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Seasonal Mason

$31 an hour
National Park Service
Philadelphia Full-day Full-time

Description:

This position is to perform a variety of journey-level masonry work needed to maintain, repair, alter, and construct exterior and interior surfaces/structures built of a variety of brick, block, and/or stone. While the incumbent may perform duties in a variety of other trades as well as some administrative functions, the primary intent and purpose of the position is the maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of masonry surfaces/ structures made of brick, block, and/or stone.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
  1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
  2. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
  3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  4. Dexterity and Safety
  5. Knowledge of materials
  6. Measurement and Layout
  7. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
SCREEN OUT: Have experience performing the full range of duties of a Mason, WG-3603-10 without more than normal supervision. Have knowledge and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the work of this position at a journeyman level. Experience is defined as: 1)Lays out masonry work and accurately lines up courses so that they are level and the corners are plumb; 2)Cuts and shapes stone, brick, and block; 3)Completes masonry repairs and finishes mortar joints to match undamaged portions of a structure and/or monument; 4) Has practical knowledge of other construction trades; 5) Ability to read and write, and to interpret blueprints, work instructions and other technical guides; 6) Uses, operates and maintains all hand and portable power tools associated with the trades such as concrete mortar mixers, napping hammer, brick or skill saw, chisel, pick, etc.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience : Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Dec 30, 2025;   from: usajobs.gov

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