Mason

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking work for building new structures as well as restoring old and damaged ones
• Interpreting technical drawings and construction blueprints, if possible
• Cutting, polishing, and placing blocks of stone
• Mixing required quantities of cement and mortar
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and other materials in proper working order
• Supervising and training less experienced workers
• Cleaning work surfaces before and after work
• Undertaking work as per blueprints
• Reviewing workspaces to determine the material required
• Estimating material and labor costs
• Using chalk lines and tapes to outline the work area