City and County of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

Cement Mason - Urban Forestry (BUF) - Public Works (7311) — San Francisco, CA

Full-timeSan Francisco, CAPosted 2026-08-06Apply on SmartRecruiters
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Full job description

Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the placing and finishing of concrete on public or private property.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Your duties as a Cement Mason may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Laying out work for new construction or repair.
  • Breaking out damaged concrete and loading it into a dump truck.
  • Preparing job sites by setting up safety tripods and scaffolding.
  • Using various tools and equipment to perform concrete work.
  • Setting screeds and forms for concrete work.
  • Operating a transit/laser level.
  • Pouring and finishing concrete.
  • Mixing and applying toppings, colors, grits, epoxy overlays and waterproofing compounds.
  • Ensuring that completed work is covered and barricaded with A-frame and toe boards.
  • Ensuring tools and jobsites are clean.
  • Writing reports and keeping records.
  • Using a two-way radio, cell phone, and pager.
  • Operating a motor vehicle to travel and transport materials to job sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • The nature of the work may require exposure to inclement weather conditions and may require exposure to hazardous materials and/or conditions.
  • This position requires the physical strength and agility to climb ladders; crawl on hands and knees; lift objects that weigh up to ninety (90) pounds and carry them for distances up to fifty (50) feet; lift, drag and/or move with assistance large and/or heavy equipment to truck bed level; bend the knees, waist and back; stoop or squat; ability to kneel, bend and squat for considerable periods of time; remain in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Certificate of completion of Apprenticeship under the authority of the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards including; completion of the City’s apprenticeship program in class 7398 Apprentice Cement Mason I or in class 7399 Apprentice Cement Mason II OR

Completion of a Division of Apprenticeship Standards or Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship program, as evidenced by issuance of a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship under the appropriate authority; AND

Experience

4,160 hours of verifiable work experience as a journey level cement mason; OR

At least 10,400 hours of verifiable journey-level cement masonry work experience.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license.

Substitution:

Completion of the CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards recognized apprenticeship program with the City and County of San Francisco as evidenced by issuance of a Certificate of Completion of the City’s apprenticeship program under the appropriate authority will substitute for the 4,160 hours journey level cement mason experience.

Verification:

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#verification

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedures:

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process.

Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ): Candidates may be required to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) as part of the employment application. This SQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The SQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

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  • Employee Benefits Overview
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Disaster Service Worker
  • ADA Accommodation
  • Right to Work
  • Copies of Application Documents
  • Diversity Statement

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Tara Stevens, at tara.stevens@sfdpw.org.