Apprentice Cement Mason II - Operations - Public Works (TEX)

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

10 / 31 / 25 - This announcement is being reposted for additional recruitment. If you previously applied to this announcement, you do not need to reapply.

Application Opening : October 31st, 2025

Application Deadline : Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through November 7th, 2025, at 5pm, and will close any time thereafter.

Compensation Range : $89,180 - $105,820 Annually

Recruitment ID :  TEX-7399-EXEMPT, REF55427M & REF55425B

TO APPLY :

• Complete this Apprentice Cement Mason II (7399 TEX) job application on SmartRecruiters;    AND
• Complete the 7399 TEX - Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ).  Interested applicants are required to complete both items : job application and the SQ. Job applications will only be considered if supplemented by a complete SQ.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at  https : / / www.sfpublicworks.org  about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Public Works currently has vacancies for the position of Apprentice Cement Mason II (7399) within our operations division.

Job Description

The Apprentice Cement Mason II position is an entry-level training role designed to develop the skills and competencies necessary for progression to a journey-level Cement Mason upon completion of the program.  Apprentices will participate in guided hands-on training, structured development programs, and close supervision to ensure comprehensive skill-building. Apprentice Cement Masons support journey-level Cement Masons by performing routine tasks.

Important and Essential Duties :

As an Apprentice Cement Mason II, your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Essential skills and abilities required for the apprenticeship program :

Working Conditions :

The nature of the work requires exposure to inclement weather and hazardous materials and / or conditions.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

Current enrollment in a Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee School for cement masonry through the City’s recognized employee organization.

Experience :

Completion of the third (3rd) period of the Northern California Cement Masons Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee through a private sector employer.

License and Certification :

Supplemental Information :

Appointees to this class must be Plasterers and Cement Masons Local #300 Union members.

Conditions of Employment :

Desirable Qualifications :   The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the selection process and / or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

Verification :

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https : / / sfdhr.org / how -verify-education-requirements

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included in your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Note :   Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for inability, or disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Selection Procedures :

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which may include the following :

NOTE :   If you are selected to advance, you will receive an email with supplemental questions to complete as part of the next round of screening.

The selection process will include evaluation of applications concerning minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the Department’s needs will be invited to the next steps in the selection process.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all the steps in the selection process.

Additional Information

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco :

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :   At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.  Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Analyst, Raquel Knighten at Raquel.knighten@sfdpw.org

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV / AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.