[Core] [64% incumbents] Mix mortar, plaster, and grout, manually or using machines, according to standard formulas.
  DWAs: Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Remove damaged tile, brick, or mortar, and clean or prepare surfaces, using pliers, hammers, chisels, drills, wire brushes, or metal wire anchors.
  DWAs: Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities. | Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas. | Prepare surfaces for finishing.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Modify material moving, mixing, grouting, grinding, polishing, or cleaning procedures, according to installation or material requirements.
  DWAs: Determine operational procedures.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Transport materials, tools, or machines to installation sites, manually or using conveyance equipment.
  DWAs: Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Remove excess grout or residue from tile or brick joints, using sponges or trowels.
  DWAs: Remove excess materials from finished construction projects.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Cut materials to specified sizes for installation, using power saws or tile cutters.
  DWAs: Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Clean installation surfaces, equipment, tools, work sites, or storage areas, using water, chemical solutions, oxygen lances, or polishing machines.
  DWAs: Clean surfaces in preparation for work activities.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Apply grout between joints of bricks or tiles, using grouting trowels.
  DWAs: Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Apply caulk, sealants, or other agents to installed surfaces.
  DWAs: Apply sealants or other protective coatings.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Correct surface imperfections or fill chipped, cracked, or broken bricks or tiles, using fillers, adhesives, or grouting materials.
  DWAs: Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Erect scaffolding or other installation structures.
  DWAs: Assemble temporary equipment or structures.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Provide assistance in the preparation, installation, repair, or rebuilding of tile, brick, or stone surfaces.
  DWAs: Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Locate and supply materials to masons for installation, following drawings or numbered sequences.
  DWAs: Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Move or position materials such as marble slabs, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
  DWAs: Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Arrange or store materials, machines, tools, or equipment.
  DWAs: Maintain construction tools or equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Listening (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:2.75 lvl:2.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Learning (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Writing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Science (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Building and Construction (imp:4.22 lvl:4.67) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Mechanical (imp:3.20 lvl:3.71) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Design (imp:3.12 lvl:2.98) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Mathematics (imp:3.02 lvl:2.63) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  English Language (imp:2.99 lvl:2.29) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.72 lvl:2.03) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Production and Processing (imp:2.41 lvl:2.05) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Chemistry (imp:2.25 lvl:2.02) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Administration and Management (imp:2.24 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.21 lvl:1.89) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.19 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Education and Training (imp:2.03 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Transportation (imp:1.98 lvl:1.28) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Physics (imp:1.71 lvl:1.61) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Law and Government (imp:1.65 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.45) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Telecommunications (imp:1.43) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:1.42) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.41) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Administrative (imp:1.40) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Geography (imp:1.40) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.39) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Psychology (imp:1.39 lvl:0.85) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Communications and Media (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Fine Arts (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Computers and Electronics (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Biology (imp:1.23) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Food Production (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  History and Archeology (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 

--- ABILITIES ---
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:3.50 lvl:4.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.38 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Near Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:2.38) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Oral Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Rate Control (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speech Recognition (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Speech Clarity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:1.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Response Orientation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Written Comprehension (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Written Expression (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Memorization (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.42 lvl:6.36) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Getting Information (imp:4.26 lvl:3.19) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.23 lvl:4.16) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.09 lvl:4.59) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.05 lvl:4.67) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.98 lvl:3.77) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.97 lvl:4.72) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:3.93 lvl:3.55) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.80 lvl:4.69) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.74 lvl:3.99) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.65 lvl:3.93) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.55 lvl:3.33) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.35 lvl:3.87) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.35 lvl:3.65) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.34 lvl:3.19) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.33 lvl:3.05) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.26 lvl:4.04) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.23 lvl:3.30) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.20 lvl:2.76) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Processing Information (imp:3.17 lvl:3.09) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.16 lvl:3.92) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.04 lvl:3.14) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.94 lvl:2.55) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.92 lvl:2.91) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.78 lvl:2.96) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.75 lvl:2.70) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.70 lvl:2.53) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.67 lvl:3.25) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.67 lvl:2.46) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.52 lvl:1.91) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.50 lvl:2.14) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.20 lvl:2.05) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:2.13 lvl:1.73) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.11 lvl:1.76) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.05 lvl:1.92) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.02 lvl:1.61) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.89 lvl:1.64) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.81 lvl:1.27) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.60 lvl:1.16) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.45) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Working with Computers (imp:1.43) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.11) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.67) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:1.12) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.93) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Integrity (imp:0.87) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Humility (imp:0.81) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.68) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.57) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:0.36) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Optimism (imp:0.30) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:0.18) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.15) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:-0.06) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Initiative (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Social Orientation (imp:-0.21) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.22) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:-0.24) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.70) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.75) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.50) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Instructing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Persuasion (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Installation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Programming (imp:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 14,170
  annual_median    : $47,550
  annual_pct10     : $36,230
  annual_pct25     : $40,100
  annual_pct75     : $57,980
  annual_pct90     : $70,080
  annual_mean      : $50,920
  hourly_median    : $22.86

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($76,180)
  lowest_state     : Louisiana ($31,740)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.400x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (44 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:   13,730  median: $  47,690
  Manufacturing                            emp:      220  median: $  41,220

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (2 total) ---
  Construction                             emp:   13,730  median: $  47,690
  Manufacturing                            emp:      220  median: $  41,220

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: The Bricklayer (similarity: 0.2247)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bricklayer
  QID: Q120001910
  Extract: The Bricklayer is a 2023 American action thriller film directed by Renny Harlin and written by Hanna Weg and Matt Johnson, based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Paul Lindsay under his pen name Noah Boyd, and starring Aaron Eckhart, Nina Dobrev, Tim Blake Nelson, Ilfenesh Hadera and Clifton Col

  Title: Bricklayers Arms (similarity: 0.1978)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bricklayers_Arms
  QID: Q4966021
  Extract: Bricklayers Arms is the road intersection of the A2 and the London Inner Ring Road where Bermondsey meets Walworth and Elephant & Castle in south London. It is the junction of Tower Bridge Road, Old Kent Road, New Kent Road and Great Dover Street. It comprises a four-way green roundabout plus one-wa

  Title: Frank Bunker Gilbreth (similarity: 0.1250)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Bunker_Gilbreth
  QID: Q463793
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model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data coverage with detailed task descriptions, clear wage data, and well-defined career pathways. High confidence supported by specific work activities and established relationships with skilled masonry occupations.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T23:41:13.091550+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,904
tokens_output        : 4,173
cost_usd             : $0.045271
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for this specific helper occupation. Semantic neighbors focus on related masonry topics but lack specific coverage of helper roles.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters provide essential support to skilled masons by handling materials, preparing work surfaces, and maintaining job sites during construction projects. These entry-level construction workers perform physically demanding tasks including mixing mortar and grout, transporting materials, cleaning surfaces, and assisting with installation activities. They serve as the foundational support system that enables skilled craftworkers to focus on precise masonry techniques.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Workers begin by mixing mortar, plaster, and grout according to standard formulas, either manually or using machines. They transport materials, tools, and equipment to installation sites using conveyance equipment or manual labor. Throughout the day, they remove damaged tile, brick, or mortar using hand tools like pliers, hammers, and chisels, then clean and prepare surfaces for new installations. They cut materials to specified sizes using power saws or tile cutters, apply grout between joints, and remove excess materials from completed work. The day concludes with cleaning installation surfaces, equipment, and work areas using water, chemical solutions, and specialized cleaning tools.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals with strong physical capabilities excel in this role, particularly those with exceptional trunk strength and static strength for handling heavy materials and maintaining demanding work positions. People who demonstrate high dependability and attention to detail succeed in supporting skilled craftworkers and maintaining quality standards. Those with realistic interests who enjoy hands-on work with tools and materials find satisfaction in the tangible nature of construction projects. Workers who can effectively coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining steady arm-hand control perform well when assisting with precise installation work.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most workers enter with a high school diploma (58%) or less than high school education (24.2%), with some obtaining post-secondary certificates in construction trades (11.6%). Entry requires minimal formal preparation as this is classified as Job Zone 2, with most skills learned through on-the-job training and observation of experienced masons. New workers typically start as general laborers and develop specialized knowledge of building and construction practices, mechanical systems, and material properties through workplace experience.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Helper positions serve as entry points into skilled masonry trades, with workers commonly advancing to become brickmasons, blockmasons, tile setters, or stone setters after gaining experience and additional training. Some workers transition to related helper roles in other construction specialties like carpentry, plumbing, or painting. Career progression often involves obtaining additional certifications and developing expertise in specific materials or techniques, potentially leading to supervisory roles or independent contracting opportunities.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 14,170 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $47,550 according to BLS OEWS May 2025. Wages vary significantly by geography, ranging from $31,740 in Louisiana to $76,180 in Washington, representing a 2.40x differential. Employment is heavily concentrated in construction (13,730 positions) with minimal manufacturing presence (220 positions). The wage range spans from $36,230 at the 10th percentile to $70,080 at the 90th percentile, reflecting variations in experience, location, and specialization.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role faces low automation risk due to its emphasis on handling and moving objects, performing general physical activities, and adapting to varied construction site conditions. While some mixing and cutting tasks may become more mechanized, the need for human judgment in material preparation and site-specific problem-solving ensures continued demand for human workers.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Brickmasons and Blockmasons (47-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct advancement path supported by shared building and construction knowledge and similar work activities in masonry installation.
    data: Building and Construction knowledge (imp:4.2)
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Job Zone progression from 2 to 3
  [skill_overlap] Helpers--Carpenters (47-3012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share critical thinking, monitoring, and coordination skills with identical Job Zone 2 preparation requirements.
    data: Critical Thinking skill overlap
    data: Job Zone 2 classification
    data: Helper role similarity
  [task_similarity] Tile and Stone Setters (47-2044.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct task overlap in tile work, grout application, and surface preparation activities with potential career advancement.
    data: Apply grout between joints task
    data: Cut materials to specified sizes
    data: Primary-Long relationship
  [riasec_cluster] Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons (47-3014.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize realistic work with high physical coordination requirements and construction industry focus.
    data: Realistic RIASEC profile
    data: Construction trades vertical
    data: Physical coordination abilities
  [knowledge_overlap] Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers (47-2051.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared building and construction knowledge with mechanical understanding and material mixing expertise.
    data: Building and Construction knowledge (imp:4.2)
    data: Mix mortar and grout tasks
    data: Mechanical knowledge overlap

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['helper', 'brickmason', 'blockmason', 'stonemason', 'tile setter', 'marble setter', 'brick tender', 'mason helper']
  exclude_keywords : ['supervisor', 'foreman', 'lead', 'journeyman', 'master']
  title_patterns   : ['helper', 'tender', 'assistant', 'carrier', 'cleaner']
  common_variations: ['brick mason helper', 'bricklayer helper', 'mason tender', 'tile helper', 'stone helper', 'brick carrier', 'mason assistant', 'construction helper']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'materials', 'principles', 'construction', 'activities', 'surfaces', 'tools', 'control', 'objects', 'machines', 'installation', 'techniques', 'includes', 'ideas', 'goals', 'moving', 'procedures', 'resources']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01516  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  32  0.01155  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:72%  onet_tasks:9%  dwas:9%
materials                  28  0.01010  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  inference:29%  onet_tasks:21%
principles                 16  0.00577  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
construction               15  0.00541  inference            inference:53%  dwas:33%  onet_dimensions:13%
activities                 14  0.00505  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:21%  inference:14%
surfaces                   13  0.00469  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:31%
tools                      13  0.00469  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  inference:31%  onet_tasks:23%
control                    13  0.00469  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
objects                    13  0.00469  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
machines                   12  0.00433  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  onet_tasks:33%  inference:8%
installation               12  0.00433  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:58%  inference:33%  onet_dimensions:8%
techniques                 12  0.00433  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  inference:17%
includes                   12  0.00433  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      11  0.00397  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
goals                      11  0.00397  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  wikipedia:45%
moving                     10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
procedures                 10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
resources                  10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
body                       10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintaining                10  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:40%
tile                        9  0.00325  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:44%  inference:44%  dwas:11%
material                    9  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  onet_tasks:22%  dwas:22%
problems                    9  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       9  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
standards                   9  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
needed                      9  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  dwas:22%
performing                  9  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
hand                        9  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00325  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
monitoring                  8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needs                       8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                  8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:12%
physical                    8  0.00289  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%