Free mason job description template
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Mason job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Mason
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Mason who lays brick, block and stone to plans, building walls, foundations and structures. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Read blueprints or drawings to calculate materials needed
- Lay out patterns, forms or foundations according to plans
- Break or cut materials to required size
- Mix mortar or grout and spread it onto a slab or foundation
- Clean excess mortar with trowels and other hand tools
- Construct masonry walls
- Align structures using levels and plumbs
- Fill expansion joints with caulking materials
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Masonry experience [or willingness to start as a laborer or apprentice]
- Able to lift [weight] and work outdoors
- Valid driver's license
Nice to have
- Apprenticeship completion
- Experience with [brick, block or stone]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Granite State Masonry, a small residential masonry crew.
Granite State Masonry is hiring a Mason for chimneys, walls and patios (Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. start). You'll lay brick and block, mix mortar and keep the site clean. We provide tools and training.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a mason does
A mason lays brick, block and stone to plans, building walls, foundations and structures. Typical duties include:
- Read blueprints or drawings to calculate materials needed
- Lay out patterns, forms or foundations according to plans
- Break or cut materials to required size
- Mix mortar or grout and spread it onto a slab or foundation
- Clean excess mortar with trowels and other hand tools
- Construct masonry walls
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says masons typically learn the trade through apprenticeships and on the job, and some workers start as construction laborers and helpers.
Training: Apprenticeship and on-the-job training.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Masonry Workers.
How much does a mason make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Is masonry apprenticeship worth offering?
It can be: the Bureau of Labor Statistics says masons typically learn through apprenticeships and on the job. Offering a clear path from laborer to mason can attract reliable applicants.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.