Mason Plasterer (NBOE)

Mason Plasterer

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Mason Plasterer within the Office of Facilities Management - Project Control. This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

Definition: Under direction, performs all general masonry work involved in the maintenance and construction of block, stone and brick structures; constructs and repairs concrete structures; works with various machine and hand tools common to the masonry trade; may prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with the building code or accepted trade practices; takes the lead over and gives suitable assignments to those assigned as helpers; does other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
• Three (3) years of experience in masonry work involving a variety of tasks in brick, stone, and brickwork, plastering, and general concrete work.
• Three (3) years of experience in plastering work involving a variety of tasks.
• Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Constructs block, stone, and brick walls, manholes, chimneys, columns, partitions, and other structures by establishing grade, setting lines, constructing forms, determining and mixing or supervising the mixing of cement or mortar, pouring footings or foundation, and laying block, stone, and brick.
2. Erects or supervises the erection of scaffolding and ramps and finishing of joints.
3. Builds or lays concrete structures such as sidewalks, porches, stairs, and floors by laying out and setting forms, establishing pitch, preparing base, mixing concrete, pouring, and finishing the surface.
4. Points brickwork or stone structures; patches plaster or stucco walls and ceilings, and repairs cracked or broken concrete structures.
5. Uses trowels, joiners, edgers, chisels, levels, plumb bobs, vibrators, and concrete mixers.
6. Mixes cement mortar, lime, and lime mortar.
7. Slakes lime and tempers mortar.
8. May prepare or work from sketches, plans, and specifications in accord with the building code or approved trade practices.
9. Makes time and materials estimates.
10. Inspects work in progress and completed work.
11. Gives suitable assignments to helpers.
12. Keeps needed records.
13. May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of problems involved in masonry work.
• Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of keeping necessary records.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
• Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work.
• Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use needed equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to give suitable assignments and to establish and maintain needed records and files.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Reports To: Department Head

Salary: $106,923

Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months

Union Affiliation: Building Trades Council

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees.

Opening and Closing Date:

Opening Date: February 19, 2025

Closing Date: February 28, 2025 or until filled

The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.