Masonry Craftsperson
7 days ago
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County seeks a skilled Masonry Craftsperson to join its team.
This is a full-time position that offers a competitive salary range of $29.59 - 32.90 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending accounts and a pension through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
As a Masonry Craftsperson, you will be responsible for developing, estimating, and implementing repair recommendations to all masonry structural components throughout the District's buildings and preserves.
Key responsibilities include:
- Remove existing and install new concrete building components and park amenities
- Grind out existing mortar and tuck-pointing of brick and stone components
- Perform power wash and acid wash structures
- Control joints and cracked masonry, caulk, patch, trowels, grinders, backing, etc.
- Develop processes and estimate time and materials for maintenance repairs and projects
A successful candidate will have at least five years of experience as a journeyman-level Bricklayer/Stone Mason in general construction trades, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Skills required include working from blueprints, drawings, and verbal instructions; estimating time and materials required for completion of projects; record keeping; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; using proper equipment, materials, and methods on custom masonry installations.
