MASON/ PLASTERER MASON

Code: 02421 Local Non-Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, performs all general masonry work involved in the maintenance and construction of block, stone, and brick structures; constructs and repairs concrete structures; works with various machine and hand tools common to the masonry trade; may prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with the building code or accepted trade practices; takes the lead over and gives suitable assignments to those assigned as helpers; does other related duties as required.

Under direction, performs all general plastering work involved in maintenance and application of mortars on wooden and masonry interior and exterior surfaces; may prepare or work from sketches, plans and specifications in accordance with building code or accepted trade practices; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Constructs block, stone, and brick walls, manholes, chimneys, columns, partitions, and other structures by establishing grade, setting lines, constructing forms, determining and mixing or supervising the mixing of cement or mortar, pouring footings or foundation, and laying block, stone, and brick.
• Erects or supervises the erection of scaffolding and ramps and finishing of joints.
• Builds or lays concrete structures such as sidewalks, porches, stairs, and floors by laying out and setting forms, establishing pitch, preparing base, mixing concrete, pouring, and finishing the surface.
• Points brickwork or stone structures; patches plaster or stucco walls and ceilings, and repairs cracked or broken concrete structures.
• Uses trowels, joiners, edgers, chisels, levels, plumb bobs, vibrators, and concrete mixers.
• Mixes cement mortar, lime, and lime mortar.
• Slakes lime and tempers mortar.
• May prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with the building code or approved trade practices.
• Makes time and materials estimates.
• Inspects work in progress and completed work.
• Gives suitable assignments to helpers.
• Keeps needed records.
• May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains walls and ceilings.
• Works from plans, sketches and specifications in accordance with building code or approved trade practices.
• Spreads plaster over lath with trowel.
• Applies plaster to walls and ceilings.
• Coats back surface of precast ornamental plaster with plaster mortar and sticks or sets it by pressing it into wall or ceiling.
• Performs other types of plastering work.
• Inspects work in progress and completed work.
• Makes time and material estimates.
• Keeps needed records.
• Takes lead over and gives suitable assignments to helpers.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in masonry work involving a variety of tasks in brick, stone, and brickwork, plastering, and general concrete work.

Three (3) years of experience in plastering work involving a variety of tasks.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of problems involved in masonry work.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of keeping necessary records.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.
• Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use needed equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to give suitable assignments and to establish and maintain needed records and files.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
• CODES: LG - RKR/jmr 9/30/94
• This job specification is for local government use only.
• PLASTERER
• Knowledge of problems involved in plastering work.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of keeping necessary records.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing work.
• Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use needed equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to give suitable assignments and to establish and maintain needed records.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
• LG- mck 1/4/99
• This job specification is for state and local government use.
• TITLE CODE FOR DUAL TITLE: LG -

Note

The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.