Responsible for using various tools and techniques to shape, lay, smooth, finish, construct and repair different building materials and surfaces.
Responsibilities
Determine work requirements and sequence through review of work orders, plans, or drawings
Operate equipment and machinery required to perform masonry work
Prepare surfaces prior to beginning work
Mix cement using hoes, cement-mixing equipment, and/or other hand tools
Cut or break bricks and concrete using hammers, powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills, and/or other hand tools
Lay blocks or bricks following blueprints, plans, or drawings
Fabricate, alter, repair, and maintain floor tiles, walls, roofs, buildings, sidewalks, partitions, and other related structures or surfaces
Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment, escalating any issues that may arise
Job Dimensions
Financial Responsibility
Participate in the development of the department’s annual budget
Working Conditions
Works predominantly within a construction environment
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
KCSE certificate plus technical certificate in a relevant field
Work experience required
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience
Skills and Competencies
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
