Brick Mason
Full Time
Los Angeles County, CA
$89,052 a year
Posted Today
Job description
EXAM NUMBER
W6160A
When to Submit Your Application:
The application filing period will begin on May 11, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice.
Type of Recruitment Open Competitive Job Opportunity
Out Of Class Experience Will Be Accepted:
County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience will be considered for this examination. Those claiming out-of-class experience should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff's review of applicant's qualifications.
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.
Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
Flexible Schedules (Telework - where appropriate)
Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits
13 paid holidays per year
Who We Are
The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $873 million and 2,183 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice .
The Internal Services Department (ISD) plays a major role in supporting all County of Los Angeles departments and commissions. With an annual budget of over $873 million and 2,183 budgeted positions along with over 5,120 contracted workers of varying professions in facilities management, information technology, environmental, administrative, purchasing and contracting, ISD is the County's trusted partner and provider of choice .
The Opportunity
We are pursuing a qualified candidate to fill a Bricklayer position in the Maintenance & Operational Division. You will be reporting to a Mason Supervisor or higher level class and will be responsible for performing journey-level bricklaying work such as laying bricks, terra cotta, hollow tie and constructing and repairing walls, partitions, and other brick structures. These positions require incumbents to posses a knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment necessary to perform journey-level bricklaying work.
Essential Job Functions
Lays bricks, terra cotta, hollow tile, and similar building blocks, other than stone or marble.
Constructs and repairs walls, partitions, arches, manholes, and other brick structures.
Checks vertical and horizontal alignment of structures as work progresses, using plumb bob and level.
Finishes mortar between blocks with trowel.
Fastens brick or terra cotta veneer to surfaces.
Maintains materials, tools and equipment.
May supervise helpers and laborers.
Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites.
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify:
Completion of a recognized bricklaying apprentice program of at least three (3) years' duration
-OR- four (4) years' experience in bricklaying, involving the laying of brick, terra cotta, hollow tile and similar building blocks, one (1) year of which must have been at the journey-level.
License:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
4 - Arduous - This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
Special Requirement Information
- Journey-level experience applies to a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform a specific trade without supervision.
Please ensure application/resumes contain detailed information specifically addressing journey-level experience.
Additional Information
Our Assessment Process:
If you meet the requirements, we will invite you to participate in a written exam weighted at 100% covering Knowledge and Concepts of Masonry.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment in order to be placed onto the list of eligible candidates.
THE WRITTEN TEST IS NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important you provide a valid email address. Please add RMendez@isd.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notifications to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component
Eligibility Information:
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in this examination will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER DO NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT
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Applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.
Shift: Any - Appointees may be required to work any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call back .
Vacancy Information:
The resulting Eligible Register for this examination will be used to fill one vacancy in the Maintenance and Operations Division of the Internal Services Department.
How to Apply
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/career/lacounty.
Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add RMendez@isd.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.
Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions (if any) completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Requirements to Qualify as listed on this bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:30 p.m. (PT) deadline on the last day of filing to ensure you have sufficient time to verify your email address. You may be required to verify your email address before the application can be submitted by entering a six-digit code sent to your email address. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
FAIR CHANCE INFORMATION:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.”
COVID-19 VACCINATION:
All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
Contact us:
Exam Number: W6160A
Department Contact Name: Raul Mendez
Department Contact Phone: (323) 267-2056
Department Contact Email: RMendez@isd.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 267-2432
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
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