Mason



Job Details

Mason
Employer

City of Springfield

Location

CPKD-Park Maintenance

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

01073

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

01/01/2017

Position Purpose/Summary

*Please note that this is a Civil Service position. This position is not currently open, should there become an opening we will hire off of the list of applicants starting with the oldest application date.*

APPLICATION FOR CITY OF SPRINGFIELD LABOR SERVICE
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of filing application. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The name of an applicant will remain on the Labor Service register for the job title which he or she is registered for a period of not more than 5 years from the date of registration, subject to a renewal of registration as provided in Section 28, Chapter 31 of the General Laws, and subject to compliance with other applicable provisions of the Civil Service law and rules.

Responsible for the application of journeyman skills and knowledge in laying brick, stone, tile and concrete blocks and applying plaster and concrete to alter and repair interiors, exteriors and appurtenances of buildings. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with building codes and standard trade practices with inspection during process and upon completion. Work instructions may be oral or written and are accompanied by sketches or drawings when necessary. No supervision is exercised over other employees.
 

Essential Functions

  • Studies drawings and specifications, lays bricks, stone, concrete blocks, and tile in altering and repairing walls, partitions floors, chimneys, fire boxes, and other structures, prepares mortar, sets bricks, stone, and tile in rows and designs. Spreads mortar with trowel, checks horizontal and vertical alignment, finishes mortar between blocks, may tear down old masonry structures.
  • Repairs and reconstructs concrete walls, floors, walks, fixtures, and other objects. Chips away broken or cracked concrete, prepares surface, smoothes concrete over surface with trowel or float, may secure patch with bracing or form.
  • Plasters, stuccos, and repairs walls and ceilings, mixes plaster or stucco, applies and smoothes mixture with trowel, float, darby, and straightedge. Ships away old plaster or stucco when repairing, may nail wooden grounds in place to guide application of plane surfaces.
  • May lay wooden block, mastic, or asphalt tile floors, waterproof cement, or repair plaster figures and fancy molding.
  • May supervise an assigned helper engaged in semi-skilled and manual tasks related to the trade.
  • Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, equipment, processes, and techniques of the masonry trade.
  • Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
  • Working knowledge of pertinent sections of municipal building codes.
  • Ability to work from written and oral instructions, sketches, and drawings.
  • Ability to supervise the work of an assigned mason tender.
  • Skill in the use of tools, equipment, and materials of the trade.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a formal apprenticeship in the masonry trade.
  • Minimum of three years experience as a journeyman mason.

NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements.

Medical/Dental/ Vision
75% City Subsidized
All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision

Retirement
Available to employees working 20+ hours per week

Paid Vacation
Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations.

Paid Holidays
All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.

Paid Sick Time
Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.

Paid Personal Days
Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.

Training
On the job and instructor led courses available

Employee Assistance Program
Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.

Direct Deposit
Easy, convenient, and free!

01
Have you ever served in the United States armed forces during wartime as defined by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 4, Section 7, Clause 43 as amended by the Acts of 2003 effective August 30, 2004? If yes attach a copy of your form DD214 under the attachments section.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you the unremarried spouse or parent of a veteran who died from a service-connected disability incurred in wartime service?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Select the types of work options you are looking for.
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
  • Part-time
  • Intermittent
  • Full-time
04
Are you a current resident of the City of Springfield?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Are you willing to relocate to Springfield?
  • Yes
  • No
06
For the position you are applying for, do you have at least two years of experience in related work within the 10 year period immediately prior to filing this application?
  • Yes
  • No
07
All communication for this position will be done through email, are you applying with a valid email address?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Springfield
Address
36 Court St

Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103
Phone
413-787-6019
Website
http://springfieldcityhall.com

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