Mason/Builder

Responsabilities

• Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of construction workers engaged in bricklaying, roofing, cement finishing, tile setting, plastering, drywall installation, glazing, insulating and painting, and workers who install and service prefabricated products in residential and commercial properties, as well as workers who repair a wide variety of products, such as musical instruments, sports equipment, vending machines, bicycles and cameras
• Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring, and barricades required at construction sites
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites
• Assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools, and sort, clean, and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
• Assist miners in excavating and in setting up and operating various drills and other surface mining machinery
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other subcontractors
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
• Prepare work progress reports
• May manage the operations of own company
• May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.

Rrequirements

• Completion of secondary school isrequired.
• Several years of experience in the trade or the work area supervised are required.
• Some experience as a general construction labourer