MASON / PLASTERER, Outside

Job Description

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. Our teams can be organized into six main groups:  Asset Management, Operations, Finance & Administration, Real Estate, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, and Business Intelligence & Technology. The three major units include Finance & Administration group which includes financial, procurement and sourcing, human resources, labor relations, payroll and training & organizational development, communications, and UW capital budgeting leadership to all of UW Facilities (UWF).  The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Engineering Services, Sustainability, Project Development and planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Visit the UW Facilities web page for more information: https://facilities.uw.edu/.

Maintenance & Construction (M&C) is responsible for general maintenance, repair, and renovations of all University of Washington (UW) main campus facilities including building interiors, exteriors, and grounds, as well as logistics, moving, and disposal of surplus equipment and furniture.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Mason / Plasterer, Outside. ​Under the direction of the supervisor and lead, perform journey-level skilled masonry and plastering work, including bricklaying, plastering, and cement finishing, to alter, repair, and maintain buildings, facilities, equipment and grounds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Building exterior restoration, such as tuck pointing, sealing, waterproofing, caulking, and mortar mixing.

• Install, work from, and remove scaffolding, stages, planks, ladders, jacks, spider staging and other work platforms at high heights.

• Prepare cement floors, sidewalks, stairs, and curbing; pour concrete floors, walls, and foundations.

• Lay bricks and blocks.

• Mix and apply glues, cement, and grouts; apply nonskid surfaces such as safety strips.

• Operate power hammers and trowels, core drills, jackhammers, and diamond saws to remove concrete and other surfaces for repair and installation of conduit and air lines, among others.

• Operate and perform minor maintenance on sandblasters, power washers, stripping machines, airless and conventional paint sprayers, and spray booth.

• Using respirators and protective clothing, provide required assistance in support of the asbestos and lead abatement programs.

• Estimate materials and time required for completion of jobs and projects.

• Read and interpret blueprints and/or working drawings.

• Keep leads and supervisors informed of project status/work progress, needed materials and equipment.

• Operate and maintain a variety of power and hand tools.

• Operate machinery such as forklifts, scissor-lifts, and high rangers.

• Load and unload materials and supplies.

• Operate vehicles such as UW vans and trucks to transport tools, equipment and personnel to various job sites.

• May instruct semiskilled workers.

• Communicate and collaborate with other UW Facilities shops and other business partners such as  Campus Utilities & Operations and Engineering Services to facilitate work.

• Know and comply with occupational health and safety regulations specific to the work and conduct on the job, including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

• Comply with all UW and UW Facilities policies and procedures, M&C protocols, i.e. Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP).

• Support all management directives and the vision and values of M&C.

• Participate in and follow through with M&C process improvement initiatives, including Balanced Scorecard (BSC), incorporating metrics and Lean principles into internal work processes, and promoting employee engagement in continuous improvements and innovation.

• Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled.

• Provide excellent customer service through effective, courteous and professional interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community.

• Other duties as required

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.

• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.

• Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.

• Be responsible and accountable.

• Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.

• Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.

• Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.

• Exhibit a professional work ethic.

• Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Education & Experience

Required

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a mason/plasterer, or full journey status as a mason/plasterer in a union; or, four years’ applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety & Health Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations.

• Building exterior restoration experience in tuck pointing, sealing and waterproofing, caulking, and mortar mixing.

Desired

• Experience operating, erecting and working from scaffolding.
• Experience in the operation of an aerial platform lift.

• Demonstrated proficiency with standard productivity software including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent products.

Conditions of employment

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

• May be required to accept variable work shifts.

• Work may require access to confined spaces and heights using approved safety precautions.

• Ability to lift and move heavy material may be required.

• Approved footwear must be provided at the employee’s expense and worn on the job.

• Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator on the job.

• Must participate in medical screening/monitoring (such as TB screening and proof of measles inoculation) required for work assignments in locations, including but not limited to, nonhuman primate areas, the Animal Research and Care Facility, and the University of Washington Medical Center.

• Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.

• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected]. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.