How do they match: Brickmasons and Blockmasons

  • Casing Worker

  • 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.

  • Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
  • Clean working surface to remove scale, dust, soot, or chips of brick and mortar, using broom, wire brush, or scraper.
  • Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.

  • Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.
  • Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
  • Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
  • Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
  • Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.