Mason Plasterer; NBOE Job Newark area,New Jersey USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Mason Plasterer (NBOE)

Mason Plasterer (NBOE) –

Position Type: Non Instructional – All Titles

Date Posted: February 19, 2025

Location: Project Control, 355, Newark, NJ

Office of Facilities Management – Project Control

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

Position Summary

Under direction, performs all general masonry work involved in the maintenance and construction of block, stone and brick structures; constructs and repairs concrete structures; works with various machines and hand tools common to the masonry trade; may prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with the building code or accepted trade practices; takes the lead over and gives suitable assignments to those assigned as helpers;

does other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

Graduation from high school or vocational school or possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.
Three (3) years of experience in masonry work involving a variety of tasks in brick, stone, and brickwork, plastering, and general concrete work.
Three (3) years of experience in plastering work involving a variety of tasks.
Driver’s license valid in New Jersey if vehicle operation is required.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

Constructs block, stone, and brick walls, manholes, chimneys, columns, partitions, and other structures by establishing grade, setting lines, constructing forms, determining and mixing or supervising the mixing of cement or mortar, pouring footings or foundation, and laying block, stone, and brick.

Erects or supervises the erection of scaffolding and ramps and finishing of joints.

Builds or lays concrete structures such as sidewalks, porches, stairs, and floors by laying out and setting forms, establishing pitch, preparing base, mixing concrete, pouring, and finishing the surface.

Points brickwork or stone structures; patches plaster or stucco walls and ceilings, and repairs cracked or broken concrete structures.

Uses trowels, joiners, edgers, chisels, levels, plumb bobs, vibrators, and concrete mixers.

Mixes cement mortar, lime, and lime mortar.

Slakes lime and tempers mortar.

May prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with the building code or approved trade practices.

Makes time and materials estimates.

Inspects work in progress and completed work.

Gives suitable assignments to helpers.

Keeps needed records.

Might be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of problems involved in masonry work.
Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
Knowledge of keeping necessary records.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to take needed safety precautions.
Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ability to give suitable assignments and maintain records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize electronic or manual recording and information systems.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English;
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities eligible as long as they can perform essential functions after reasonable accommodation.

Reports To

Department Head

Salary, Employment Period and Union Affiliation

Salary: $106,923

Employment Period: Twelve (12) months

Union Affiliation: Building Trades Council

Benefits

The NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full‑time staff, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, wellness and voluntary benefits, paid personal and sick days, and vacation days for twelve‑month employees.

Equal Opportunity / Affidative Action Employer

The Newark Board Of Education is an Equal Opportunity / Affidative Action Employer.

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