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Posted: 04-Feb-26
Location: Poughkeepsie, New York
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 6899915
Mason
R00032759
Poughkeepsie, NY
Department
Facilities Operations - Administrative Office
Job Family
Service - Union
Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact careers@vassar.edu.
Job Description
Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4pm (40 hours per week)
Position Summary
Reporting to the Painting and Masonry Supervisor, the Mason's work involves the building and repair of masonry structures composed of brick, tile, stone, block and other materials.
Responsibilities
- Points and repairs masonry on exterior and interior of structures, including landscape site walls.
- Fill expansion joints with the appropriate caulking materials.
- Mix and apply plastering material to walls and ceilings, tape sheetrock and repair damaged sheetrock walls.
- Employ a wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic devices.
- Coordinate with the Campus Architect to ensure the historical integrity of properties through application of masonry techniques and detailed cosmetic repairs.
- Replace or reset existing loose stone or bricks on buildings or site walls.
- Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Vassar College and departmental policies and procedures.
- Responsible for communication and working effectively with other trades.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities
- High school diploma, vocational training or equivalent.
- Five years of experience as a tile installer, mason and plasterer with significant experience on historic structures.
- Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in mason trade.
- Must possess a valid New York State driver's license for at least 2 years.
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding on all heights.
- Ability to lift and carry at least 75 pounds.
- Ability to perform repeated bending, squatting, stooping, pushing and pulling.
- Ability to stand and walk for a prolonged period of time.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, including understanding, speaking, reading, and writing.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently as well as in a team environment.
- May require overtime as needed.
Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities
- Experience with tile setting and plaster.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings and documents.
Pay Rate
$33.62 per hour
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About Vassar College
Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus.
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