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The Gallegos Corporation Apprentice - Masonry Stone $900/Month Housing Stipend in Big Sky, Montana
Position Title: Masonry Apprentice
Pay Range: $22.80-$29.00/Hr
Location: Bozeman, MT
WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY, OWNER PROVIDED HOUSING OR HOUSING STIPEND, AND TRAVEL COSTS TO AND FROM PROJECTS ARE PROVIDED
ABOUT GALLEGOS
Since 1970, The Gallegos Corporation has excelled in specialty stone and masonry construction. With our additional services ranging from plaster/stucco, marble/granite, art rock and concrete to stone sales and project design assistance, we are capable of handling projects of any size with superior, timeless craftsmanship. Over the past 54 years, Gallegos has successfully completed projects in 17 different states and currently has five offices in Colorado and Montana.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life & AD&D, Flex Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent), Paid Time Off, Boot Allowance, Education Program, Paid On-The-Job Training, Growth and Advancement Opportunities and more!
POSITION PURPOSE
A Mason Apprentice must be able to learn from and support the Mason Journeyman with brick, block and/or stone completing custom work on distinctive projects. A Mason Apprentice is required to complete work safely, with quality and within productivity specifications as directed by the foreman or superintendent.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares surfaces for laying brick, clock, or stone, which may include proper installation of wall ties, flashing, and papers to job specific standards. (20%)
Mixes specified amounts of sand, clay, or mortar powder with water to form refractory mixtures. (20%)
Prepares mortar to be spread over brick, block, or stone. (15%)
Stocks and maintains a clean workspace for Masons and other crew members. (15%)
Erects scaffold to meet safety and job requirements. (10%)
Participates in daily huddles and practices safety as a priority on all job sites. (10%)
Models The Gallegos Corporation mission and values at all times. (10%)
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
The Mason Apprentice will learn to master the following journeyman functions:
Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
Shapes brick, block, or stone in preparation for final setting with use of chisels and/or power saws.
Spreads mortar along mortar guides to ensure joints of uniform thickness.
Spreads mortar over brick, block, or stone and foundation with trowel and sets masonry in place by hand or with aid of a forklift or a crane.
Aligns brick, block, or stone with plumbline and finishes joints with pointing trowel.
Fasten or fuse brick, or other building materials to structure with wire clamps, anchor holes, torch, or cement.
Removes excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance.
Construct corner by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner guide each course, or layer of brick.
Lay and align bricks, blocks, or tiles to build or repair structures or high temperature equipment, such as cupola, kilns, ovens, or furnaces.
REQUIREMENTS
1-3 years of construction or masonry experience.
EDUCATION
High school degree and/or trade school.
LANGUAGE ABILITY
Must have a working knowledge of the English language to communicate with other crew members.