Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra-cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.

• Acid-Tank Liner
• Bricklayer
• Bricklayer
• Bricklayer Apprentice
• Bricklayer, Firebrick and Refractory Tile
• Chimney Repairer
• Cupola Patcher
• Hot-Top Liner
• Kiln-Door Builder
• Patcher
• Repairer, Kiln Car

• Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface.
• Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw.
• Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
• Clean working surface to remove scale, dust, soot, or chips of brick and mortar, using broom, wire brush, or scraper.
• Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick.
• Examine brickwork or structure to determine need for repair.
• Fasten or fuse brick or other building material to structure with wire clamps, anchor holes, torch, or cement.
• Interpret blueprints and drawings to determine specifications and to calculate the materials required.
• Lay and align bricks, blocks, or tiles to build or repair structures or high temperature equipment, such as cupola, kilns, ovens, or furnaces.
• Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels.
• Mix specified amounts of sand, clay, dirt, or mortar powder with water to form refractory mixtures.
• Remove burned or damaged brick or mortar, using sledgehammer, crowbar, chipping gun, or chisel.
• Remove excess mortar with trowels and hand tools, and finish mortar joints with jointing tools, for a sealed, uniform appearance.
• Spray or spread refractory material over brickwork to protect against deterioration.

• adhere to safety procedures
• apply adhesives, caulking, sealants, or coatings
• apply cleaning solvents
• apply grouting or other masonry adhesives
• apply plaster, stucco or related material
• build or repair masonry structures, including kilns or furnaces
• build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
• climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles
• compute production, construction, or installation specifications
• cut or shape stone, tile, brick, or related material
• determine material or tool requirements
• distinguish colors
• erect scaffold
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• inspect premises or structure for evidence of deterioration or damage
• lay or install brick, block, stone, tile, or related masonry material
• lay out masonry work
• measure tile or masonry materials
• mix mortar, grout, slurry, concrete, or related masonry material
• mix paint, ingredients, or chemicals, according to specifications
• move or fit heavy objects
• perform safety inspections in construction or resource extraction setting
• plan or organize work
• prepare site or surfaces for concrete or masonry work
• read blueprints
• read tape measure
• read technical drawings
• repair or replace damaged bricks, tile, or related masonry
• select masonry material to be installed according to specifications
• understand construction specifications
• use acetylene welding/cutting torch
• use arc welding equipment
• use hand or power tools
• use measuring devices in construction or extraction work
• verify levelness or verticality, using level or plumb bob
• weld together metal parts, components, or structures