Master Your Craft on High-Stakes Commercial Projects - Join Potts Masonry Inc. as a Skilled Mason!Job Title: Skilled Mason - Commercial Construction Company Name: Potts Masonry Inc.Salary: $27.00 - $33.00+ per hour, depending on experienceFull Job DescriptionPotts Masonry Inc. is looking for a highly skilled Mason to join our Commercial Division, focusing on complex and large-scale projects such as elevator shafts and code-compliant structures. The successful candidate will be proficient in laying brick and block, ensuring layout and height accuracy, and maintaining a productive pace alongside the team. If you have a strong work ethic, thrive working at heights, and excel in delivering high-quality masonry under all weather conditions, we want you on our team!Who we are: Potts Masonry Inc., established in 1988, is a premier masonry contractor specializing in large-scale residential and commercial projects. Based in West Michigan, Potts Masonry is a multi-generational family-owned business led by John Potts, Jeff Vander Laan, and Matt Potts. Known for excellence, the company brings over 35 years of expertise and a dedicated team of skilled professionals, ensuring projects are executed with precision, efficiency, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. With a reputation solidified in publications like Grand Rapids Press, Better Homes and Gardens, and Shore Magazine, Potts Masonry continues to set high standards in quality masonry craftsmanship.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Brick & Block Work: Expertly lay bricks and blocks, ensuring adherence to commercial code requirements and maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship.
- Blueprint Reading: Interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications to ensure accuracy in layout and height.
- Efficiency: Maintain a steady pace with the team to meet project timelines and quality expectations.
- Elevator Shafts & Codes: Execute complex installations such as elevator shafts while strictly adhering to commercial building codes and regulations.
- Scaffolding & Heights: Build, use, and work safely on scaffolding and lifts, maintaining compliance with safety protocols.
- Tool Management: Bring and utilize personal mason hand tools effectively for all tasks.
- Mortar & Grout Work: Mix mortar or grout and apply evenly to surfaces, ensuring a strong bond and removing excess material.
- Cutting & Positioning: Use cutting and sawing techniques to shape bricks and blocks, aligning materials to achieve desired patterns or structural integrity.
- Repair & Replace: Identify and repair or replace damaged materials as needed.
- Safety Compliance: Enforce and adhere to all safety practices and regulations on job sites.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Experience: Highly skilled in laying brick and block, with a proven ability to execute commercial projects.
- Blueprint Skills: Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and construction plans for precise layout and height work.
- Stamina & Strength: Physical ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions, including lifting heavy materials and working outdoors year-round.
- Tool Proficiency: Must have and know how to use personal mason hand tools effectively.
- Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering top-quality work.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to work efficiently while addressing challenges that may arise on-site.
- Team Player: Maintain pace and collaboration with the crew to achieve project goals.
- Safety Focus: Commitment to following all safety guidelines, especially when working at heights or with complex structures.
Work Conditions:
- All-Season Work: Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold.
- Scaffolding & Heights: Confident working on scaffolding, lifts, and elevated surfaces safely and effectively.
Benefits:
- Compensation
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
- Weekly Pay Cycle
- Referral Bonus Program
- Health and Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Safety Equipment Provided (PPE, gloves, etc.)
- Work-Life Balance
- Paid Time Off
- (Holidays, Vacation, Sick Days)
- Career Development
- Training and Certifications (including safety and technical training, Manufacturer training, OSHA, Fall Protection, Lifts, etc.)
- Unique and Additional Perks
- Company Events (BBQs, holiday parties, etc.)
- Uniform Provision (including safety gear and work apparel)
Schedule:
- Full Time
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend Potential
- Overtime Potential
Work Location:
- Holland, MI and surrounding areas
Apply today to advance your career in commercial masonry with Potts Masonry Inc., where your skills and dedication are recognized and rewarded!We foster a family-like environment where every employee is valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity in our workforce, recognizing that innovation thrives on varied perspectives. We embrace individuals from diverse backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, and education, without regard to race, age, gender, or sexual identity.