Mason at F.G. Rayburn Mason Contractors, Inc.

F.G. Rayburn Mason Contractors, Inc., an established masonry contractor based in Canandaigua, NY, sponsors this non-union Mason apprenticeship for individuals seeking a hands-on pathway into the masonry trades in the Finger Lakes region. Apprentices are paid throughout their training, allowing them to earn a steady income while gaining professional skills.

The program runs 3 years and includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 432 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside experienced masons, apprentices develop skills in bricklaying, block and stone work, mortar preparation and application, construction plan reading, and safe work practices. Classroom instruction addresses masonry fundamentals, trade mathematics, and safety regulations.

Upon completing the program, graduates hold journey-level mason credentials and are prepared to work independently on residential, commercial, and historic restoration masonry projects. The Finger Lakes and greater Rochester area offer diverse construction and preservation work, providing journey-level masons with varied and lasting career opportunities.