Asbestos, Construction, Environmental Design, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Government Regulations, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Hand Tools, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Physical Demands, Safety Equipment, Scaffolding, Software Administration
EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: According to district approved calendar
DEPARTMENT: School Plant Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Facility Design, Environmental Foreman
SUPERVISES: None
EDUCATION:
- High School diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE: - No prior experience necessary but must pass 24 hour instruction class
Position Function/Purpose
Role and Purpose:
To provide a safe learning environment for students, teachers and other school personnel by
removing Asbestos from district facilities
essential Functions
1. Provide cleaning activities as required by MISD Asbestos Abatement schedules or O&M schedules.
2. Removes asbestos or asbestos materials in accordance with government rules and regulations on abatement
projects as directed.
3. Operates all asbestos respiratory and safety equipment in accordance with government rules and regulations
on projects as directed.
4. Pass annual medical exams as required to maintain an asbestos worker license.
5. Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Environmental Foreman, or
Director of Facility Design and Construction Services.
6. Repair, replace or install carpet, tile, VCT, and ceiling tiles
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Certification/Education:
• Make applications to register as an asbestos worker in the State of Texas
• Good physical condition and have no respiratory problems
• Must have a respirator fit test administered by a competent person
• Attend and pass a 24 hours of instruction, 8 hours of which must be hands on training
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of Asbestos removal equipment
Minimum Experience:
• No prior experience necessary but must pass 24 hour instruction class
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary. while performing the duties of this job.- Heavy lifting, 50 to 100 lbs.
- Climbing, reaching overhead
- Use of arms and legs
- Breath with mechanical respirator
- Must stay in contained areas for long periods of time
- Use of fingers
- Standing, walking, repetitive bending
- Regular attendance required.
Equipment used- Standard maintenance tools and specialized equipment in Asbestos Abatement, Mold Remediation, and Environmental Services
- Artificial breathing devices as required by job need and government regulations
- Ladders, lifts, etc.
- Use of personal protective equipment including Tyvek coveralls, ear protection, eye protection, and all types of respirators
- MISD standard pickup, van, bobtail truck, trailer, or other similar vehicle as assigned
- Standard hand tools and equipment
- Office computer and district supported software
Work Environment
The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Outside and inside
• Dust, high heat, and high moisture, water
• Silica, Asbestos, Mold, etc.
• Working on ladders or scaffolding
• Protracted or irregular hours of work
• Work in tight or confined spaces, attics, tunnels, etc.
• Must work in an EPA containment environment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.
Revision Date
11/01/2023
All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.
Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
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