Based in Dubuque, Iowa, Gronen specializes in industrial, new construction, build to suit, and historic rehabilitation projects. With a deep commitment to community-driven development, Gronen has played a key role in the revitalization of their community’s urban core, creating dynamic mixed-use spaces, and fostering significant economic growth. The company’s expertise spans from commercial and residential projects to comprehensive neighborhood redevelopment efforts that balance historic integrity with modern innovation.
SUMMARY Lays building materials, including concrete and brick, and constructs or repairs surfaces or structures. Minimum 3-5 years experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Build, repair, and maintain structures using stone, brick, concrete, and other materials
- Grinding and re-tuckpointing historical masonry walls
- Cut and shape materials
- Builds scaffolds
- Makes mortar
- Cleans masonry units
- Works safely and is familiar with OSHA requirements
- Other mason tending duties required for masonry projects
- Must have driver’s licenses
- Must be self-motivated and willing to work under various weather conditions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and have knowledge of related tools, masonry techniques, equipment, and materials. Skill in the construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of masonry structures and surfaces.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 3-5 years masonry or bricklaying experience; OR, completion of a technical training program in masonry or bricklaying. Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, tenants and residents of the organization.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Driver's License, ability to pass a background check, and drug test.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high/precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
Experience:
- Masonry: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person
