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Southern Nevada Brick, Tile, Marble & Stone Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee

3640 S. Highland Dive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
(702) 876-6563, FAX (702) 876-6476

Nature of Work:

Bricklayer:
Lay and bind building materials, such as brick, structural tile, concrete block, cinder block, glass block, and terra cotta block, with mortar and other substances to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers and other structures. Wherever such work falls in the jurisdiction of Local #13.

Marble Mason:
Cuts, tools and sets marble slabs in floors and walls of buildings and repairs and polishes slab previously set in buildings. Wherever such work falls in the jurisdiction of Local #13.

Pointer, Cleaner, Caulker(PCC):
Cleans building exteriors, points and re-points masonry joints, repairs masonry units, weatherproofs & waterproofs buildings, does masonry restoration including moldmaking and casting. Wherever such work falls in the jurisdiction of Local # 13.

Stone Mason:
Sets stone to build stone structures, such as piers, walls, and abutments. Lays walks, curbstones, or special types of masonry for vats, tanks and floors. Wherever such work falls in the jurisdiction of Local #13.

Terrazzo Worker:
Applies cement, sand, pigment and marble chips to floors, stairways, walls, and cabinet fixtures to attain a durable and decorative surfaces. Wherever such work falls in the jurisdiction of Local #13.

Tile Setter:
Applies tile to walls, floors, ceilings, and promenade roof decks, following design specifications. Wherever such work falls in the jurisdiction of Local #13.

Tile, Marble, Terrazzo Finisher:
Tile, Marble, Terrazzo Finisjer assist the setters and workers by supplying and mixing construction materials, holding materials or tools, and cleaning work and equipment. Wherever such work falls in the jurisdiction of Local #13.

Physical Demands:
All work is physically demanding. Must be in good health, with strong back and knees. Bricklayer, Marble Mason, PCC, Stone Mason, Terrazzo Worker, Tile Setter all start at the journeyman wage for that craft.

Tile, Marble, & Terrazzo Finisher start at 60% of the journeyman wage.

Benefits with the Union:
All Bricklayer, Marble Mason, PCC, Stone Mason, Terrazzo Worker, Tile Setter apprentices and journeyman participate in Health & Welfare and Pension plans.

Tile, Marble, & Terrazzo Finisher apprentices participate in the Health & Welfare program while journeyman participate in both the Health & Welfare and Pension plans.

Term of Apprenticeship:
Bricklayer, Marble Mason, PCC, Stone Mason, Terrazzo Worker, Tile Setter are all three year apprenticeship programs.

Tile, Marble, & Terrazzo Finisher apprentices attend a two year program.


Applicants must met the following requirements:

  1. Must be 18 years of age minimum.

  2. Must have high school diploma or GED equivalency.

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