Seasonal Masonry Worker

Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to work under a grade 10 or higher journey-level position to assist in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of masonry structures and surfaces made of stone.

As a member of Keweenaw National Historical Park's facility management/maintenance program, the incumbent is required to adhere to all applicable masonry requirements and standards.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instructions SCREEN OUT: Minimum Qualifications: Ability to perform common tasks associated with the Masonry Worker without more than normal supervision.

Common tasks include laying a variety of brick, block, and stone in the construction or repair of such items as partitions, walls, walkways, and fireplaces.

Spread mortar, set brick and block, and finish mortar joints so that the repaired portion matches the undamaged portion of structures.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.

Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Major Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Assists in the maintenance, repair, and restoration of structures and surfaces constructed of stone, the preparation of test mixes, and prepares mortars according to specifications.

Removes damaged portions of walls, partitions, or other similar structures in preparation for repair.

Caps, resets, respalls, grouts, and reinforces walls so that the repaired portion closely matches the original, undamaged portions of the structure.

Work is documented under the direction of a higher-graded employee. Loads and unloads cement, soil, stone, tools and equipment, and stacks and handles stone building materials and supplies.

Keweenaw National Historical Park - Housing: Government housing not available.

Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates.

Applications will be considered through the open period of the announcement. **INITIAL CUT OFF is Tuesday 01/13/2026.

Additional referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.