Bricklayers

What the job involves

• Studies plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
• Erects scaffolding
• Seals foundations with damp resistant materials and spreads layers of mortar to serve as base and binder for blocks, using trowels
• Lays bricks in rows, designs and shapes, and spreads mortar between the joints
• Embeds blocks in mortar and removes excess mortar
• Checks vertical and horizontal alignment
• Cuts, shapes, and polishes stones and bricks using machines and hand tools, and shapes bricks to fit irregular spaces
• Repairs and maintains bricks, cement blocks and related structures

Key values of workers in Bricklayers

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Bricklayers

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• 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.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.