Back to Careers

Entry-Level Masonry Laborer

Full Time
Grand Rapids, MI
$18 - $22 an hour
Apply Now
Ophoff Companies logo cube mark

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated Masonry Laborer to join our team and grow in the masonry trade. In this role, you will support masons by preparing and delivering materials and assisting with daily tasks that keep projects moving efficiently. This is a hands-on position where you will work alongside experienced masons, gaining valuable skills and on-the-job training that can lead to advancement in the masonry industry.

Responsibilities

1. Be reliable and consistent
What winning looks like: Team leaders and the team can rely on you to be at work on time every day, to communicate clearly with the team, and to be teachable.

  • Be at work on time and be present every day
  • Be teachable and willing to learn
  • Communicate clearly
  • Make the team more effective when you are onsite and working

2. Be Proficient in the Skills Needed to be a Laborer
What winning looks like: Have a clear understanding of the industry terms and lingo, be able to predict what the masons need and what they are asking for.

  • Learn the skill of laboring. Work smarter, not harder. Be able to read a tape measure, make cuts, and make mortar if needed.
  • Masons should be more productive when you are there
  • Masons should have what they need when they ask for it
  • Make the team better and more productive when you're there

3. Show that You Are Aligned with the Core Values
What winning looks like: You should have a clear understanding of the core values and why we have them.

Requirements

  • Willing to learn and grow in the trade.
  • Able to take instruction.
  • Knowledge of the masonry industry is preferred.
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Experience in the construction industry preferred.
  • Basic admin/tech skills.
  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work on your feet on a daily basis.
  • Must have reliable transportation to travel to various job sites.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Financial coaching
  • Weekly pay schedule
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Simple IRA retirement account with company match up to 3%
  • PTO
  • Opportunities for growth in the company and in the trade

About Ophoff Companies


Founded in 2001, Ophoff Companies is a West Michigan-based masonry and exteriors company built on craftsmanship, service, and a deep respect for the trade. Our roots are in high-end residential masonry, but over the years we’ve expanded to serve a broader range of clients, including commercial contractors, while never losing sight of our values.

We’re more than just a team of masons, we’re builders, teachers, and partners. From finely crafted stone fireplaces to full-scale commercial builds, we take pride in delivering lasting results that stand the test of time.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just getting started, Ophoff Companies offers a place for you to grow, build, and take pride in your work. We believe in teaching the trade, supporting our team like family, and creating lasting opportunities for people who want to move with purpose.

Our Mission & Vision: Ophoff Companies provides service-focused, high-end exterior solutions that give lasting value to Michigan owners and contractors.We see a future in which our standard of excellence in the trades has been passed down to a whole new generation of people who are proud to build and create.

Our Core Values:

  • Team: We win and lose together.
  • Family: We balance family and working hard.
  • Integrity in Workmanship: We do the right thing in the right way... even when no one is watching.
  • Skill the Unskilled: We teach the trade with excellence.
  • Service-Focused: We treat others how we want to be treated.
  • Own it: We take all responsibility for results. Move with purpose.
  • Biblically Principled: We build our house upon The Rock.
  • No Gossip: We pass negatives up and positives all around.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Apply On Indeed

Apply now

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.