Abolished 10/07
MASON
3276N2
Pay Grade: 16
DEFINITION OF WORK
Summary
This is skilled masonry work in exterior and interior construction
and maintenance activities.
Work involves performance of skilled tasks in the construction,
remodeling, and repair of masonry structures. Work may include the direction and training
of activities of a work group assigned to specific repair and maintenance projects. Work
is performed in accordance with accepted trade practices.
Standard Classification Factors
Supervision Received - LEVEL B: "Under general
supervision…" Employees working under general supervision usually receive some
instructions with respect to the details of most assignments but are free to develop their
own work sequences within established procedures, methods and policies. They are often
physically removed from their supervisor and subject to only periodic checks.
Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average… Where the employee is
confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in
turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration.
Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of
conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category.
Complexity - LEVEL B: Work is of a structured nature including
duties that have several related steps. This level involves simple analysis of data,
identification of easily distinguishable facts and recognition of differences in related
situations. Workers at this level exercise limited independent judgment in determining
methods or procedures to be used in making minor decisions. Work is normally controlled by
frequent review and consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level,
they are usually specific and aid in determining an approach to problems or situations.
Workers at this level must be able to identify basic differences in situations to
determine the actions which need to be taken.
Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL B: Consequences of
actions or decisions at this level are minor as the work is normally reviewed regularly
and errors are usually detected in following operations. Errors may be disruptive to
co-workers or may cause minor inefficiency. Costs due to errors are minimal.
Contacts - LEVEL A: The purpose of the contact is to obtain,
clarify, give or screen established factual information, regardless of the type (i.e.,
easily understood or technical) within a well-defined relationship. Normal communication
skills are required.
Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical
exertion.
Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves
moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant
environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible.
Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership
responsibility. As a "senior worker", performing essentially the same or similar
work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and
reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single
project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level
may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the
evaluation of work performance.
Distinguishing Features
Differs from other skilled work in that this is skilled masonry
work.
Differs from other lower level classes which are semi-skilled.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Installs and repairs walls, floors and ceilings as part of
remodeling projects; provides structurally sound interiors including emergency repairs.
Restores parts of brick and stone buildings in order to repair
defective areas by chiseling defective mortar, filling in tuck points with new mortar,
caulking, cutting and fitting stonework.
Mixes cement, plaster, mortar, concrete and other masonry
components for each job.
Installs ceramic tiles and quarry title hardware components to
repair bathroom floors and shower room walls.
Pours, levels, smooths, shapes and finishes fresh concrete for
construction of floors, patio slabs, new sidewalks, steps, curb cuts, ramps, parking lots
and manhole covers.
Supervises craft helpers in completing various masonry tasks as
needed.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS
Knowledge
*Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, and tools of the
trade.
*Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of
the trade.
*Knowledge of the characteristics of different mortar mixes and
the methods of mixing mortar under varied conditions.
Abilities
*Ability to work on scaffolds.
*Ability to read, interpret, and work from sketches, blue prints,
and specifications.
*Ability to understand and carry out general oral and written
instructions.
*Ability to care for the tools and equipment of the trade.
Skills
*Skill in the use of tile saws, trowels, hammers, brick sets,
chisels, plumb rules, and other masonry tools.
*Necessary at Entry
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Six months of experience in masonry work.
Education may be
substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 12/87
REV: 12/95
REV: 10/98
REV: 02/00
REV: 08/05 |