Masonry Apprentice
ancilottie masonry
EASTSYRACUSE, NY
05.2026 - Current
- Mixed mortar and prepared materials for crews at Ancilottie Masonry.
- Assisted bricklaying and block setting for residential masonry projects.
- Carried brick, block, and tools to active work areas.
- Cleaned job sites and removed debris after masonry tasks.
- Measured layouts and marked lines for walls and openings.
- Cut masonry units using hand tools and saws.
- Followed safety rules for ladders, scaffolds, and protective gear.
- Supported masons with patching, pointing, and basic finish work.
- Used established ratios to mix mortar, plastic and grout.
- Acquired and maintained high skill level in construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of masonry structures and surfaces.
- Cleaned up debris from construction sites.
- Installed brick and tile and applied grout between joints using trowels.
- Cleaned up hazardous materials following completion of work activities.
- Participated in regular meetings with clients and supervisors regarding progress of jobsite activities.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable local codes when performing masonry work.
- Laid out patterns in stone or brick according to blueprints.
- Loaded, unloaded, and identified building materials, machinery, and tools.
- Followed safety protocols while operating heavy equipment such as forklifts or cranes.
- Maintained records of work performed by self and others on job site.
- Cut bricks with a hammer and chisel to fit into tight spaces or around curved surfaces.
- Placed steel reinforcement bars into forms for concrete projects.
- Mixed cement mortars with trowels or mechanical mixers.
- Inspected scaffolding prior to use to ensure safety standards are met.
- Assisted in the mixing of mortar and bricklaying materials according to established recipes.
- Applied waterproofing substances to protect against weather damage.
- Constructed formwork for pouring concrete foundations.
- Operated various power saws to cut stones or other hard materials.
- Mixed mortar and grout and used to adhere building materials and create structures.
- Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.