Clinton Munro
Cobram/Barooga
Summary
With a proven track record at Geoff Clark Bricklaying, I excel in brick restoration and team leadership, showcasing top-notch masonry expertise and the ability to mentor peers. My work not only meets but exceeds employer expectations, demonstrating a commitment to quality and safety in all projects undertaken.
Skilled brickmason and blockmason with comprehensive background in constructing and repairing various structures from blueprints and specifications. Possess in-depth understanding of mortar mixtures, cutting and laying bricks, and ensuring level alignment for structural integrity. Demonstrated ability to lead projects to completion on time while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship. Successfully enhanced project efficiency through effective team collaboration and innovative problem-solving techniques.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Bricklayer/Blocklayer
Geoff Clark Bricklaying
Cobram/Barooga
01.2000 - 03.2025
- Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.
- Checked verticality of walls using plumb bob or laser level equipment.
- Applied sealants around windows and doors for weatherproofing purposes.
- Measured and cut bricks to specific dimensions using a range of hand tools.
- Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
- Created decorative designs in stone or tile for garden pathways or fountains.
- Used mechanical cement-mixing equipment or hand tools to prepare cement for use.
- Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
- Applied waterproofing materials to exterior surfaces of structures.
- Adhered to operation and safety instructions when using equipment and tools including lock-out tag-out and confined spaces safety procedures.
- Mixed mortar and grout and used to adhere building materials and create structures.
- Constructed retaining walls for terracing applications.
- Determined required materials, job requirements and task priorities according to work orders.
- Assisted other tradespeople such as carpenters, electricians, when necessary.
- Prepared for each job by accurately laying out wall patterns and foundation plans.
- Calculated mortar and brick quantity needed for job.
- Placed expansion joints in brickwork to prevent cracking due to temperature changes.
- Applied and smoothed mortar or other mixtures over work surface.
- Installed flashing around window sills, door frames and rooflines.
- Installed lintels, arches and other masonry structures.
- Removed broken masonry and constructed replacement sections for walls and floors.
- Repaired damaged bricks by chipping out old mortar and replacing them.
- Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
- Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
- Grouted joints between units with mortar or grout mixture.
- Removed excess materials and smoothed surfaces to achieve desired finishes.
- Mixed mortar by hand, wheelbarrow or mechanical mixer.
- Repaired and restored brickwork on buildings, walls and chimneys.
- Removed debris from work area at the end of each day's activities.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
Plumbing/Air-conditioning
Paul Kendall plumbing & Air-conditioning
Melbourne
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Install air conditioning ducts on commercial sites around Melbourne, service and maintain Air-conditioning in various offices around Melbourne.
- Lagging ducts ready for installation.
- Drilling holes in ceiling for dyna bolts to hang ductwork.
Timber Mill , Sawyer, Yard Person
Trentfieid &Morris Recourse/recovery timber yard
Melbourne
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Checked for discrepancies between orders and actual products produced by the saws.
- Trimmed lumber to straighten rough edges or remove defects.
- Inspected stock to identify imperfections, assign grades and determine issues with production.
- Verified dimensions of finished workpieces, using measuring devices.
- Lubricated and clean machines with grease guns or solvents.
- Positioned guides, stops, holding blocks and other fixtures to secure and direct workpiece.
- Performed basic maintenance and upkeep to saws and tools.
- Adjusted speeds on cutting machines to clear jams and keep equipment functional.
- Cleaned work area regularly and disposed of waste materials properly.
- Adhered to safety guidelines regarding equipment operation to reduce accident risk.
- Kept track of inventory levels of supplies used in the sawing process.
- Maintained records of production data, including yield and quality measurements.
- Performed maintenance on the saw, such as changing blades and sharpening teeth.
- Operated a band saw to cut logs into lumber of specified dimensions.
- Assembled saws and tools and fed lumber into saw machine.
- Measured logs accurately with calipers and rulers to ensure proper cuts.
- Changed saw blades and repaired machines.
- Sharpened and changed saw blades after and before use.
- Stacked lumber in an orderly manner after cutting process was completed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Upper Yarra Secondary College
Victoria 01-1994
Skills
- Brick cutting
- Grout application
- Bond patterns
- Retaining wall building
- Hand tool proficiency
- Masonry expertise
- Decorative masonry
- Wall construction
- Scaffolding setup
- Mortar preparation
- Steel reinforcement installation
- Brick veneer application
- Brick restoration
- Pressure washing
- Brick cleaning
- Foundation setting
- Surface finishing
- Waterproofing techniques
- Block laying
- Laser levels
- Grout mixing
- Concrete mixing
- Brick pointing
- Structural reinforcement
- OSHA safety standards
- Plumb levels
Timeline
Bricklayer/Blocklayer
Geoff Clark Bricklaying
01.2000 - 03.2025
Plumbing/Air-conditioning
Paul Kendall plumbing & Air-conditioning
01.1999 - 12.2000
Timber Mill , Sawyer, Yard Person
Trentfieid &Morris Recourse/recovery timber yard
01.1994 - 01.1998
High School Diploma -
Upper Yarra Secondary College