Geoffrey mburu

WA WALL REMOVAL

South Guildford, WA

10.2023 - 10.2024

Mixed mortar by hand, wheelbarrow or mechanical mixer.
Calculated angles and courses and determined vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
Repaired and restored brickwork on buildings, walls and chimneys.
Provided guidance and instruction to apprentices on proper techniques.
Used trowel edges and hammers to break or cut brick and tiles to size.
Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
Installed flashing around window sills, door frames and roofline.
Measured and cut bricks to specific dimensions using a range of hand tools.
Calculated mortar and brick quantity needed for job.
Installed lintels, arches and other masonry structures.
Determined required materials, job requirements and task priorities according to work orders.
Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
Repaired damaged bricks by chipping out old mortar and replacing them.
Constructed retaining walls for terracing applications.
Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
Removed broken masonry and constructed replacement sections for walls and floors.
Removed debris from work area at the end of each day's activities.
Molded expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointers, and straightedge.
Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.