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Trades Specialists (Mason & Plasterer)
Trades Specialists (Mason & Plasterer) perform journey-level masonry and plastering work and may supervise others in the construction and repair of buildings and structures involving the use of a variety of masonry materials including brick, stone, plaster, and concrete. Duties include: Lays building materials such as stone, brick, and concrete cinder block to construct or repair walls, partitions, utility manholes, firebrick linings in furnaces, and chimneys. Lays out work following blueprints and specifications by measuring distance from reference points and marking guidelines on working surface. Mixes or directs the mixing of mortar. Spreads mortar on working surface and to block or stone and positions and aligns the block using a plumb bob, gauge line, and level. Removes excess mortar from face of block and finishes mortar between brick with pointing tool or trowel. Smooths and finishes surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, and sidewalks to specified texture. May mix or direct the mixing of concrete. Spreads concrete to specified depth and workable consistency. Levels and smooths surface of freshly poured concrete using straightedge and float. Removes rough or defective spots and patches holes with fresh concrete. Applies ceramic tiles to walls, floors, and ceilings. Prepares surface by removing damaged tiles or applies plaster or concrete base. Spreads adhesive base on surface. Cuts, shapes, and applies tiles to surface according to specifications. Applies coats of plaster to walls and ceilings. Mixes or directs the mixing of plaster and the erection of scaffolds if needed. Removes broken or loose plaster and otherwise prepares surface. Applies scratch coat of plaster. Applies finish coats of plaster to desired thickness and texture. May draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from oral or written instructions to accomplish the project. From blueprints, specifications, or oral or written instructions, may estimate labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the project. Assembles materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the project according to plans. May supervise and instruct others in performing masonry and plastering work. Assigns work to masonry crew. Gives verbal instructions, and/or demonstrates proper masonry or plaster techniques and the use of masonry and plastering tools and equipment. Observes and inspects the work while in progress and when completed to ensure that the job is done properly. Requires daily travel within the 10 county district. Preferred requirements include: Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Basic computer skills preferred. Valid NYS Drivers License. Minimum qualifications include: Four years of full-time experience in masonry under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in masonry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) traineeship or a two-year masonry training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State drivers license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Additional comments: For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit. Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. Life insurance and Disability insurance. The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan. Paid Holidays and Leave. Health Care Coverage. Paid Parental Leave. Retirement Program. Professional Development and Education and Training. OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Trades Specialists (Mason & Plasterer) perform journey-level masonry and plastering work and may supervise others in the construction and repair of buildings and structures involving the use of a variety of masonry materials including brick, stone, plaster, and concrete. Duties include: Lays building materials such as stone, brick, and concrete cinder block to construct or repair walls, partitions, utility manholes, firebrick linings in furnaces, and chimneys. Lays out work following blueprints and specifications by measuring distance from reference points and marking guidelines on working surface. Mixes or directs the mixing of mortar. Spreads mortar on working surface and to block or stone and positions and aligns the block using a plumb bob, gauge line, and level. Removes excess mortar from face of block and finishes mortar between brick with pointing tool or trowel. Smooths and finishes surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, and sidewalks to specified texture. May mix or direct the mixing of concrete. Spreads concrete to specified depth and workable consistency. Levels and smooths surface of freshly poured concrete using straightedge and float. Removes rough or defective spots and patches holes with fresh concrete. Applies ceramic tiles to walls, floors, and ceilings. Prepares surface by removing damaged tiles or applies plaster or concrete base. Spreads adhesive base on surface. Cuts, shapes, and applies tiles to surface according to specifications. Applies coats of plaster to walls and ceilings. Mixes or directs the mixing of plaster and the erection of scaffolds if needed. Removes broken or loose plaster and otherwise prepares surface. Applies scratch coat of plaster. Applies finish coats of plaster to desired thickness and texture. May draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from oral or written instructions to accomplish the project. From blueprints, specifications, or oral or written instructions, may estimate labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the project. Assembles materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the project according to plans. May supervise and instruct others in performing masonry and plastering work. Assigns work to masonry crew. Gives verbal instructions, and/or demonstrates proper masonry or plaster techniques and the use of masonry and plastering tools and equipment. Observes and inspects the work while in progress and when completed to ensure that the job is done properly. Requires daily travel within the 10 county district. Preferred requirements include: Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Basic computer skills preferred. Valid NYS Drivers License. Minimum qualifications include: Four years of full-time experience in masonry under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in masonry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) traineeship or a two-year masonry training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State drivers license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Additional comments: For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit. Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. Life insurance and Disability insurance. The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan. Paid Holidays and Leave. Health Care Coverage. Paid Parental Leave. Retirement Program. Professional Development and Education and Training. OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.