Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units · Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing · Construct and install prefabricated masonry units · Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations · Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required · Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools · Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces · Lay radial bricks to build masonry shells of industrial chimneys · Measuring the work area and setting out the first rows of bricks (courses) and the damp course · Mixing mortar by hand or with a mechanical mixer May need to assist other workers Assist to erect scarffolding Own Tools/Equipment: Tools, Safety equipment/gear, Steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat, Gloves Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, Handling heavy loads, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling Personal Suitability: Accurate, Reliability, Team player, Effective interpersonal skills, Client focus Additional Skills: Estimate materials, labour, tools and equipment, Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages, Restore, clean or paint existing masonry structures Specific Skills: Prepare and lay bricks, concrete blocks, structural tiles or other masonry units, Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to provide veneer facing, Construct and install prefabricated masonry units, Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations, Read sketches and blueprints to calculate materials required, Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools, Lay bricks or other masonry units to build residential or commercial chimneys and fireplaces, Lay radial bricks to build masonry shells of industrial chimneys, Lay or install firebricks to line industrial chimneys and smokestacks, Line or reline furnaces, kilns, boilers and similar installations using refractory or acid-resistant bricks, refractory concretes, plastic refractories and other materials