Mason at Bricklayers & Allied Crafts - Local #4
at Bricklayers & Allied Crafts - Local #4 in Fairfield, NJ
About This Program
Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local #4, located in Fairfield, NJ, sponsors this union Mason apprenticeship program through a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC). As a union program, apprentices benefit from established wage scales, strong industry connections, and the backing of one of the most respected craft unions in the construction trades.
The apprenticeship spans 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn bricklaying, block and stone work, blueprint reading, mortar preparation, and safe construction practices. Classroom sessions cover masonry theory, materials, and industry safety standards, reinforcing the skills developed on job sites.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level masons qualified to work on a wide variety of commercial, residential, and industrial masonry projects. Union journeyman status brings with it access to union benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans, and strong long-term career prospects in the construction industry.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$24
OJT Hours
6,000
RTI Hours
432
Duration
3 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
How to Apply
Mason Career Outlook
National Median
$24.19/hr
~$50,315.2/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Mason employment is projected to grow moderately, supported by commercial construction and infrastructure investment. Demand is strongest in regions with active building and renovation markets. Retirements in the existing workforce are creating additional openings. Masons with restoration skills or concrete finishing certifications have the best prospects.
What to Expect as a Mason Apprentice
Duration
3 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (6,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
432 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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