The stonemason’s responsibility includes building stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. They are also responsible for layering curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.
Basic tasks:
Proper installing of stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments or high temperature equipment
Drills and repair ornamental stone or marble surface, using blowtorch and mastic.
Calculates angles and courses and determines vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
Cleaning and mixing of mortars used In mixing cements
Measures distance from reference points and marks guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
Breaks or cuts stones, marble, tiles, or blocks to size, using edge of trowel, hammer, or power saw.
Make finishing touches.
Education and Training Requirements:
Vocational course in Masonry
Training certificate of Masonry accredited by TESDA
At least 2- 3 years working experience as Stonemason or Mason
SalaryRange:
Overseas employment:
USA- USD$2, 581 or PhP124, 800 a month for entry level workers,
- USD4, 222or PhP224, 112 for experienced workers
UAE-USD$600 or Php29, 055 a month
Skills and Competency Requirements:
Have wide knowledge in construction works.
Must be keen to details.
Knowledge in designing and must know how to read blueprints
Must have knowledge in mixing cements and other substance used refractory mixtures.
Knowledge in operating construction tools and equipments
Know basic algebra to calculate measurement, angles etc.
Must be strong to carry heavy loads
Employment Opportunities:
Government and Private construction companies abroad are in need of masons especially with expertise in stone ad brick layering. Stonemasons have high opportunities working abroad because they can work either government or private owned construction company. Their expertise is widely needed especially in USA and Dubai where more buildings are expected to rise.
Work Environment:
Stonemason often does field works. They usually work on construction sites or public highways. All mason workers are provided with safety attire to prevent accidents.
Work Hours:
Stonemasons work for 8-10 hours a day. Often times, they are required to work overtime but with pay.
Career Advancement:
Deserving and hard working masons are often promoted as Foreman, field coordinator or Estimator.
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