Mason

POSITION : MASON (1 Position)

AGENCY/LOCATION  :  American Battle Monuments Commission

Manila American Cemetery

McKinley Road Fort Bonifacio

Taguig City Philippines

OPENING PERIOD   :   August 28, 2025 to September 19, 2025

WORKING HOURS : Full time (40 hours/week) @ 8-hour workday schedule

SERIES/GRADE :       FSN 04

SALARY :   Php 361,413 / p.a.

WHO MAY APPLY : All Interested Candidates (Philippine Residents Only)

Security Clearance Required :    Local Security Certification

e.g., NBI, Police Clearance and Barangay Clearance

This will be required when an applicant is selected for the vacancy

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Mason specializes in the maintenance of buildings, headstones, and landscape constructions under the management of the Facilities Management Specialist. Maintains the site's buildings (cemetery, monuments) and headstones (repairing, replacing, cleaning, sanding, gilding); repairs/restores walls; and installs borders and paving stones.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains and cleans headstones, markers, and medallions (30%)

• Cleans, polishes, engraves, and gilds stone.
• Replaces, fixes, and maintains headstones, including removing and replacing back into the plot area.
• Repairing headstones (gluing).
• Replaces markers and medallions as needed.

Cemetery Infrastructure Maintenance (30%)

• Cleans and maintains the cemetery's stone structures (paving stones, slabs) and other surfaces.
• Applies anti-moss products.
• Maintains the masonry of surrounding walls, basins, fountains, and steps.
• Seals stones.
• Polishes bronze and gilds other metals.
• Maintains the site's perimeter fence
• Cleans and maintains water drains
• Performs basic road maintenance (blowing, sweeping, painting, sign maintenance)

Building Maintenance (20%)

• Performs basic maintenance on all buildings not open to the public, including service area and on-site housing.
• Maintains facades, roofs, interior, and exterior paint.
• Installs fences, bars, gates and doors.
• Small maintenance and miscellaneous maintenance

Renovation (15%)

• Creation/demolition of walls, slabs, borders, laying of floor materials

Other tasks required according to needs (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE

Education

• Completion of Secondary School is required.
• Masonry NCI / NC II TESDA Certification

Prior Work experience

• 2 to 3 years' experience in masonry required
• Experience working with noble materials (marble, granite, etc.) desired.

Language Proficiency

• ILR Level 2-3  for English Language
• ILR Level 4 for Tagalog Language

Post Entry Training

• Vocational training in stone crafting, cutting, and engraving
• Training in gold leaf gilding
• CACES Nacelle (Aerial Work Platform Safety Certification) or local host country equivalent
• First aid at work certificate (SST)
• Training in gestures and postures (back belt and knee brace) and wearing PPE

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of masonry techniques to maintain a range of cemetery and monument physical features (paving, sandblasting, engraving, polishing, gilding, etc.).
• Knowledge of maintenance and use of noble materials (marble, granite, bronze, wood, limestone, etc.) and gilding techniques.
• Knowledge of proper application of anti-moss products, water repellents, and paint.
• Ability to use manual, electric, gas-powered, and pneumatic tools appropriate for the job.
• Knowledge of the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Awareness of the risks associated with the profession
• Basic knowledge of the principles of biodiversity.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to trace and mark stone
• Ability to read and understand maps
• Ability to cut a wide range of materials
• Ability to organize tasks, prepare the work site and use the appropriate techniques
• Ability to work precisely and meticulously
• Ability to improvise when faced with unforeseen events
• Ability to work effectively autonomously and in a team.
• Ability to adjust tools and equipment and maintain their working order.
• Ability to adjust work according to weather constraints
• Ability to effectively interact with the public when required and provide excellent customer service.

POSITION ELEMENTS

Supervision Received

Masons receive assignments from the supervisor either orally or through work orders. The mason is expected to suggest work projects based on his/her own observations and knowledge of the trade. The mason reviews the work to be performed, interprets blueprints or sketches, and decides work methods or processes best suited to complete the work.

Available Guidelines

Guidelines include standard reference materials, product data sheets, service manuals, bulletins, plans and blueprints (original and technical) and ABMC standards.

Exercise of Judgment

The mason performs his/her assignments independently, with little or no work direction. The finished work may be spot checked for adequacy and adherence to accepted trade practices. In decorative work they receive assignments as to end results desired and proceed independently in outlining patterns and designs, determining methods and procedures, computing materials, and accomplishing assigned tasks.

Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts

Maintains contact with cemetery staff (green team, mechanic, etc.), contractors, and visitors (during local events such as Memorial Day, Remembrance Day, etc.). Contacts are to obtain, provide, or exchange factual information regarding projects, and to execute project activities.

Supervision Exercised

While this is a non-supervisory position the incumbent may be required to supervise the work activities of one or more co-workers (including seasonal workers, assistant mason, apprentices, or trainees).

Time Required to Perform Full Range of Duties after Entry into this Position

3 years are required to learn the full range of maintenance tasks expected of the position, to include knowledge of stone and other ABMC-specific materials.

Working Environment

The work environment is mainly outdoors and risks include chemicals, noise, vibrations, burns, cuts, limb crushing, and ocular discomfort. When working outdoors incumbent is subject to weather (dryness, heat, humidity, wind, cold, snow) and risks including falls from height and same-level falls, insect bites, and allergies. Incumbent is subjected to repetitive work and awkward postures and is required to carry heavy loads up to 25kg.

BENEFITS

The compensation package includes health and life insurance, separation, and other benefits in accordance with the Post Manila's Local Compensation Plan.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants must submit via email at the following documents: (MS Word/PDF format)

• Cover letter defining the applicant's eligibility, experience, knowledge and skills
• Comprehensive resume must contain all current and previous work experiences with emphasis on qualifications and competencies relevant to the position applied for.
• Transcript of Records and/or Diploma, trainings, professional licenses,  certifications, awards that meet qualification requirements of the position

Applications must be submitted via email no later than September 19, 2025,  11:59 p.m.

For further inquiries you may call

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants will be notified via email that your application was received. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications required for the position.

Applications will undergo screening process and the highest qualified candidates are selected. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview either via video teleconference or in person.

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the Philippines. This position is not open to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Dual-Nationals. ABMC does not issue work permits or visa for those who are interested to apply for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The American Battle Monuments Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, or physical or mental disability.