Skilled Mason - Commercial Construction - The Contractor Consultants

Master Your Craft on High-Stakes Commercial Projects - Join Potts Masonry Inc. as a Skilled Mason!

Job Title: Skilled Mason - Commercial Construction  

Company Name: Potts Masonry Inc.

Salary: $27.00 - $33.00+ per hour, depending on experience

Full Job Description

Potts Masonry Inc. is looking for a highly skilled Mason to join our Commercial Division, focusing on complex and large-scale projects such as elevator shafts and code-compliant structures. The successful candidate will be proficient in laying brick and block, ensuring layout and height accuracy, and maintaining a productive pace alongside the team. If you have a strong work ethic, thrive working at heights, and excel in delivering high-quality masonry under all weather conditions, we want you on our team!

Who we are: 

Potts Masonry Inc., established in 1988, is a premier masonry contractor specializing in large-scale residential and commercial projects. Based in West Michigan, Potts Masonry is a multi-generational family-owned business led by John Potts, Jeff Vander Laan, and Matt Potts. Known for excellence, the company brings over 35 years of expertise and a dedicated team of skilled professionals, ensuring projects are executed with precision, efficiency, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. With a reputation solidified in publications like Grand Rapids Press, Better Homes and Gardens, and Shore Magazine, Potts Masonry continues to set high standards in quality masonry craftsmanship.

• Brick & Block Work: Expertly lay bricks and blocks, ensuring adherence to commercial code requirements and maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications to ensure accuracy in layout and height.
• Efficiency: Maintain a steady pace with the team to meet project timelines and quality expectations.
• Elevator Shafts & Codes: Execute complex installations such as elevator shafts while strictly adhering to commercial building codes and regulations.
• Scaffolding & Heights: Build, use, and work safely on scaffolding and lifts, maintaining compliance with safety protocols.
• Tool Management: Bring and utilize personal mason hand tools effectively for all tasks.
• Mortar & Grout Work: Mix mortar or grout and apply evenly to surfaces, ensuring a strong bond and removing excess material.
• Cutting & Positioning: Use cutting and sawing techniques to shape bricks and blocks, aligning materials to achieve desired patterns or structural integrity.
• Repair & Replace: Identify and repair or replace damaged materials as needed.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce and adhere to all safety practices and regulations on job sites.

• Experience: Highly skilled in laying brick and block, with a proven ability to execute commercial projects.
• Blueprint Skills: Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and construction plans for precise layout and height work.
• Stamina & Strength: Physical ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions, including lifting heavy materials and working outdoors year-round.
• Tool Proficiency: Must have and know how to use personal mason hand tools effectively.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering top-quality work.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to work efficiently while addressing challenges that may arise on-site.
• Team Player: Maintain pace and collaboration with the crew to achieve project goals.
• Safety Focus: Commitment to following all safety guidelines, especially when working at heights or with complex structures.

• All-Season Work: Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold.
• Scaffolding & Heights: Confident working on scaffolding, lifts, and elevated surfaces safely and effectively.

• Compensation
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
    • (with employer matching)
  • Weekly Pay Cycle
    • Overtime Potential
  • Referral Bonus Program
• Health and Wellness
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Safety Equipment Provided (PPE, gloves, etc.)
• Work-Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off
    • (Holidays, Vacation, Sick Days)
• Career Development
  • Training and Certifications (including safety and technical training, Manufacturer training, OSHA, Fall Protection, Lifts, etc.)
• Unique and Additional Perks
  • Company Events (BBQs, holiday parties, etc.)
  • Uniform Provision (including safety gear and work apparel)

• Full Time
• Monday to Friday
  • Weekend Potential
  • Overtime Potential  

• Holland, MI and surrounding areas