Mason
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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

To perform work in the fabrication and repair of brick, tile, cement, stone and prefabricated structures.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

* Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

* 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

* Cut and lay brick, stone, tile, block and refractory materials in rows, in various designs and shapes, to build structures, including walls, floors, ladles, chimneys, flues and furnaces.

* Spread mortar, position and align each unit of structural material.

* Check alignment of installation or repair, using plumb bob and level.

* Set and grout wall or floor tile, finish cement, perform stonework and tuck-pointing.

* Coordinate and direct the work of construction laborers.

* Caulk window and door casings and structural cracks.

* Participate in the mixing, pouring, troweling and curing of cement, mortar or plaster.

* Apply cement plaster.

* Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and job specifications.

* Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.

* Clean marble or stone surfaces using acids.

* Cut openings into various types of masonry.

* Install seamless floorings and other water proofing and decorative coatings.

Required Qualifications*

* Must be able to fulfil the necessary requirements to drive a University vehicle.

* Graduation from high school or equivalent.

* Considerable knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials involved in mason work.

* Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.

* Reasonable physical strength and dexterity.

* Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding.

* Reasonable recent experience in the fabrication and repair of brick, tile and cement structures.

* Skill in the layout and placement of masonry.

* Ability to perform finish cement and mortar work.

* Experience with tile installation.

Desired Qualifications*

* Experience in Terrazzo pouring

* Epoxy pouring/injecting

* Urethane Cement

* Concrete polishing

* Decorative Concrete

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 6:00AM to 2:30PM

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes