Mason at Africa Nazarene University (ANU)

Responsible for using various tools and techniques to shape, lay, smooth, finish, construct and repair different building materials and surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Determine work requirements and sequence through review of work orders, plans, or drawings
• Operate equipment and machinery required to perform masonry work
• Prepare surfaces prior to beginning work
• Mix cement using hoes, cement-mixing equipment, and/or other hand tools
• Cut or break bricks and concrete using hammers, powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills, and/or other hand tools
• Lay blocks or bricks following blueprints, plans, or drawings
• Fabricate, alter, repair, and maintain floor tiles, walls, roofs, buildings, sidewalks, partitions, and other related structures or surfaces
• Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment, escalating any issues that may arise

Job Dimensions

Financial Responsibility

• Participate in the development of the department’s annual budget

Working Conditions

• Works predominantly within a construction environment

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• KCSE certificate plus technical certificate in a relevant field

Work experience required

• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience

Skills and Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills