About the role
Mason – Historic Restoration
Worcester Eisenbrandt (WEI), a historic restoration construction company, is seeking an Experienced Mason to work throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) metropolitan area. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and a full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and paid time off.
Job Responsibilities
* Construct or repair masonry surfaces and structures as needed.
* Prepare surfaces with meticulous attention to detail prior to bricklaying.
* Lay building materials, including concrete and brick, with precision and skill.
* Follow blueprints, plans, or drawings to accurately lay blocks or bricks.
* Create layouts using chalk lines, plumb bobs, tapes, squares, and levels.
* Mix cement using hoes, cement-mixing equipment, or hand tools to achieve proper consistency.
* Cut or break bricks and concrete using hammers, powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills, and hand tools.
* Smooth mortar and remove excess using trowels; mold expansion joints and edges with edging tools, jointers, and straightedges.
* Perform finishing masonry duties, including installations, mortar mixing, and parging.
* Erect scaffolding or staging as needed.
* Ensure all work is installed plumb, level, and to specification.
* Erect wooden or metal supports to hold repairs in place during setting time.
* Set story poles for accurate wall layout.
Physical Requirements
* Excellent hand-eye coordination for carrying, positioning, and installing materials.
* Perform physically demanding activities, including climbing, balancing, lifting, stooping, walking, and material handling.
* Use personal protective equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection, safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats, as required on site.
Qualifications
* Minimum 2–3 years of general masonry experience.
* Must own basic masonry tools.
* Ability to travel to various job sites.
* Ability to climb scaffolds and ladders and lift objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
* Experience working on historic properties is a plus.
* Knowledge and skill in bricklaying and stone masonry techniques.
* Basic math skills to calculate area, volume, and weight.
How to Apply
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Equal Opportunity Statement
Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc. (WEI) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and encourages veterans to apply. WEI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. WEI confirms work authorization through E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon successful drug screening, background check, and post-offer physical.