Bricklayer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Bricklayer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Read blueprints or drawings to calculate materials needed
  • Mix mortar or grout and spread it onto a slab or foundation
  • Lay bricks, blocks, or stones according to plans
  • Construct corners with a corner pole or by building a corner pyramid
  • Ensure that a structure is perfectly vertical and horizontal, using a plumb bob and level
  • Clean and polish surfaces with hand or power tools
  • Clean excess mortar with trowels and other hand tools
  • Fill expansion joints with the appropriate caulking materials
  • Lay out patterns or foundations using a straightedge
  • Break or cut bricks, stones, or blocks to their appropriate size

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Bricklayer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Bricklayer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.