Charles Parrish
Sparta,TN
Summary
Dedicated Mason proficient in readying construction areas, performing professional work and leaving professional finish with each project. Self-directed and well-coordinated worker experienced in completing accurate and efficient jobs with little oversight.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Block Mason
Carney Masonry Inc.
Portland, TN
03.2015 - 02.2024
- Planned and laid out masonry walls in accordance with blueprints and job specifications.
- Prepared mortar mix for block laying, using hoes, cement mixers, or mortars boxes.
- Installed metal anchors into concrete structures to secure masonry units.
- Cut blocks or bricks using power saws, hammers and chisels as needed.
- Laid block courses of varying heights to create level surfaces for buildings.
- Repaired existing block walls by removing deteriorated sections and replacing them with new blocks.
- Grouted joints between blocks to ensure structural integrity of the wall.
- Scaffolded work areas as necessary to reach higher elevations on buildings.
- Prepared concrete by mixing water with cement, sand and gravel.
- Laid bricks or blocks in the proper configurations according to plans.
- Cut and split bricks or other materials to fit written and illustrated dimensions.
- Moved bricks, tools and supplies with equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks.
- Smoothed final surfaces by removing excess mortar and finishing joints.
- Cleaned and prepared work surfaces with appropriate tools and solvents.
- Laid building materials such as ceramic tile, bricks, concrete blocks and glass blocks using mortar or other substances to join.
- Formed edges and molded joints with edging tools and jointers.
- Built bracing systems, forms and supports for pouring foundations and construction.
- Repaired or altered structural and superficial damage to various masonry work and surfaces.
- Readied work areas by clearing and smoothing surfaces and adjoining structures.
- Reviewed blueprints, drawings and plans to build masonry features and structures.
- Configured expansion joints and edges with related tools.
- Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
- Mixed mortar and grout and used to adhere building materials and create structures.
- Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.
- Removed excess materials and smoothed surfaces to achieve desired finishes.
- Examined brickwork or structures to determine need for repair.
- Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
White County High School
Sparta, TN05-2013
Skills
- Project Estimation
- Stone cutting
- Power Tool Operation
- Construction safety
- Concrete mixing
- Scaffolding Setup
- Bricklaying abilities
- Mortar mixing
- Repair skills
- Team Oversight
- Quality Control Analysis
- Inventory Control
Timeline
Block Mason
Carney Masonry Inc.
03.2015 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
White County High School