A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BRICKLAYER…

WHAT THEY DO

Bricklayers construct walls, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys and other structural forms from brick or other masonry materials such as firebrick, concrete, cinder or gypsum block.  They work with any materials put together with mortar using the trowel, chisel, jointer, brick hammer for cutting bricks and power brick cutting saws.  They understand and work from blueprints.  They also use measuring, leveling and aligning tools to check their work.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Much of the work is outdoors and generally depends on suitable weather conditions.  The work is active and often strenuous, including stooping and lifting.  Prolonged standing is also required.  Bricklayers must have the ability to work at heights.

INTEREST AND TEMPERMENT

Persons interested in this field would be involved in a variety of duties requiring fairly close tolerances.  They should enjoy working with their hands and accept working outside under many different weather conditions and be in good physical condition.  Good eyesight is especially important, as well as careful, accurate work and manual dexterity.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND RECOMMENDED

Reading, math, science, drafting, blueprint reading and welding

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE

ü      Minimum age of 18

ü      High School Diploma or G.E.D. (provision of G.E.D. certificate/score sheet)

ü      Tests

ü      Interview

ü      Provision of High School Transcript

ü      Valid Driver’s License

TERMS OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

ü      Apprenticeship shall be four (4) years

ü      Minimum of 4,800 hours of on-the-job training (1,200 hours per year)

ü      Minimum of (144) hours of classroom instruction per year

ü      Probationary period of (60) days

ü      Operates under the “Intent to Hire” Program

ü      Indentured to Joint Apprenticeship Committee & Contractor

ü      Raises every six (6) months if training hours are secured

WHERE TO APPLY

Please call the JATC office for application hours and requirements

 The recruitment, selection, employment, training and promotion of apprentices shall be without discrimination based on the race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap or veteran status.