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Assistant Stone Mason Apply now Back to search results Job no: 535759 Work type ... Staff Senior management: Central - University Funds Department: Hokie Stone Remediation Location:

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Portland, ME · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

The ideal candidate is either an experienced restoration foreman or a skilled mason ready to step ... Stable year-round work with a strong project backlog * Long-term growth opportunities into senior ...

Masonry Foreman

Portland, ME · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

The ideal candidate is either an experienced restoration foreman or a skilled mason ready to step ... Stable year-round work with a strong project backlog * Long-term growth opportunities into senior ...

Buck Mason is looking for a junior to mid-level Art Director to join the Women's creative team. The ... Reporting to the Senior Art Director, you'll serve as her right-hand partner - playing an integral ...

Buck Mason is looking for a junior to mid-level Art Director to join the Women's creative team. The ... Reporting to the Senior Art Director, you'll serve as her right-hand partner -- playing an integral ...

Masonry Foreman

Portland, ME · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

The ideal candidate is either an experienced restoration foreman or a skilled mason ready to step ... Stable year-round work with a strong project backlog * Long-term growth opportunities into senior ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior mason in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior mason?

Senior Masons are highly skilled tradespeople who specialize in working with brick, stone, and concrete to construct and repair structures such as walls, buildings, and walkways. With years of experience, they often supervise and train junior masons, ensure that projects follow safety and quality standards, and interpret blueprints or plans. Their expertise allows them to handle complex masonry tasks and oversee large-scale construction projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior mason, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Mason, you need advanced masonry skills, extensive experience with brick, stone, and concrete work, and often a vocational diploma or apprenticeship completion. Familiarity with tools such as trowels, mixers, plumb lines, and sometimes blueprint reading software is common, and OSHA safety certifications are highly valued. Strong attention to detail, leadership abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing teams and ensuring high-quality workmanship. These skills and qualities are essential for delivering durable, precise structures and leading crews safely and efficiently on construction projects.

What are some common challenges faced by senior masons on construction sites, and how can these be effectively managed?

Senior Masons often encounter challenges such as interpreting complex blueprints, ensuring precise alignment and structural integrity, and managing less experienced team members. Effective communication with site supervisors and coordination with other trades are essential to avoid delays and rework. Staying updated on safety protocols and using advanced masonry techniques can help address these challenges, ensuring high-quality results and maintaining project timelines.
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Assistant Stone Mason

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago


Virginia Tech rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

228th of 616 rated colleges and universities


Job description

Assistant Stone Mason

Apply now Back to search results Job no: 535759
Work type: Staff
Senior management: Central - University Funds
Department: Hokie Stone Remediation
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Facilities / Skilled Trades

Job Description

Reporting to the Hokie Stone Manager, the Assistant Stone Mason will assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance activities associated with Hokie Stone building envelops and site walls to maintain the structural integrity of those systems and components. The Assistant Stone Mason will also assist with scaffold erection.

The incumbent also performs other duties as requested; takes initiative to support a healthy work environment; strives to fulfill the terms in the Standards of Conduct; exemplifies the Virginia Tech Principles of Community; and supports the university's motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

Required Qualifications

Must be able to perform heavy manual labor, including safely moving and handling items up to 100 pounds, or more with assistance; climb and work from elevated workstations such as ladders and scaffolds; work for long periods of time sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling; and work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Will be required to operate a motor vehicle daily
Ability to communicate effectively, work as an effective team member, and receive and execute instructions from the immediate supervisor and/or lead worker.
May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
This is a designated emergency personnel position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience laying rubble and dimensionally sawn stone in barrier and cavity wall construction configurations.
Related experience in a large commercial or educational setting.
Experience erecting scaffolding.
Experience operating man lifts.
Experience operating Lulls (all-terrain forklift).
Experience laying CMU and brick.
Experience fabricating flashing components for barrier and cavity stone walls.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$36,000-$40,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

Open Until Filled 

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opsHR-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: August 3, 2026
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Virginia Tech, guided by its motto "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve), embraces a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to educate scholars as leaders and problem-solvers. As a comprehensive land-grant institution, it enriches the quality of life in Virginia and worldwide, fostering an inclusive community focused on knowledge, discovery, and creativity. With over 280 majors, the university serves a diverse student body of more than 36,000 across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Virginia Tech's presence extends throughout Virginia, including campuses in Northern Virginia, Roanoke, Newport News, and Richmond, along with multiple Extension offices and research centers. As a prominent global research institution, it conducts over $500 million in research annually.

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Headquarters location

Blacksburg, VA, US

Year founded

1872

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