Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters

Also called: Bricklayer Helper, Hod Carrier, Marble Finisher Helper

Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction
What they do:
Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
On the job, you would:
  • Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
  • Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
  • Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology
  • building and construction
  • mechanical
Math and Science
  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
  • English language
SKILLS

Basic Skills
  • keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
ABILITIES

Physical Strength
  • use your lower back and stomach
  • lift, push, pull, or carry
Hand and Finger Use
  • keep your arm or hand steady
  • hold or move items with your hands
Endurance
  • exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
PERSONALITY

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:
  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Cooperation
  • Initiative
  • Persistence
TECHNOLOGY

You might use software like this on the job:

Project management software
  • CPR Visual Estimator
  • RISA Technologies RISAMasonry
Computer aided design CAD software
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Presentation software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
EDUCATION


high school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED
usually needed
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JOB OUTLOOK

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Salary:
High: $61,930.00
Median: $42,470.00
Low: $33,270.00
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