Stonemason

Stonemason – Opportunities in Christchurch
 
Are you an experienced Stonemason looking for a new challenge?
 
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Tradestaff have Stonemason jobs available across Christchurch
 
We are looking for Stonemasons with background knowledge and experience (but are not limited to) the following:
 

• Studying plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
• Cutting, shaping hard and soft stone blocks and masonry slabs to construct and renovate stone structures, kitchen benchtops and monumental masonry

• Laying bricks, pre-cut stone and other types of building blocks in mortar to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches and other structures.
• Mixing and preparing concrete by hand or using concrete mixers

• Pouring, spreading, and levelling concrete using screeds and templates. 
• Tamping, smoothing, shaping and sealing concrete

• Operating troweling machines to float, trowel, and polish concrete surfaces. 
• Forming expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straight edges

• Sealing foundations with damp-resistant materials and spreading layers of mortar to serve as base and binder for blocks using trowels
• Laying bricks in rows, designs and shapes, and spreading mortar between joints
• Embedding blocks in mortar and removing excess mortar
• Checking vertical and horizontal alignment
• Cutting, shaping and polishing stones and bricks using machines and hand tools, and shaping bricks to fit irregular spaces
• Repairing and maintaining bricks, cement blocks and related structures
• Constructing walls using stone slabs and large masonry slab blocks

 
 
Ideally, you will be or have:

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience
• Trade qualifications preferred however scope and length of mechanical experience may substitute for the formal qualification
• Your own tools
• Own reliable transport
• At least 2 work references
• 100% commitment to Health & Safety
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Class 1 preferred but not essential

 
In return we offer competitive rates of pay, varied and challenging work, regular hours with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, as well as long-term opportunities.
 
Minimum pay range $30-$40 depending on experience
 
 
About Tradestaff: Tradestaff is also a member of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA) of Australia and New Zealand, demonstrating our commitment to professional standards.