Cement Mason - Urban Forestry (BUF) - Public Works (7311

Cement Mason - Urban Forestry (BUF) - Public Works (7311)

• Full-time
• Job Code and
  
  Title:
  
  7311-Cement Mason
• Fill Type:
  Permanent Exempt
• Compensation: USD 94874 - USD 115362 - yearly

San Francisco Public Works has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings;

manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

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Public Works currently has multiple vacancies for Cement Mason (7311) within the Bureau of Urban Forestry in the Operations Division.

Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the placing and finishing of concrete on public or private property.

• Laying out work for new construction or repair.
• Breaking out damaged concrete and loading it into a dump truck.
• Preparing job sites by setting up safety tripods and scaffolding.
• Using various tools and equipment to perform concrete work.
• Setting screeds and forms for concrete work.
• Pouring and finishing concrete.
• Mixing and applying toppings, colors, grits, epoxy overlays and waterproofing compounds.
• Ensuring that completed work is covered and barricaded with A-frame and toe boards.
• Ensuring tools and jobsites are clean.
• Writing reports and keeping records.
• Using a two-way radio, cell phone, and pager.
• Operating a motor vehicle to travel and transport materials to job sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The nature of the work may require exposure to inclement weather conditions and may require exposure to hazardous materials and/or conditions. This position requires the physical strength and agility to climb ladders; crawl on hands and knees; lift objects that weigh up to ninety (90) pounds and carry them for distances up to fifty (50) feet; lift, drag and/or move with assistance large and/or heavy equipment to truck bed level;

bend the knees, waist and back; stoop or squat; ability to kneel, bend and squat for considerable periods of time; remain in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Certificate of completion of Apprenticeship under the authority of the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards including; completion of the City’s apprenticeship program in class 7398 Apprentice Cement Mason I or in class 7399 Apprentice Cement Mason II OR Completion of a Division of Apprenticeship Standards or Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship program, as evidenced by issuance of a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship under the appropriate authority;

AND

Experience:

4,160 hours of verifiable work experience as a journey level cement mason OR At least 10,400 hours of verifiable journey-level cement masonry work experience.

License and Certification:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license.

Substitution:
Completion of the CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards recognized apprenticeship program with the City and County of San Francisco as evidenced by issuance of a Certificate of Completion of the City’s apprenticeship program under the appropriate authority will substitute for the 4,160 hours journey level cement mason experience.

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information…