How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
To perform work in the fabrication and repair of brick, tile, cement, stone and prefabricated structures.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
- Cut and lay brick, stone, tile, block and refractory materials in rows, in various designs and shapes, to build structures, including walls, floors, ladles, chimneys, flues and furnaces.
- Spread mortar, position and align each unit of structural material.
- Check alignment of installation or repair, using plumb bob and level.
- Set and grout wall or floor tile, finish cement, perform stonework and tuck-pointing.
- Coordinate and direct the work of construction laborers.
- Caulk window and door casings and structural cracks.
- Participate in the mixing, pouring, troweling and curing of cement, mortar or plaster.
- Apply cement plaster.
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and job specifications.
- Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.
- Clean marble or stone surfaces using acids.
- Cut openings into various types of masonry.
- Install seamless floorings and other water proofing and decorative coatings.
Required Qualifications*
- Must be able to fulfil the necessary requirements to drive a University vehicle.
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Considerable knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials involved in mason work.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
- Reasonable physical strength and dexterity.
- Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding.
- Reasonable recent experience in the fabrication and repair of brick, tile and cement structures.
- Skill in the layout and placement of masonry.
- Ability to perform finish cement and mortar work.
- Experience with tile installation.
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience in Terrazzo pouring, repairs/refinishing, Epoxy pouring/injecting, fire proofing and installing ceramic tile.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 6:00AM to 2:30PM
Additional Information
This posting is for a project team supporting inpatient rooms and do-it-now workflow that will require daily reprioritization, a fast paced environment, and a collaborative team approach to completing work.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.