward positions. The employee works around hazardous situations, materials, and equipment.

Physical demands are based on the ability to perform the following actions throughout an 8-10 hour period of work for a 4-7 day work week.

• Exert oneself physically over long periods of time during the workday
  

• Bend stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and other extremities, climb and/or balance yourself
  

• Use one�s abdominal muscles and lower back to lift continuously over time without fatiguing
  

• Exert maximum muscle force to lift, pull, or carry objects
  

• Keep or regain one�s body balance or to stay upright
  

• Lift up to 50-100 pounds on occasion and up to 50 pounds regularly
  

• Excellent vision skills (with or without correction) are required
  

• Ability to clearly hear within speech range in an environment with construction noise
  

This position has no supervisory requirements.

Full-Time/Variable Hours

Hourly

• High School Diploma or GED
  

• Comparable Experience ( 5+ Years)
  

Frequent daily/local travel. In-state and out-of-state travel required, sometimes for overnight or multiple-day stays. Company does not guarantee transportation.

This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change at any time.

Houck & Company, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.