Brickmasons and Blockmasons Go Back to List 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.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Analytical or scientific software

Tasks
	Construct 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.
	Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
	Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
	Fasten or fuse brick or other building material to structure with wire clamps, anchor holes, torch, or cement.
	Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw.
	Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance.
	Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required.
	Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
	Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, dirt, or mortar powder with water to form refractory mixtures.
	Examine brickwork or structure to determine need for repair.

Skills
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.

Knowledge
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $77,794.00 $37.40  $22.08  $23.74 - $42.09  Bridgeport/Stamford $73,341.00 $35.26  $22.93  $23.74 - $42.09  Hartford $87,346.00 $42.00  $24.00  $29.06 - $42.18  New Haven $86,351.00 $41.51  $27.51  $32.22 - $45.25  Waterbury $54,954.00 $26.42  $21.31  $21.45 - $28.93

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   54   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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