Environment Service Worker

POSITION: Environment Service Worker

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

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