Bricklayer

• Number of positions for this job: 3
• Employment type: Permanent
• Days required: 5 days
• Hours per week: minimum of 30 hours a week is guaranteed, maximum of 40 hours per week
• Hourly rate: $29.66-30.00

Job description:

• Responsible for providing and maintaining own Brick/Block laying tools. Must have correct tools for the job
• Report to the Solid Masonry Foreman on a daily basis to receive instructions. All instructions issued by the Solid Masonry Foreman must be adhered to.
• Lay of bricks concrete blocks and other masonry units as per plans and specifications.
• Lay non-conventional blocks ie. Form Blocks as per plans and specifications.
• Use various tools including brick / block cutting machines to cut and shape bricks or blocks to accurate size.
• Place steel reinforcing and grout in cavities or cores to external and internal walls strictly in accordance with plans and specifications or as directed by the Foreman.
• Waterproof masonry.
• Assemble erect and dismantle scaffolding rigging and hoisting equipment (to non-certifiable stage)
• Ensure the quality of the workmanship on each job is of the highest standard in order to exceed the clients expectations.
• Assist with the removal of all rubbish and debris associated with Solid Masonry brick and block laying prior to leaving the site at the completion of the contract
• All onsite issues/problems are to be referred to the Solid Masonry Foreman in the first instance not the Site Foreman.

Job pre-requisites:

• New Zealand Certificate in Brick & Block Laying Level 4 related qualification, or proven experience as Bricklayer on construction site for at least 3 years is required
• Knowledge of materials methods and the tools involved in bricklaying and the construction of buildings
• Problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods
• Successful completion of a brick/block laying related program is preferred

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