Jai Mathewson
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dedicated masonry professional with extensive experience at Byrne Construction Systems, excelling in stonework, laboring and scaffolding setup. Proven ability to manage teams and maintain job site organization while ensuring safety and efficiency. Skilled in heavy equipment operation and committed to continuous learning and collaboration in high-pressure environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Bricklayers Laborer
Byrne Construction Systems
Melbourne, VIC
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Ability to multitask and keep bricklayers laying while setting up scaffold, loading out walls, cutting blocks or bricks and mixing mud or core fill and complete tasks on manteau of forklift.
- Worked on Tier 1 jobs and understand the importance of keeping workplace clean and organized at all times.
Stone Mason
Mayan Masonry
Melbourne, VIC
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Started working for myself and continued with my career in Stone Masonry applying everything I learned from my previous employer.
- Quoted an outsourced work to keep a crew of up to four people running.
Laborer/Stone Mason
Rock Solid Stone
Melbourne, VIC
04.2012 - 09.2018
- Operated bobcats and other heavy equipment to move and unload stone/dig out trenches for footings
- Mixed up to 60 batches of cement a day
- Built scaffold and set out A-frame trestles to continue with construction of Stone Walls off the ground.
- Set up form Work and Rio bar to pour concrete for footings.
- Completed all types of stonework from retaining walls to pathways, cladding, feature walls, front entrances/gates and pillars.
Apprentice Carpenter
A&C Total Building Maintenance
Melbourne, VIC
05.2007 - 12.2011
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Developed strong carpentry skills through hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced mentors.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working on diverse projects ranging from framework, building maintenance, extensions and lock up and fix on new homes.
- Kept job site organized and clean.
Education
Saint Joseph’s College
Ferntree Gully, VICSkills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Punctual and reliable
- Material handling
- Repetitive work
- Job site organization
- Team collaboration
- Equipment operation
- Endurance and stamina
- Demolition expertise
- Scaffolding setup
- Masonry techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- TICKETS/LICENSES- FORKLIFT TRUCK, PERSONAL & MATERIALS HOIST, FIRST AID, TC1/TMI1 TRAFFIC, WHITE CARD, CERTIFICATE 4 BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
Timeline
Bricklayers Laborer
Byrne Construction Systems
08.2023 - 06.2025
Stone Mason
Mayan Masonry
08.2019 - 05.2023
Laborer/Stone Mason
Rock Solid Stone
04.2012 - 09.2018
Apprentice Carpenter
A&C Total Building Maintenance
05.2007 - 12.2011
Saint Joseph’s College