Stonemason

We are seeking experienced Stonemasons to join our team on a long term contract with work based in Wairarapa/Wellington region, with the potential for project work nationwide.

Long term contract

Minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week
Rate depending on experience $29.66to $32per hour

**Tasks Include**:
- studying plans and specifications to determine materials required, dimensions and installation procedures
- erecting and dismantling restricted height scaffolding
- sealing foundations with damp-resistant materials and spreading layers of mortar to serve as base and binder for blocks using trowels
- laying bricks in rows, designs and shapes, and spreading mortar between joints
- embedding blocks in mortar and removing excess mortar
- checking vertical and horizontal alignment
- cutting, shaping and polishing stones and bricks using machines and hand tools, and shaping bricks to fit irregular spaces
- repairing and maintaining bricks, cement blocks and related structures
- designing and cutting monumental masonry and lettering
- constructing walls using stone slabs and large masonry slab blocks

If you live out of Wairarapa / Wellingtonwe can assist with relocation cost

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.