MASON​/PLASTERER, Outside

Position: MASON / PLASTERER, Outside
** We have an outstanding opportunity for a Mason / Plasterer, Outside.
** Under the direction of the supervisor and lead, perform journey-level skilled masonry and plastering work, including bricklaying, plastering, and cement finishing, to alter, repair, and maintain buildings, facilities, equipment and grounds.
* Building exterior restoration, such as tuck pointing, sealing, waterproofing, caulking, and mortar mixing.
* Install, work from, and remove scaffolding, stages, planks, ladders, jacks, spider staging and other work platforms at high heights.
* Prepare cement floors, sidewalks, stairs, and curbing; pour concrete floors, walls, and foundations.
* Lay bricks and blocks.
* Mix and apply glues, cement, and grouts; apply nonskid surfaces such as safety strips.
* Operate power hammers and trowels, core drills, jackhammers, and diamond saws to remove concrete and other surfaces for repair and installation of conduit and air lines, among others.
* Operate and perform minor maintenance on sandblasters, power washers, stripping machines, airless and conventional paint sprayers, and spray booth.
* Using respirators and protective clothing, provide required assistance in support of the asbestos and lead abatement programs.
* Estimate materials and time required for completion of jobs and projects.
* Read and interpret blueprints and/or working drawings.
* Keep leads and supervisors informed of project status/work progress, needed materials and equipment.
* Operate and maintain a variety of power and hand tools.
* Operate machinery such as forklifts, scissor-lifts, and high rangers.
* Load and unload materials and supplies.
* Operate vehicles such as UW vans and trucks to transport tools, equipment and personnel to various job sites.
* May instruct semiskilled workers.
* Communicate and collaborate with other UW Facilities shops and other business partners such as  Campus Utilities & Operations and Engineering Services to facilitate work.
* Know and comply with occupational health and safety regulations specific to the work and conduct on the job, including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
* Comply with all UW and UW Facilities policies and procedures, M&C protocols, i.e. Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP).
* Support all management directives and the vision and values of M&C.
* Participate in and follow through with M&C process improvement initiatives, including Balanced Scorecard (BSC), incorporating metrics and Lean principles into internal work processes, and promoting employee engagement in continuous improvements and innovation.
* Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled.
* Provide excellent customer service through effective, courteous and professional interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community.
* Other duties as required
* Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.
* Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.
* Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.
* Be responsible and accountable.
* Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.
* Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.
* Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.
* Exhibit a professional work ethic.
* Continuously promote a safe work environment.
* Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a mason/plasterer, or full journey status as a mason/plasterer in a union; or, four years’ applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
* Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.
* Knowledge and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety & Health Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations.
* Building exterior restoration experience in tuck pointing, sealing and waterproofing, caulking, and mortar mixing.
* Experience operating, erecting and working from scaffolding.
* Experience in the operation of an aerial platform lift.
* Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
* May be required to…