7311-Cement Mason

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Cement Mason

Job Code: 7311

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the placing and finishing of concrete on public or private property; lays out work for new construction or repair; breaks out damaged concrete and loads it into a dump truck; prepares job sites by setting up safety tripods and scaffolding; sets screeds and forms for concrete work; pours and finishes concrete; mixes and applies toppings, colors, grits, epoxy overlays and waterproofing compounds; ensures that completed work is covered and barricaded; writes reports and keeps records; uses a two-way radio, cell phone, and pager; and operates a motor vehicle. Performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The 7311 Cement Mason is a journey level classification that has responsibility for new construction and repair of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets, alleys, disability access ramps, stairs; repair and restoration of concrete walls and floors and similar finished cement work. This class is distinguished from the 7398 and 7399 Apprentice Cement Mason I and II in that the latter are entry-level trainee classes working under direct supervision as part of a formal apprenticeship program. It is further distinguished from the 7227 Cement Finisher Supervisor I in that the latter is a supervisory position.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Lays out work for new construction or repair by measuring and calculating the correct type and materials and supplies necessary to complete the job, ensure tools and jobsites are clean.

2. Prepares job sites by setting up safety tripods and scaffolding; may be trained to secure �confined space� job sites.

3. Breaks out old or damaged concrete by using pneumatic jackhammer and chipping guns, and various equipment.

4. Carries broken pieces of concrete, which weigh up to 90 pounds, for distances up to 50 feet, and loads them into a dump truck.

5. Uses tools and equipment such as trowels, coving tools, floats, hammers, saws, edgers, brushes, levels, pliers, concrete saws, trowel machines, and core drilling machines; may be trained to operate epoxy injection equipment.

6. Sets screeds and forms for concrete work and operates a transit/laser level to determine elevation of finished concrete.

7. Pours and finishes concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets, disability access ramps, and steps using screeds, trowels and floats.

8. Mixes and applies toppings, colors, grits, epoxy overlays, or waterproofing compounds in accordance with job specifications.

9. Ensures that completed work is covered and barricaded with A-frame barricades, and toe boards to assist the visually impaired.

10. Writes reports and keeps records of daily work assignments, location and description of completed jobs, and incidents and injuries.

11. Operates a motor vehicle to travel and transport materials to job sites.

12. Uses a two-way radio, cell phone and pager to communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and management regarding work details and locations, or emergency notification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: tools, materials and equipment used in concrete work; technical methods and procedures used to pour and finish concrete; safety procedures provided in on-the-job training.

Ability and Skill to: operate hand, pneumatic and power tools, equipment and materials used in cement work, including chipping gun, jackhammer, concrete saw, screeds, trowels, coving tools, floats, drilling, ditching and trenching machines, epoxy injection equipment; operate a two-way radio, cell phone and pager; operate motor vehicles; perform mathematical calculations necessary to compute size of area and volume of material needed; write and speak in a manner that is easily understood; maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Certificate of completion of Apprenticeship under the authority of the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards including; completion of the City�s apprenticeship program in class 7398 Apprentice Cement Mason I or in class 7399 Apprentice Cement Mason II OR

Completion of a Division of Apprenticeship Standards or Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship program, as evidenced by issuance of a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship under the appropriate authority; AND

Experience:

4,160 hours of verifiable work experience as a journey level cement mason; OR

At least 10,400 hours of verifiable journey-level cement masonry work experience.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid Class C California driver�s license

Substitution:

Completion of the CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards recognized apprenticeship program with the City and County of San Francisco as evidenced by issuance of a Certificate of Completion of the City�s apprenticeship program under the appropriate authority will substitute for the 4,160 hours journey level cement mason experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical Ability to: climb ladders; crawl on hands and knees; lift objects that weigh up to ninety (90) pounds and carry them for distances up to fifty (50) feet; lift, drag and/or move with assistance large and/or heavy equipment to truck bed level; bend the knees, waist and back; stoop or squat; ability to kneel, bend and squat for considerable periods of time; remain in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions:

The nature of the work may require exposure to inclement weather conditions and may require exposure to hazardous materials and/or conditions.

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 7227 Cement Finisher Supervisor I

From: Entrance examination

ORIGINATION DATE: 7/1/1977

AMENDED DATE: 10/29/01; 8/19/09; 09/26/12; 10/23/15; 09/25/17; 09/04/18

REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA

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All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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