Mason Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Mason includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Clean and polish surfaces with hand or power tools
- Lay out patterns or foundations using a straightedge
- Break or cut bricks, stones, or blocks to their appropriate size
- Read blueprints or drawings to calculate materials needed
- Construct corners with a corner pole or by building a corner pyramid
- Ensure that a structure is perfectly vertical and horizontal, using a plumb bob and level
- Clean excess mortar with trowels and other hand tools
- Mix mortar or grout and spread it onto a slab or foundation
- Lay bricks, blocks, or stones according to plans
- Fill expansion joints with the appropriate caulking materials
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Mason duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Mason roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.
