Mason II

Description

Are you a skilled Mason?

Do you enjoy using technology to seek out efficiencies? If this sounds like you, Montgomery Parks Facilities Management Division, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland is the place you want to be! We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly professional Mason II.

Facilities Management Division:

The Mason II will be part of the Facilities Management Division. This Division of 118 staff provides for the care and maintenance of the Department’s physical assets including facilities, pavement, fleet, and major building systems. With a budget over $13 million dollars, the division is responsible for facility condition assessments, major and minor maintenance programs, and serves as the primary support to the Department’s Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). The division strives to achieve a balance between the upkeep of aging facilities and new construction by integrating a number of CIP and major maintenance projects into the daily work program each year.

The Masonry Shop consists of 5 masons engaged in park renovation and improvement projects such as installing sidewalks, parking spaces, pads, brick and block structures, headwalls, and storm boxes. They also create intricate paving details in parks and perform general maintenance work such as brick repair and replacement, block, and concrete work. Their preventative maintenance tasks include inspection of parks, parking lots and structures and point up masonry joints on structures.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery County Department of Parks system is a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, 420 parks and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington DC area. Go to our website to learn more:

DIVERSITY STATEMENT The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. We will do what we can to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.

Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Examples of Important Duties

Performing Skilled Concrete/Masonry Tasks

Modifies, repairs, and maintains brick, block, columns, or other concrete/masonry tasks as assigned.

Fabricates forms for sidewalks, footings, and foundations, per sketch or plans. Complying with ADA standards.

Mixes cements, concretes, or various bonding materials accurately, per specifications.

Installs assorted steel products such as lintels, beams, rebar, and mesh were installed accurately.

Installs various pavers, per plans or details accurately.

Repairs and installs various types of plaster, stucco, and related components.

Accurately measures, cuts, drills, and shapes various masonry products to complete assigned tasks.

Reads and comprehends blueprints, plans, drawings, and sketches when completing assigned tasks and projects.Administrative Related Tasks

Accurately completes work orders/requests and returns to supervisor on a daily basis.

Accurately completes purchasing documents, per division policy.

Promptly turns in materials received invoices to supervisor.

Assigns work to Trades Helpers and other Masons under their direction.

Estimates materials and tools needed for daily assignments.Important Skills and Characteristics

Skilled in the operation of concrete/masonry hand and power tools; light construction equipment, motor vehicles; and appropriate office equipment.

Ability to estimate time and materials.

Ability to calculate grades with a laser level. Preferred Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of standard masonry and concrete practices and methods.

Knowledge of Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), fire, and building codes.

Knowledge of geometry.

Understanding of confined space procedures and hazardous materials.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED).

Completion of an approved masonry apprentice program or four (4) years of progressively responsible experience.

Two (2) years of experience at the journey level.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.

Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of their position.

Depending on area of assignment, a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements may be required.

Pass Commission medical examination.

Supplemental Information

Class/Specification: Mason II

Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!

Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:

May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying

disability, please notify the

Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at

(Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.