Asbestos Worker

Certifications/Licenses

• A valid EPA approved Asbestos Worker/Supervisor Certificate.
• A valid Asbestos Worker/Supervisor license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia.

Job Summary

Performs alterations, maintenance, construction and repair removal of asbestos containing materials from acoustical plaster, steel beam fireproofing, and pipe and boiler insulation.

Essential Functions

• Erects plastic barriers, seals off openings, constructs double barrier airlocks;
• Installs HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filtering equipment;
• Removes suspended ceilings and sprays amended water on asbestos material.
• Removes acoustical plaster, steel beam fireproofing and/or pipe and boiler insulation;
• Decontaminates work area;
• Replaces acoustical plaster, steel beam fireproofing and/or pipe and boiler insulation;
• Installs new suspended ceilings;
• Removes plastic barriers;
• Wets washes entire work area;
• Washes tools and equipment;
• Restores area to its original condition.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an EPA approved Asbestos Worker Training Course.
• Three years of full-time, paid, journeyman level asbestos abatement experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:
• The principles, methods, tools and procedures governing the repair and removal of asbestos in accordance with NIOSH, OSHA, EPA and Philadelphia Air Management regulations.
• The occupational hazards and safety precautions of asbestos repair and removal.
• The materials and equipment used in asbestos repair and removal.
• Demonstrated skill in:
• The care and use of the tools of the trade, and respirators.
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Work while wearing a NIOSH approved air supplied respirator, type “C” or a NIOSH approved high efficiency air purifying respirator, type “D” for extended periods of time.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment for extended periods of time.
• Accurately follow oral and written directions.
• Prepare records and reports of work performed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills so required of personnel classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

Special Medical Requirements

Before a candidate can be employed for this position, he/she must successfully pass a physical examination as legally required by the regulations of NIOSH, the EPA and the state of Pennsylvania.

Certificates/Licenses

• Possession of a proper class license valid to operate a motor vehicle in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Possession of a valid EPA approved Asbestos Worker/Supervisor Certificate.
• Possession of a valid Asbestos Worker/Supervisor license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia.