Brick Mason Career

*A job as a Brick Mason falls under the broader career category of Brickmasons and Blockmasons. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for 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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Brickmasons and Blockmason Career

What skills are required for Brickmasons and Blockmasons?

Importance	Skills
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
	Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

What knowledge is needed to be a Brickmasons and Blockmason?

Importance	Knowledge
	Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Work Styles

Importance	Styles
	Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
	Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
	Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
	Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
	Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
	Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
	Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
	Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
	Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
	Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
	Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
	Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
	Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
	Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
	Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
	Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.