371131 Bricklayer

Role overview

Lays bricks, pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches, segmental paving and other structures.

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Tasks

• Studies plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
• Erects and dismantles restricted height scaffolding
• Seals foundations with damp-resistant materials and spreads layers of mortar to serve as base and binder for building blocks
• Cuts building blocks using machines and hand tools, and shapes blocks to fit irregular spaces
• Sets out blockwork and lays building blocks in rows, designs and shapes
• Embeds building blocks in mortar ensuring construction is level, plumb and aligned, and removes excess mortar
• Installs lintels and flashings to openings
• Repairs and maintains bricks, cement blocks and related structures
• May prepare base and bedding courses, and lay segmental paving

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Alternative titles

• Blocklayer