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Brickmasons and Blockmasons
Builds walls, chimneys and structures from brick, block and stone.
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Masons read plans, mix mortar, and lay brick, block and stone for homes, schools and commercial buildings. The work is outdoors and physical, and skilled masons are in demand.
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Builds chemistry, which this job uses.
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- Physical Education · Health and PE
Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.
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Brickmasons and Blockmasons on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.