Cement Mason - Urban Forestry (BUF) - Public Works (7311)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

2d•$94,874 - $115,362•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the placing and finishing of concrete on public or private property. San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens. Public Works currently has multiple vacancies for Cement Mason (7311) within the Bureau of Urban Forestry in the Operations Division.

Requirements

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
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.
Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Laying out work for new construction or repair.
Breaking out damaged concrete and loading it into a dump truck.
Preparing job sites by setting up safety tripods and scaffolding.
Using various tools and equipment to perform concrete work.
Setting screeds and forms for concrete work.
Operating a transit/laser level.
Pouring and finishing concrete.
Mixing and applying toppings, colors, grits, epoxy overlays and waterproofing compounds.
Ensuring that completed work is covered and barricaded with A-frame and toe boards.
Ensuring tools and jobsites are clean.
Writing reports and keeping records.
Using a two-way radio, cell phone, and pager.
Operating a motor vehicle to travel and transport materials to job sites.