Bricklayer/Cement Finisher B

Bricklayer/Cement Finisher 'B' The School District Of Philadelphia - 3.5 Philadelphia, PA Job Details 14 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description Bricklayer/Cement Finisher 'B' - ( 50030975 ) Description The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city's more than 198,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us? Job Summary Repairs, installs and replaces brickwork at School District locations including such activities as concrete work, installing cement blocks, bricklaying, brick pointing, limited stonework, stone pointing, tile work and marble work. Finishes work in the finishing and repair or construction of interior and exterior cement, and concrete or rugged wear maintenance on assigned projects. Essential Functions Performs brick and stone pointing, re-facing and replacing bricks, waterproofing, caulking windows and resetting of limestone caps around the buildings; performs duties when necessary from stationary scaffolding. Lays bricks, piles, and insulates blocks; mixes mortar. May perform roughcasting resetting or replacing of marble and concrete work; builds wooden forms when doing concrete or cement work; may reset and point granite steps; does cement finishing on steps and floors; may build brick or cinder block walls. Checks the repair work to be done at assigned location; performs work in a variety of ways using cement, concrete, rough-wear and/or blacktop. Replaces or patches boiler room floors. Makes concrete blocks for motors or pumps. Replaces boiler ash-pits with cement; chips out stucco walls in basement or boiler room as required. Fills in potholes or cracks on corridor floors and stair landings. Does minor pointing and brickwork. Replaces and repairs cement steps; resets curbing. Oversees the work of trainees in the trade. May estimate, order and transport necessary materials to complete work order (s) at assigned location. Performs incidental work. Qualifications Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Three years of experience in the appropriate trades area. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of: o the principles, methods, tools and procedures of the bricklaying and cement finish trade. o the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades. o the various types of materials used in bricklaying and cement work. o blueprint reading.

Demonstrated skill in:

o the care and use of the tools of the trade.

Demonstrated ability to:

o accurately follow oral and written instructions. o prepare records and reports of work performed. o establish and maintain effective working relationships. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills so required of personnel classified. Nondiscrimination The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices. Certificates/Licenses Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment.

Primary Location :

Facilities Central Maintenance (9DR0)

Job :

Facilities & Maintenance Organization :

The School District of Philadelphia Regular Employee Status :

Entry Level Job Posting :

May 6, 2026, 3:58:49

PM Union Affiliation :

32BJ- District 1201 (32BJ)

Unposting Date :

Ongoing