Job description template
Mason Helper Job Description Template
A copy-ready mason helper job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.
Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows mason helpers earn a median of $47,550 ($22.86/hour); the middle 50% earn $40,100–$57,980.
Job title
Mason Helper
Job summary
[Company name] is seeking a dependable mason helper to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will mix mortar, carry brick and block and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.
Responsibilities
- Mix mortar
- Carry brick and block
- Stock scaffolds
- Build scaffolds
- Clean walls
- Clean tools
- Assist masons
- Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations
Required qualifications
- No formal educational credential
- Working knowledge of mortar mixing and material handling
- Reliability and stamina
- [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]
Preferred qualifications
- Scaffold training
- OSHA 10
- Forklift certification
- Experience with mortar mixers
Skills
- Scaffold building
- Cleaning
- Tool care
- Basic masonry
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork
Work environment and schedule
Helpers work outdoors on masonry jobs. Full time, seasonal in cold areas.
Pay and benefits
$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]
Equal opportunity
[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Tips for a mason helper job posting that attracts applicants
- Use the title candidates search for. “Mason Helper” is the clearest; alternates include Brick Tender, Mason Tender, Hod Carrier.
- Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
- Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
- Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a mason helper so applicants self-select accurately.
- Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Mason Helper training: widens your applicant pool.
Next steps
Screen and interview with our Mason Helper hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.