Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters

Also Called: Bricklayer Helper, Hod Carrier, Mason Tender

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$33,270

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters do

Help brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, or tile and marble setters by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include using, supplying, or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

  • Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
  • Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
  • Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
Industry Areas:

Construction • Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Bricklaying • Building Construction Technology • Cement Masonry • Facilities Maintenance • Floor Covering • Landscaping (HBI) • OCT-Only Construction • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician • Plastering • Smart Meter & Instrumentation Technician • Solar Energy • Tile Setting • Weatherization

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Work Context

  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  • Time Pressure

Tools

  • Blow torch
  • Power saws
  • Workshop cranes
  • Trowels
  • Tape measures

Technology

Project management software
CPR Visual Estimator
Microsoft SharePoint
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk Revit
Computer aided design and drafting CADD software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Operation and Control
  • Time Management

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
building and construction
mechanical
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 58% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 24% Less than high school diploma
  • 12% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Construction & Building Inspectors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Craft Artists

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Landscape Architects

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Albuquerque - Job Corps

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Arecibo Job Corps

    Garrochales, Puerto Rico

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self Control
  • Cooperation
  • Initiative
  • Persistence

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Physical Strength
  • Endurance

This is what Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, & Tile & Marble Setters across the country typically make.

$15.99 / hour
$33,270 /year

Entry Level

$20.42 / hour
$42,470 /year

Median Level

$29.77 / hour
$61,930 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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