Banker Mason – Historic Restoration & Specialized Stonework

Job description

Job Description:
Perform highly specialized stone masonry tasks on a historic structure nearly 100 years old. Work involves the restoration and replication of architectural stone elements requiring advanced hand-tool techniques and precision craftsmanship.

Primary Duties:
• Shape, cut, and carve stone blocks using traditional banker masonry methods.
• Replicate intricate and ornamental masonry details based on original designs and historical references.
• Restore stone elements surrounding stained glass windows and the building’s skylight, ensuring compatibility with existing materials.
• Repair and reconstruct interior stonework and restoration of the finely crafted wooden architectural elements.
• Maintain the structural and aesthetic integrity of all original masonry and related features.

This form of traditional masonry, while no longer commonly practiced in the United States, continues to be actively utilized and preserved in the Middle East, where skilled artisans maintain and apply these techniques in both restoration and new construction projects.

Special Requirements

Banker Mason Historic Restoration & Specialized Stonework

This role involves highly specialized stone masonry on a nearly century-old historic structure. The selected professional will apply expert skills to preserve the architectural integrity of the building, working with unique and delicate stone that requires advanced techniques. Responsibilities include the replication of intricate and ornate masonry details, as well as the restoration of stonework surrounding stained glass windows and the skylight. Additionally, the scope of work encompasses the reconstruction and detailed refinement of the buildings interior, including the restoration of finely crafted wooden architectural elements. While this craft has become rare in our country, it remains a widely practiced and respected trade in the Middle East.