Mason at WATERSTOP Masonry Restoration & Waterproofing

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at WATERSTOP Masonry Restoration & Waterproofing in Liberty, MO

About This Program

WATERSTOP Masonry Restoration & Waterproofing in Liberty, MO sponsors a registered non-union Mason apprenticeship with a focus on developing well-rounded masonry skills, including the specialized areas of restoration and waterproofing. Apprentices are paid while they train, gaining valuable experience from their first day on the job.

The three-year program includes 6,000 hours of on-the-job training and 432 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work hands-on with masonry materials such as brick, stone, and concrete block, and gain exposure to restoration techniques, surface preparation, waterproofing applications, and proper sealing methods. Classroom coursework covers safety, blueprint reading, masonry theory, and the science behind moisture control in building systems.

Completing this apprenticeship prepares graduates to work as journey-level masons with a skill set that extends beyond new construction into the growing field of building restoration and preservation. These specialized skills can make journeymen particularly competitive in markets where older structures require ongoing maintenance and repair.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$24

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

6,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

432

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

3 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Mason

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration3 years
Starting wage$15.00/hr
Journeyman wage$24.19/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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