Skilled Mason - Commercial Construction

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

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.

Core Values:
Potts Masonry is a family-owned and oriented masonry company that doesn't sacrifice quality for quantity. We prioritize helping our people grow professionally and personally, as well as maintaining our well-established reputation in West Michigan as a premier masonry company. Ready to make the jump? We seek coachable, intuitive, and proactive masons to join our team at Potts Masonry. If you don't enjoy working with others, lack commitment, or you struggle with communication, this is NOT the position for you!

We take great pride in our culture and are committed to our core values of Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

Integrity: We're the most trusted masonry company in West Michigan, and we've built this reputation through honesty, transparency, and dependability. We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Collaboration: We don't just work side-by-side, we work together. We respect each other and value the different skills, talents, and knowledge each person
brings to the team. We believe that with shared goals, we can achieve far more than through individual efforts.

Excellence: We strive for nothing less than best-in-class craftsmanship and are
dedicated to continuous improvement. We show up and give 100%, taking pride in
our professionalism, high-quality service, and efficient operations.

If these core values resonate with you and you want to be a part of our growing organization, apply today!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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