Summary of the Trade
Bricklayers construct walls, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, and other structures from brick. They use other masonry materials such as concrete, cinder, or gypsum block, pre-cast panels made of brick, cement, tile, stone, marble, structural tile, or terra cotta. They also install the brick linings of individual kilns and furnaces. They understand and work from blueprints. They also use measuring, leveling and aligning tools to check their work.
Workkeys Scores
Applied Mathematics: 5
Graphic Literacy: 4
Workplace Documents: 4
Pay Range
High: $31.38
Median: $23.15
Low: $19.46
Program Length
Bricklayers: 4 yr apprenticeship
Others: 3 yr apprenticeship
What to Anticipate
Much of the work is outdoors and generally depends on suitable weather conditions. Active and often strenuous, with stooping and lifting. Prolonged standing required. Should have the ability to work at heights.
Occupations
- Refractory Specialist
- Stone or Marble Masons
- Tile/Marble/Terrazzo Finisher
- Pointer/Cleaner/Caulker
- Cement Mason
- Finisher
- Refractory Bricklayer
Contact Information
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers – Local 2 MI B.A.C Training
Center Contact Person: Nate Nestor
Phone: 313-467-5382
Email: nate.nestor@bricklayers.org
Address: 3321 Remy Drive, Lansing, MI 48906
Requirements
- Written Exam
- Reliable travel
- High School Diploma/GED
- Pass a drug test
- Valid Driver’s License
Required Documents
- Birth certificate
- Resume
- Driver’s License
- High School Diploma, Transcripts or GED
Not Required but Eligible for Consideration
- Military Transcripts/DD214 (if applicable)
- College Transcripts
- Certification, achievements, etc.
- Candidates must be at least 17 years of age to apply