Masonry Worker-Parks

Position Description

The Masonry Worker-Parks is responsible for leading and working with a crew performing a variety of skilled masonry construction activities using hand and power tools, and other construction equipment. Performs related duties as required.

Work Hours: This position may require overtime work.

Metro's Parks and Recreation Department has something for everyone through its variety of strategically placed facilities and programs. Parks offers cultural arts and fitness classes, dog parks and nature programs and 16,000 acres of open space, including 121 parks and 19 greenways. Ice hockey, sports leagues, art galleries and much more are among the offerings. An active and fun place where there is always something going on, Parks might be just the place for you.

Typical Duties

• Laying block, stone & brick for the repair and remodeling of building & walls.

• Building & repairing foundations & retaining walls.

• Installing and repairing sidewalks, concrete pads, manholes, and related structures.

• Installing and cleaning drainage pipes, grates, header walls & related structures.

• Making welding repairs to various structures.

• Setting ceramic tile, plastering new walls and patching plaster where needed.

• Erecting & repairing fences & guard rails.

• Maintaining tools & equipment.

• Operating, towing, or transporting equipment or commercial motor vehicles.

• Reading & interpreting blueprints & specifications.

• Observing job site and area for other maintenance needs and assisting as needed.

• Maintaining reports and records of jobs completed and in progress.

• Training employees in the masonry trade.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Eighth Grade Education and one (1) year of general masonry experience

License Required:

Valid Driver's License

• NOTE: Applicants must obtain a TN Class A Driver's License within 6 months of hire, and it must be maintained during employment. Failure to obtain the CDL within the six (6) month probationary period may result in automatic termination/dismissal. Candidates who possess or obtain a CDL license must be able to pass a drug/alcohol test and are subject to random testing.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience operating machinery such as Skid-Steer Loader, Backhoe, Dump Truck, and Concrete Mixer

• Experience laying block, stone and brick for the repair and remodeling of buildings and walls

• Experience finishing and repairing sidewalks

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.