Bricklayer
房地产、建筑·建筑、装修工人
Bricklayers are skilled workers who lay bricks and tiles on construction sites, requiring precise measurement and cutting to ensure flat and sturdy surfaces.
Daily work
- 01Measure and mark reference lines according to blueprints to locate brick or tile positions
- 02Mix mortar or adhesive and apply it to the base with a trowel
- 03Lay bricks or tiles one by one, adjusting level and plumb with a spirit level
- 04Cut bricks or tiles to fit corners or around pipes
- 05Clean joints and point them, keeping surfaces tidy
- 06Coordinate with other trades (plumbing, painting) for construction progress
Ability requirements
Hard skills
- Brick and tile cutting and laying techniques
- Mortar mixing and application
- Operation of spirit level, trowel, and other tools
- Reading basic construction drawings
- Surface flatness and plumb control
Soft skills
- Patience and attention to detail
- Physical strength and stamina
- Teamwork and communication
- Safety awareness
- Time management
Best suited for
Suitable for those who are physically fit, have strong hands-on skills, enjoy outdoor work, pay attention to details, and can accept repetitive labor and construction site conditions.
Less suited for
Not suitable for those who dislike physical labor, cannot tolerate dust and noise, seek creative freedom, or require frequent communication and coordination.
Salary (monthly)
Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only
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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.