Job Description

Work Location: Across Montana

Travel Requirement: at least 80% of the time by company vehicle. Please see below for detailed travel information.

Position: Journeyman Mason

Description: The Journeyman Mason is responsible for skillfully and artfully crafting masonry structures as instructed. This position reports directly to the Superintendent and as such will work closely with them regarding all project activities. Masons are encouraged to keep all lines of communication open with the Superintendent.

Essential Functions:

• Must have above average skill in laying masonry units including bricks, block, stone, and other masonry units as needed.
• Participating in and collaborating with the crew during daily meetings to ensure safety, quality and productivity goals are set.
• Ensure proper installation of wall ties, flashings and other masonry accessories necessary for job specific standards.
• Layout projects for building locations and site work and verify field dimensions when necessary.
• Shape brick, block, or stone in preparation for final setting with use of chisels and/or power saws.
• Responsible for providing a uniform appearance in the finished product. Complete all tasks with pride of ownership and quality.
• Comprehensive knowledge of masonry applications including building leads, arches, and columns as well as other required architectural details.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
• Must be able to follow instructions precisely, and work with others in an organized manner.
• Required to provide own masonry tools
• Keep job site safe and clean
• Work in high, precarious places such as scaffolding and ladders.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel in a repetitive motion; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, including working on hands and knees for extended periods of time.
• Work in outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat or cold.
• Follows all company standards based on the employee handbook, drug & alcohol policy, and safety handbooks.

This role is based out of the Lewistown, MT office, but travel to projects and overnight stays will be required with this position. Either positioned at the out-of-town project for the duration, or travel on a regular basis will be required. 

Lodging for overnight projects outside of Lewistown, MT is pre-arranged and paid for by Benchmark Masonry. Because it is paid for and provided by Benchmark Masonry, it is not a perdiem benefit paid to the employee. 

Company vehicles are used for travel to all projects from the Benchmark Masonry shop in Lewistown, MT, and back. Because company vehicles are used and are fueled by Benchmark Masonry, travel is not a perdiem benefit paid to the employee. However, hourly wages for travel in company vehicles to and from projects, will be paid to the employee. Paid travel time will be given to the employee when travel is within the current Benchmark Masonry field crew working hours.

Meal reimbursements are paid to employees in which overnight stays are required for projects outside of Lewistown, MT.

Experience and Skills Desired:

• Five plus years MASONRY field work experience on commercial construction projects.
• Restoration experience a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Strong attention to detail with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the public always.
• Be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Confident in English and Spanish languages.
• Clean criminal background as we work on secure state and federal facilities.
• Must be able to read and understand project documents such as plans and specifications.
• OSHA training
• Hydro Mobile Scaffold Certified

Benefits:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical for Employee
• Sick Time
• Some Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible Schedule
• Performance Bonus Program

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Benchmark Masonry, Inc. is a drug-free workplace that participates in a random drug testing program. All applicants are subject to a background check.

Benchmark Masonry, Inc. is a full service masonry company and trusted leader in historic preservation. We specialize in the restoration and maintenance of historical landmarks while maintaining a steadfast commitment to authenticity and the highest standards of craftsmanship. With a distinguished portfolio of successful restoration projects, Benchmark Masonry continues to safeguard and rejuvenate the historical treasures that define our heritage. The persistent pursuit of safety, quality, and service on each job is the foundation of every decision we make. Benchmark Masonry is located in Central Montana and provides masonry service across Montana as well as several states.

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