Assistant Stone Mason

Job Description

Reporting to the Hokie Stone Manager the Assistant Stone Mason will assist with the installation repair and maintenance activities associated with Hokie Stone building envelops and site walls to maintain the structural integrity of those systems and components. The Assistant Stone Mason will also assist with scaffold erection.

Required Qualifications

Must be able to perform heavy manual labor including safely moving and handling items up to 100 pounds or more with assistance; climb and work from elevated workstations such as ladders and scaffolds; work for long periods of time sitting standing walking reaching bending pushing/pulling; and work in all types of weather conditions including extreme temperatures.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Will be required to operate a motor vehicle daily
Ability to communicate effectively work as an effective team member and receive and execute instructions from the immediate supervisor and/or lead worker.
May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
This is a designated emergency personnel position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience laying rubble and dimensionally sawn stone in barrier and cavity wall construction configurations.
Related experience in a large commercial or educational setting.
Experience erecting scaffolding.
Experience operating man lifts.
Experience operating Lulls (all-terrain forklift).
Experience laying CMU and brick.
Experience fabricating flashing components for barrier and cavity stone walls.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$36000-$40000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

May 5 2026

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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