Mason (Pay Grade 19) AFSCME Local 459

Job Title

Works as a skilled mason; does related work as required such as carpentry, painting, and other building trades work; does related work as required.

An employee in this class performs skilled masonry work involving responsibility for efficient effective performance. The work is usually performed under supervision. Masons may be assisted by semi-skilled and/or unskilled workers. This employee may serve as a working supervisor.

Examples of work: (Illustrative only)

• Prepares masonry forms, foundations, and settings; finishes concrete surfaces;
• Lays brick, blocks, stone, and other materials with mortar;
• Builds and repairs catch basins, concrete curbing, manholes, and retaining walls;
• Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that external and internal customers are provided with the highest quality of service;
• Operates a personal computer, and other related equipment in the course of the work.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
Good knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology, and methods of masonry; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; ability to estimate time and materials needed; ability to lay out work.

Minimum qualifications:

At least three (3) years' experience as a mason's helper, at least one year experience as a skilled mason, and completion of a trade or high school diploma or GED; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional requirement:
Possession of a valid Delaware class D driver's license or its equivalent. Must pass a Class III County physical examination and background check.

Health Insurance:
Starts the first of the month following a 60-day waiting period from the date of hire. Charges for coverage vary depending on type and level of coverage chosen. The following plans are currently available through Highmark (Comprehensive 80% Plan; a PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) and an EPO (Exclusive Provider Organization) and Aetna (Open Access HMO). Deductibles and co-pays may also apply.

Dental Insurance:
Starts the first of the month following a 60-day waiting period from date of hire. Currently, there are two PPO options and an HMO option. Charges vary depending on type and level of coverage chosen. Sick Leave:
Accumulates at the rate of one day for each completed month of service, beginning after the first full month of employment. Vacation:
Vests on December 31 of the calendar year preceding the vacation year. Vested vacation is to be used in the 12 months following the vesting date. Employees are entitled to vacation as follows:

• Less than 12 months service -- 1 day for each completed month of service to a maximum of 10 days
• 1 – 4 years of service -- 10 days of vacation
• 5 – 9 years of service -- 15 days of vacation
• 10 – 14 years of service -- 20 days of vacation
• 15 years of service -- 25 days of vacation
• 15+ years of service -- 25+ days of vacation (an additional day for each successive year of service)

Holidays: 13-1/2 paid holidays per year (1/2 day on Christmas Eve). Life Insurance:
Provided by the County in the amount of one and one-half times your salary. Minimum benefit -- $50,000;
Maximum benefit -- $200,000. Pension:
Employee contributory amount of three percent of base salary to defined benefit plan. County will make a non-elective contribution of one percent of base salary to defined contribution account. In addition, the County will also make an annual matching contribution of one hundred percent of employee's contribution, up to a maximum of two percent to defined contribution account. 10-year vesting.

Deferred Compensation Plan:
Optional employee contributory plan available. Additional Benefits:
Salary increases each year dependent upon appropriate negotiated increase and/or merit increases;
Credit Union, Blood Bank, Sick Leave Bank (after two years of service), Fitness Center, and an Employee Assistance Program are all benefits available to employees at no cost. Supplemental Benefits:
Flexible Spending Accounts (medical reimbursement and dependent care), additional life insurance, vision, group accident, group hospital indemnity, group disability, and critical care insurance are also available at an additional cost to the employee. Union Affiliation:
Some positions are affiliated with a local bargaining unit, and, therefore, will require a monthly dues deduction ranging from $23 to $46.65 per month. Special

Note:

The above benefits are subject to change. For detailed information on any of the above, contact the Office of Human Resources at . Revised: 12/15/15