Mason

THE POSITION

Cork City Council is establishing a panel for the position of Mason from which permanent and temporary vacancies may be filled from time to time. This is a hands-on role that offers the opportunity to play an essential part in maintaining and enhancing the city's infrastructure, housing, parks, and public spaces. As Cork continues its ambitious growth, this position provides a chance to directly contribute to the city's future while preserving its rich heritage.

As a Mason, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including construction, repairs, and restoration of buildings, pathways, and structures. This dynamic role will see you working across Cork City, ensuring the safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of public spaces, facilities, housing, and historical landmarks.

Key aspects of the role may include:

• Engaging in restoration projects on historical stone walls, monuments, and heritage sites, preserving Cork’s unique character while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship.

• Collaborating with road maintenance crews on footpath repairs, kerb laying, and other essential construction tasks that enhance the city’s accessibility and usability.

• Contributing to the upkeep and improvement of parks, open spaces, and cemeteries, ensuring these areas remain inviting and safe for the community.

• Utilising technical skills and problem-solving abilities to work with a variety of materials such as slate, sandstone, and marble, crafting high-quality and long-lasting results.

• Carrying out maintenance and repair work on Council properties, including local authority housing, to ensure residents have safe and well-maintained homes.

This position offers variety, from hands-on site work to interpreting technical plans, and includes the chance to work both independently and as part of a dedicated team. You will receive ongoing training and development opportunities, including essential health and safety certifications, ensuring you remain at the forefront of your craft.

If you are passionate about construction, restoration, and contributing to a growing and thriving community, this role is for you. Join Cork City Council and become a vital part of its transformation while preserving its heritage and enhancing its housing and public spaces.

THE ROLE

Main Responsibilities Outlined below are the duties for the post of Mason. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.

The following is a list of possible duties for a Mason assigned to Roads Maintenance:

• Perform as required block laying, kerb laying, concreting and associated works and necessary repairs and any other general construction work as required to include completion of minor repairs of masonry and old stone walls.

• Work as part of a road maintenance crew undertaking concrete footpath repairs, general roadwork repairs, general road duties.

The following is a list of possible duties for a Mason assigned to Parks:

• Setting concrete foundations for public seating throughout the city.

• Mixing grout and cement.

• Cutting and shaping i.e. stones and paving to desired dimensions.

• Laying and placing i.e. stones and paving according to the construction plans or project specification.

• Smoothing and polishing stones and concrete.

• Repair damaged stoneworks on buildings and monuments.

• Digging trenches using a pick and shovel.

• Build stone walls or fit cladding using mortar and special fixings.

• Repair damaged concrete public pathways.

• Repair works within the city parks and cemeteries to existing edging and pointing.

• Working with different materials including slate, sandstone, limestone, marble and granite.

• Interpreting technical drawings.

• Working with a range of hand tools.

• Working indoors or outdoors, sometimes at height and in dusty environments.

• Work with a crew of 4 or more.

• Construction and maintenance within the city's parks, cemeteries and open spaces.

• Required to be available for emergency or overtime as needed.

The following is a list of possible duties for a Mason assigned to Housing Maintenance:

• Carry out maintenance/repairs to Council properties/buildings appropriate to the post.

• Deal with members of the public in a courteous, prompt and efficient manner and keep the appropriate supervisor informed of such dealings.

• Participate fully in any initiatives aimed at increasing quality of service and customer satisfaction.

• Participate in training provided by Cork City Council.

• Use as directed and upon receipt of appropriate training, information technology equipment, including personal computers, mobile devices and other equipment as may be directed.

• Co-operate with supervisors in the operation of various works programmes by taking a flexible approach to the range of assigned works to be undertaken from time to time as well as any other appropriate duties that may be assigned.

• Keep and furnish such records and reports relating to their duties as directed by the Council’s Housing Maintenance Manager and/or supervisory staff.

• Arrange the supply of materials necessary for maintenance or repair work and keep appropriate records of same.

• Maintain stock levels as required in any council vehicle.

• May be required to drive a Council vehicle in the course of duties and to use whatever mode of communication is provided.

• Carry out such work of a manual inspection or clerical nature as may be assigned.

• May be required to work out of hours as part of the Council’s emergency on-call response service.

• Operate any existing technology and any new technology pertinent to duties which may be introduced in the future.

• Participate in mandatory Health and Safety training and all other training as required.

• Carry out all duties allocated by the Council under the direction and supervision of the relevant Supervisor.

The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed, and to take instructions from and report to an appropriate officer or such designated officer as may be assigned from time to time by the Council.