Bricklayers; Updated

A Bricklayer lays brick, stone, structural tile, marble, concrete block, pre-cast concrete panels, fabricated masonry panels, and any other masonry materials to build or repair walls, partitions, fireplaces, sewers, and other structures. Bricklayers also install firebrick linings in industrial furnaces.

• Three (3) years-Minimum of 4,500 hours of on-the-job training.
• Apprentice Bricklayers begin their training by going to Pre-Apprentice training for 12 weeks.
• Apprentices receive a mandatory minimum of 144 hours of classroom instruction per year.

1st 6 months: 50% of journeyman wage
6 months-1 year: 60% of journeyman wage
1 year-1.5 years: 70% of journeyman wage
1.5 years-2 years: 80% of journeyman wage
2 years-2.5 years: 90% of journeyman wage
2.5 years-3 years: 95% of journeyman wage
Completion of 3 years: 100% of journeyman wage

National Benefits, Health and Welfare, Pension and Annuity

• Must be 17 years of age.
• Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade.
• Must pass an aptitude test.
• Must take an oral interview.

Bricklayers spend the majority of time working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

Must be physically fit to perform the job of a bricklayer. (Some of the masonry units may be heavy.)

• Complete application at Local 74 office. (Applications are available all year M–F 8 am–4:30 pm)
• Pay a $20 Application Fee.
• Take and pass an aptitude test.
• Applicants with passing scores will be given an oral interview.

Bricklayers & Plasterers Local 74
415 East Plaza Drive
Westmont, Illinois 60559
Phone:

District Council Training Center
2140 Corporate Drive
Addison, Illinois 60101
Phone:
Fax:

Robert Arnold

Industrial arts, mathematics and basic geometry classes.

Bricklayers and Allied Craft workers Union, District Council Training Center