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Occupation AtlasStonemasons

O*NET · 47-2022.00

Stonemasons

Build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lay walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks, and floors.

Also called Artificial Stone Applicator · Banker Mason · Composition Stone Applicator · Construction Monument Setter · Curbstone Setter · Flagstone Layer · Formstone Fitter · Granite Block Paver
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Job Zone 2 — Some Preparation NeededHolland code RCA35 skills on file

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Job Zone

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  2. 2
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  4. 4
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Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed

Some preparation. Usually a high school diploma, some previous work-related skill or experience, and a few months to a year of training with experienced workers.

Job Zone is O*NET's rating of how much education, experience and training an occupation typically needs — a property of the work, not of anyone doing it.

Occupational interest profile

RCARealistic · Conventional · Artistic — the three strongest interests, in order

  • R Realistic7.00
  • C Conventional3.00
  • A Artistic2.90
  • I Investigative2.14
  • S Social1.86
  • E Enterprising1.29

RIASEC (Holland) interests on O*NET's 0–7 scale: what the work draws on, not what any individual prefers. Hover a row for what each dimension means.

Education and experience

The education level respondents say the job requires, and the most common answer for experience and training.

  • Less than a High School Diploma42%
  • High School Diploma or the equivalent58%
Related work experience
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years (44%)
On-site or in-plant training
None (35%)
On-the-job training
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years (37%)

Typically associated skills

All 35 O*NET skills, most important first. Importance (1–5) says how much a skill matters here; level (0–7) says how much of it the work calls for, with O*NET's example of a nearby level. Neither is a proficiency rating of a person.

  • Critical Thinkingbasic3.53.3Level 4 looks like: Evaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responses
  • Time Management3.33.0Level 2 looks like: Keep a monthly calendar of appointments
  • Complex Problem Solving3.32.9Level 2 looks like: Lay out tools to complete a job
  • Judgment and Decision Making3.32.8Level 2 looks like: Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flow
  • Coordination3.13.8Level 4 looks like: Work with others to put a new roof on a house
  • Operations Monitoring3.12.1Level 2 looks like: Monitor completion times while running a computer program
  • Active Listeningbasic3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Take a customer's order
  • Mathematicsbasic3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Count the amount of change to be given to a customer
  • Monitoringbasic3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Proofread and correct a letter
  • Speakingbasic3.02.5Level 2 looks like: Greet tourists and explain tourist attractions
  • Reading Comprehensionbasic3.02.4Level 2 looks like: Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form
  • Operation and Control2.92.6Level 2 looks like: Navigate the settings on an office printer to print on both sides of the paper
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  • Management of Personnel Resources2.92.5Level 2 looks like: Encourage a coworker who is having difficulty finishing a project
  • Active Learningbasic2.82.8Level 2 looks like: Think about the implications of a news article for job opportunities
  • Quality Control Analysis2.82.5Level 2 looks like: Inspect a draft email for errors (e.g., grammar, punctuation)
  • Learning Strategiesbasic2.62.6Level 2 looks like: Learn a different method of completing a task from a coworker
  • Negotiation2.62.6Level 2 looks like: Present justification to a manager for altering a work schedule
  • Persuasion2.62.6Level 2 looks like: Solicit donations for a charity
  • Instructing2.62.4Level 2 looks like: Instruct a new employee in the use of a timekeeping system
  • Service Orientation2.62.4Level 2 looks like: Ask customers if they would like a cup of coffee
  • Social Perceptiveness2.62.4Level 2 looks like: Notice that customers are angry because they have been waiting too long
  • Writingbasic2.62.4Level 2 looks like: Write down a guest's order at a restaurant
  • Systems Analysis2.62.1Level 2 looks like: Determine how loss of a team member will affect the completion of a job
  • Systems Evaluation2.32.3Level 2 looks like: Determine why estimates for the time to complete a task are overly optimistic
  • Repairing2.32.1Level 2 looks like: Tighten a screw to get a door to close properly
  • Troubleshooting2.32.1Level 2 looks like: Identify the source of a leak by looking under a machine
  • Equipment Selection2.32.0Level 2 looks like: Select a tool to adjust a loose part on a bicycle
  • Management of Material Resources2.31.6Level 2 looks like: Reserve a room for a management meeting
  • Equipment Maintenance2.01.9Level 2 looks like: Add oil to an engine as indicated by a warning light
  • Technology Design1.91.1Level 2 looks like: Adjust exercise equipment for use by a customer
  • Operations Analysis1.81.3Level 2 looks like: Select a printer for an office
  • Management of Financial Resources1.61.0Level 2 looks like: Use available funds to buy office supplies and record the amount of the purchase
  • Sciencebasic1.60.6
  • Installation1.0—
  • Programming1.0—

Tasks

15 core · 1 supplemental

What people in this occupation do, as O*NET records it, core tasks first by importance (1–5).

  1. Set vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bob, gauge line, and level.4.6
  2. Lay out wall patterns or foundations, using straight edge, rule, or staked lines.4.5
  3. Set stone or marble in place, according to layout or pattern.4.5
  4. Remove wedges, fill joints between stones, finish joints between stones, using a trowel, and smooth the mortar to an attractive finish, using a tuck pointer.4.2
  5. Clean excess mortar or grout from surface of marble, stone, or monument, using sponge, brush, water, or acid.4.2
  6. Shape, trim, face and cut marble or stone preparatory to setting, using power saws, cutting equipment, and hand tools.4.1
  7. Mix mortar or grout and pour or spread mortar or grout on marble slabs, stone, or foundation.4.1
  8. Construct and install prefabricated masonry units.4.0
  9. Smooth, polish, and bevel surfaces, using hand tools and power tools.3.9
  10. Lay brick to build shells of chimneys and smokestacks or to line or reline industrial furnaces, kilns, boilers and similar installations.3.8
  11. Replace broken or missing masonry units in walls or floors.3.7
  12. Drill holes in marble or ornamental stone and anchor brackets in holes.3.7
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  1. Remove sections of monument from truck bed, and guide stone onto foundation, using skids, hoist, or truck crane.3.7
  2. Dig trench for foundation of monument, using pick and shovel.3.5
  3. Repair cracked or chipped areas of stone or marble, using blowtorch and mastic, and remove rough or defective spots from concrete, using power grinder or chisel and hammer.3.4
  4. Position mold along guidelines of wall, press mold in place, and remove mold and paper from wall.3.0

Knowledge

Bodies of knowledge the work draws on.

  • Building and Construction4.74.7Level 4 looks like: Fix a plumbing leak in the ceiling
  • Design3.74.1Level 4 looks like: Design plans for remodeling a kitchen
  • Mathematics3.73.9Level 4 looks like: Analyze data to determine areas with the highest sales
  • Customer and Personal Service3.13.1Level 4 looks like: Be responsible for 10 children at daycare
  • Mechanical3.13.2Level 4 looks like: Replace a valve on a steam pipe
  • Administration and Management3.03.1Level 4 looks like: Monitor progress of a project to ensure timely completion
  • English Language3.03.1Level 4 looks like: Edit an article for a news website
  • Production and Processing2.93.5Level 4 looks like: Supervise an appliance assembly line
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  • Sales and Marketing2.82.4Level 1 looks like: Sell cakes at a bake sale
  • Education and Training2.72.9
  • Public Safety and Security2.72.6
  • Engineering and Technology2.32.7
  • Personnel and Human Resources2.22.7
  • Administrative2.01.8Level 1 looks like: Direct phone calls to the appropriate staff member
  • Chemistry2.02.4Level 1 looks like: Use a common household bug spray
  • Law and Government1.81.3Level 1 looks like: Describe the length of a U.S. presidential term
  • Transportation1.81.2Level 1 looks like: Ride a train to work
  • Economics and Accounting1.70.9Level 1 looks like: Answer billing questions from credit card customers
  • Physics1.71.6Level 1 looks like: Use a crowbar to pry open a box
  • Psychology1.71.4Level 1 looks like: Monitor several children on a playground
  • Foreign Language1.50.8Level 1 looks like: Say "please" and "thank you" in a foreign language
  • Telecommunications1.50.5Level 1 looks like: Send an email
  • Communications and Media1.40.9Level 1 looks like: Write a thank you note
  • Computers and Electronics1.41.1Level 1 looks like: Operate a media player to watch a training video
  • Therapy and Counseling1.30.8Level 1 looks like: Put ice on a sprained ankle
  • Sociology and Anthropology1.2—
  • Biology1.1—
  • Fine Arts1.1—
  • Geography1.1—
  • Medicine and Dentistry1.1—
  • Food Production1.0—
  • History and Archeology1.0—
  • Philosophy and Theology1.0—

Abilities

Enduring capacities the work calls for.

  • Static Strength4.04.9Level 4 looks like: Pull a 40-pound sack of fertilizer across the lawn
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness3.93.0Level 2 looks like: Light a candle
  • Near Vision3.93.5Level 2 looks like: Read indicators on the dashboard of a car
  • Trunk Strength3.93.9Level 4 looks like: Shovel snow for half an hour
  • Manual Dexterity3.83.6Level 4 looks like: Pack oranges in crates as quickly as possible
  • Problem Sensitivity3.63.0Level 2 looks like: Recognize that an unplugged lamp won't work
  • Stamina3.63.1Level 4 looks like: Climb 6 flights of stairs
  • Visualization3.63.4Level 4 looks like: Follow a diagram to assemble a metal storage cabinet
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  • Extent Flexibility3.43.5Level 4 looks like: Reach for a box on a high warehouse shelf
  • Far Vision3.43.0Level 2 looks like: Read a roadside billboard
  • Information Ordering3.43.1Level 2 looks like: Follow the correct steps to make change
  • Multilimb Coordination3.43.0Level 2 looks like: Row a boat
  • Dynamic Strength3.33.3Level 2 looks like: Use pruning shears to trim a bush
  • Finger Dexterity3.33.0Level 2 looks like: Put coins in a parking meter
  • Oral Comprehension3.33.1Level 4 looks like: Understand a coach's oral instructions for a sport
  • Selective Attention3.32.9Level 2 looks like: Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearby
  • Category Flexibility3.13.0Level 3 looks like: Classify flowers according to size, color, and smell
  • Deductive Reasoning3.13.0Level 2 looks like: Know that a stalled car can coast downhill
  • Gross Body Equilibrium3.12.6Level 2 looks like: Stand on a ladder
  • Control Precision3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Adjust a room light with a dimmer switch
  • Oral Expression3.03.0Level 2 looks like: Place an order at a restaurant drive-thru
  • Speech Clarity3.02.4Level 1 looks like: Call numbers in a bingo game
  • Speech Recognition3.02.6Level 2 looks like: Recognize the voice of a coworker
  • Depth Perception2.92.9Level 2 looks like: Merge a car into traffic on a city street
  • Gross Body Coordination2.92.9Level 2 looks like: Get in and out of a truck
  • Inductive Reasoning2.92.9Level 2 looks like: Decide what to wear based on the weather report
  • Perceptual Speed2.92.6Level 2 looks like: Sort mail according to ZIP codes with no time pressure
  • Visual Color Discrimination2.92.8
  • Flexibility of Closure2.82.8Level 2 looks like: Detect that your phone is ringing while at a concert
  • Fluency of Ideas2.82.5Level 2 looks like: Name four different uses for a screwdriver
  • Number Facility2.82.4Level 3 looks like: Calculate a discounted price
  • Originality2.82.6Level 2 looks like: Use a credit card to open a locked door
  • Reaction Time2.82.9Level 2 looks like: Start to slow down the car when a traffic light turns yellow
  • Auditory Attention2.62.4Level 2 looks like: Listen to a lecture while people nearby are talking
  • Mathematical Reasoning2.62.4Level 1 looks like: Determine how much 20 oranges will cost when they are priced at 5 for 4 dollars
  • Written Comprehension2.62.4Level 2 looks like: Understand signs on the highway
  • Response Orientation2.52.4Level 2 looks like: When a doorbell and phone ring at the same time, quickly select which to answer first
  • Speed of Closure2.52.1Level 3 looks like: Recognize a song after hearing only the first few notes
  • Time Sharing2.52.3Level 2 looks like: Listen to music while entering numbers into a spreadsheet
  • Wrist-Finger Speed2.42.1Level 2 looks like: Use a screwdriver to twist in a screw
  • Written Expression2.42.3Level 1 looks like: Write a note to remind someone to take food out of the freezer
  • Explosive Strength2.31.6Level 2 looks like: Hit a nail with a hammer
  • Hearing Sensitivity2.32.3Level 2 looks like: Notice a doorbell ringing
  • Peripheral Vision2.31.9Level 2 looks like: Keep in step while marching in a band
  • Rate Control2.31.6Level 1 looks like: Ride a bicycle alongside a jogger
  • Spatial Orientation2.32.0Level 2 looks like: Use the floor plan to locate a store in a mall
  • Speed of Limb Movement2.32.3Level 2 looks like: Saw through a thin piece of wood
  • Glare Sensitivity2.11.9Level 2 looks like: Drive on a familiar road on a cloudy day
  • Memorization2.12.1Level 1 looks like: Remember the number on your bus to be sure you get back on the right one
  • Sound Localization2.01.5Level 2 looks like: Listen to a sound system to determine which speaker is working
  • Dynamic Flexibility1.91.3Level 2 looks like: Hand pick a bushel of apples from a tree
  • Night Vision1.81.3Level 2 looks like: Read street signs at dusk (just after sunset)

Work activities

Kinds of activity the work is made of.

  • Getting Information4.52.9
  • Performing General Physical Activities4.55.5Level 4 looks like: Paint the outside of a house
  • Handling and Moving Objects4.35.7
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates4.24.6Level 4 looks like: Report the results of a sales meeting to a supervisor
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials4.24.2Level 4 looks like: Inspect equipment in a chemical processing plant
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings4.24.3Level 4 looks like: Test electrical circuits
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment4.14.2Level 4 looks like: Drive an 18-wheel tractor-trailer
  • Controlling Machines and Processes4.04.5Level 4 looks like: Operate a drilling rig
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  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems4.03.7Level 4 looks like: Select the location for a major retail store
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards3.94.2Level 4 looks like: Evaluate a complicated insurance claim for compliance with policy terms
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information3.83.7Level 4 looks like: Estimate the time required to evacuate a city in the event of a major disaster
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events3.83.1Level 4 looks like: Judge the suitability of food products for an event
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work3.74.0Level 4 looks like: Plan and adjust a personal to-do list according to changing demands
  • Processing Information3.74.2Level 4 looks like: Calculate the adjustments for insurance claims
  • Thinking Creatively3.74.2Level 4 looks like: Adapt popular music for a high school marching band
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates3.53.7Level 4 looks like: Manage a small team of employees in a dynamic workplace
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others3.44.1Level 4 looks like: Organize the cleanup crew after a major sporting event
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others3.43.1Level 4 looks like: Interpret how foreign tax laws apply to U.S. exports
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People3.44.2Level 4 looks like: Determine the value of property lost in a fire
  • Scheduling Work and Activities3.43.1Level 4 looks like: Prepare the work schedule for salesclerks in a large retail store
  • Training and Teaching Others3.43.4Level 4 looks like: Teach a social sciences course to high school students
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge3.44.0Level 4 looks like: Keep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports cars
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment3.23.2Level 4 looks like: Change the oil on a tractor
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others3.23.5Level 4 looks like: Get two subordinates to agree about vacation schedules
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization3.12.7
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies3.12.6
  • Developing and Building Teams3.12.7
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships3.14.3Level 4 looks like: Maintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clients
  • Coaching and Developing Others3.03.7Level 4 looks like: Provide on-the-job training for administrative workers
  • Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment3.02.9
  • Documenting/Recording Information2.92.4Level 1 looks like: Record the weight of a patient during a routine health exam
  • Monitoring and Controlling Resources2.93.4Level 4 looks like: Work as a chef responsible for ordering food for the menu
  • Assisting and Caring for Others2.82.4Level 1 looks like: Help a coworker complete an assignment
  • Selling or Influencing Others2.82.7
  • Providing Consultation and Advice to Others2.72.9
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public2.62.5Level 1 looks like: Check tickets at a concert
  • Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment2.42.4Level 1 looks like: Use display settings to adjust a television picture
  • Analyzing Data or Information2.32.0Level 1 looks like: Skim a short article to gather the main point
  • Staffing Organizational Units2.32.0Level 1 looks like: Work in a position that has minimal staffing requirements
  • Performing Administrative Activities2.22.0Level 1 looks like: Complete routine paperwork
  • Working with Computers2.11.2Level 1 looks like: Enter employee information into a database

Work context

The conditions most characteristic of the work, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale.

  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets5.0
  • Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team4.9
  • Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions4.8
  • Spend Time Standing4.7
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls4.7
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results4.6
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate4.6
  • Exposed to Contaminants4.5
  • Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams4.5
  • Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities4.4

Technology

13 tools

Software used in this work. In demand: among the tools job postings for this occupation name most. Hot: often named in job postings across the economy.

Hot (6)

  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software
Other tools (7)
  • Citrix cloud computing software
  • CPR Visual Estimator
  • Gregg Software Gregg Rock-It
  • ProEst Software ProEst Estimating
  • RISA Technologies RISA-3D
  • Tradesman's Software Master Estimator
  • Virtual private networking VPN software

Related occupations

O*NET's own list of the occupations most related to this one, closest first.

  1. Brickmasons and Blockmasons
  2. Tile and Stone Setters
  3. Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing
  4. Terrazzo Workers and Finishers
  5. Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters
  6. Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
  7. Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles
  8. Plasterers and Stucco Masons
  9. Segmental Pavers
  10. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

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