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Document Bricklayer Overview

Bricklayers build and repair walls, floors, arches, pavings, partitions, fireplaces, chimneys, smokestacks and other structures. They work with materials such as brick, natural stone, manufactured stone, tiles, precast masonry panels, glass blocks, concrete blocks, light-weight insulated panels, other masonry units, insulation and membranes. They erect, install, maintain, repair and alter various masonry. The structures vary in complexity from a simple masonry walkway to an ornate exterior on a multi level building.

Bricklayers work on industrial, commercial, institutional and residential buildings. They may specialize in sto... Complete Description

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  • Builds arches.
  • Builds horizontal masonry surfaces.
  • Uses tools and equipment.
  • Installs ornamental and sculptured masonry.
  • Installs surface bonded masonry units.
  • Performs routine work practices.
  • Builds loadbearing walls and columns.
  • Restores existing masonry work.
  • Builds non-loadbearing masonry walls.
  • Installs corrosion resistant materials for corrosion resistant applications.

WrenchTools

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  • plugging chisel
  • caulking gun
  • straight chisel
  • flat chisel
  • caulking tool
  • brick set chisel
  • boltcutter
  • C- clamps
  • brick tongs
  • adjustable wrench
  • splitting chisel
  • brushes
  • chisels
  • pitching chisel
  • grout bag
  • tuck pointer chisel
  • toothed chisel
  • pointed chisel
  • curry comb
  • brooms

Text treeTerminology

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  • expansion joint
  • pilaster
  • waterproofing
  • surface bonded masonry units
  • joint, to
  • joint
  • lime
  • dampproofing
  • reinforcing
  • stone cladding
  • masonry
  • chimney lining
  • concrete masonry unit
  • firewall
  • bond course
  • ash dump
  • WHMIS
  • grout
  • back-up wall
  • NBC

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for British Columbia, Vancouver & Lower Mainland Southwest [change]

General Wage

  • Average - $26.72
  • Minimum - $18.00
  • Maximum - $35.00

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