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Brickmasons and Blockmasons

Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances, to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.

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14 tasks12 core, 2 supplemental
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Construction & ExtractionOne of its 65 occupations
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47-2021.00SOC 2018: 47-2021

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12 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.Core taskTask 4769Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018
  2. Task 2. Construct corners 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 to guide each course, or layer, of brick.Core taskTask 4768Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018
  3. Task 3. Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.Core taskTask 4775Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018
  4. Task 4. Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.Core taskTask 4770Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018
  5. Task 5. Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw.Core taskTask 4772Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018
  6. Task 6. Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required.Core taskTask 4774Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2018
  7. Task 7. Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance.Core taskTask 4773Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018
  8. Task 8. Fasten or fuse brick or other building material to structure with wire clamps, anchor holes, torch, or cement.Core taskTask 4771Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2018
  9. Task 9. Clean working surface to remove scale, dust, soot, or chips of brick and mortar, using broom, wire brush, or scraper.Core taskTask 4778Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018
  10. Task 10. Examine brickwork or structure to determine need for repair.Core taskTask 4777Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2018
  11. Task 11. Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, dirt, or mortar powder with water to form refractory mixtures.Core taskTask 4776Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018
  12. Task 12. Remove burned or damaged brick or mortar, using sledgehammer, crowbar, chipping gun, or chisel.Core taskTask 4780Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2018
  13. Task 13. Lay and align bricks, blocks, or tiles to build or repair structures or high temperature equipment, such as cupola, kilns, ovens, or furnaces.Supplemental taskTask 4779Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2018
  14. Task 14. Spray or spread refractory material over brickwork to protect against deterioration.Supplemental taskTask 4781Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2018

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 47-2021
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