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.

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

1. 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.

2. Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.

3. Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.

4. Fasten or fuse brick or other building material to structure with wire clamps, anchor holes, torch, or cement.

5. Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw.

6. Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance.

7. Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required.

8. Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.

9. Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, dirt, or mortar powder with water to form refractory mixtures.

10. Examine brickwork or structure to determine need for repair.

11. Clean working surface to remove scale, dust, soot, or chips of brick and mortar, using broom, wire brush, or scraper.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Brickmasons and Blockmasons. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Brickmasons and Blockmasons, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$32,760 for entry level workers, and $69,530 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Very Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 7,880 Brickmasons and Blockmasons employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 9,190  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 130 job(s) each year, and a total of 160 job openings each year.

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Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

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Construction Carpenters - Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.

Rough Carpenters - Build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel, bridge, or sewer supports, billboard signs, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions.

Tile and Marble Setters - Apply hard tile, marble, and wood tile to walls, floors, ceilings, and roof decks.

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers - Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rockboard lath to walls, ceilings or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fire-proofing, or acoustical material.

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Fence Erectors - Erect and repair metal and wooden fences and fence gates around highways, industrial establishments, residences, or farms, using hand and power tools.