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Brickmasons and Blockmasons
SOC 47-2021.00
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.
Zone 2
Construction and Extraction
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Critical Thinking
3.1
Coordination
3.1
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Operation Monitoring
3.0
Quality Control Analysis
3.0
Time Management
3.0
Knowledge Areas 8
Building and Construction
4.8
Mathematics
3.5
English Language
3.3
Public Safety and Security
3.1
Production and Processing
3.1
Design
3.1
Administration and Management
3.0
Mechanical
3.0
Key Tasks
1Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using
plumb bobs and levels.
2Construct 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.
3Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
4Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of
courses.
5Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power
saw.
Also Known As
Adobe Layer
Block Layer
Block Mason
Block Paver
Blockmason
Bottom Liner
Brick and Block Mason
Brick Chimney Builder
Brick Dropper
Brick Layer
Tools & Equipment
Adhesive trowels
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Adjustable wrenches
Air compressors
Angle grinders
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