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The Department of Public Health's Tewksbury Hospital has an opening for a Mason to join its Facilities Maintenance Department. The Mason performs all necessary activities to properly lay brick, stone and cement blocks, plaster walls and ceilings, prepare surfaces for plaster or cement work, repairs masonry on walls, ceilings and floors. The Mason installs, repairs and replaces vinyl, stone, ceramic and other types of flooring. Please note this position works 40 hours/week on the 1st shift with Saturday and Sunday off. /_Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):_/ * Performs all necessary activities to properly lay brick, stone and cement blocks. * Prepares surfaces for plaster or cement work. * Mixes mortar and concrete. * Installs, repairs and replaces vinyl, stone, ceramic and other types of flooring. * Erects scaffolding, staging and ladders as needed. * Installs access panels in masonry surfaces. * Cuts openings into wall, ceilings and floors constructed of masonry materials. * Protects adjacent areas from fumes, dust and vapors by installing and maintaining barriers, ventilation and other control measures. * Other duties as required. Required Qualifications: * Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions/directions. * Talent for establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships and deal tactfully with others. * Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and lift/carry heavy objects. Preferred Qualifications: * Prior experience in a hospital and/or campus setting working with multiple disciplines and vendors. About Tewksbury Hospital: Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic. _Pre-Hire Process:_ A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants." Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form For questions about this requisition, please contact Employment and Staffing Customer Service at 1-800-510-4122, option 4. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part- time, experience as a stonemason, marble setter or bricklayer, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitution below. Substitution: I. A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade or vocational school, at high school level or higher with a major in masonry may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience. Special Requirements: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License. *Comprehensive Benefits* When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! /Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. If you decline to vaccinate you will be required to take mitigation measures mandated by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) that are consistent with guidance from the Department of Public Health. Failure to take those mitigation measures, including masking, could lead to discipline, up to and including termination./ An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Skilled Trades* *Organization: Department of Public Health *Title: *Mason Location: Massachusetts-Tewksbury-365 East Street Requisition ID: 240009RS