Asbestos Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRainier Environmental is seeking an Asbestos Technician (Environmental Technician). The Environmental Technician 1 at Rainier Environmental is an entry level position responsible for performing and following duties assigned by supervisor per business needs during environmental abatement projects, including: asbestos, lead, mold, and biohazards. You will be regularly exposed to the prementioned hazardous materials; occasionally working near mechanical equipment; exposed to indoor and outdoor temperature fluctuations caused by equipment or weather conditions.

Core Responsibilities:

• Project Execution:
  • Learn and perform advanced abatement tasks, including the removal and reapplication of insulating materials.
  • Learn and ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, and relevant state regulations.
  • Manage and regulate Negative Pressure Enclosures and authorized access.
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance:
  • Follow all safety precautions and procedures to control regulated areas and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Complete and maintain regulatory records and documentation for NEA's (Negative Exposure Assessments).
• Equipment:
  • Must be able to pass respirator fit test.
  • Wear respiratory protection as demanded by each project for up to 12 hr. shifts.
  • Maintain respiratory equipment, monitoring devices, HEPA vacuums, and other related equipment.
  • Ensure vehicles and supplies are fully stocked, safe, in working condition, and prepared for daily working conditions.
  • Building containment, setting up and maintaining equipment
  • Using various tools for abatement purposes: scrapers, hammers, power tools, knives, shovels, etc.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  • Conduct and document air monitoring from pre-abatement to final clearances.
  • Complete required paperwork and update project information in the database.
  • Interface with customers and relay information to management as appropriate.
• Waste Management and Material Application:
  • Follow hazardous waste disposal procedures and documentation.
  • Apply new environmentally safe materials post-abatement.
• Physical Requirements and Additional Responsibilities:
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in extreme conditions.
  • Participate in an on-call schedule for after-hours service calls.
  • Maintain a clean driving record and pass background checks.

Qualifications:

• Entry Level position for Environmental Abatement
• Ability to travel out of town as the job requires.
• Asbestos or Lead Abatement experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.

We Offer:

• Employee Growth Plan-we promote from within
• Company Sponsored Personal & Professional Development Training
• Weekly Pay Schedule
• Paid Holidays & Time Off
• Multiple Individual or Family Health Options; including Free, PPO HSA/FSA
• Supplemental Dental & Vision plans
• 401K Retirement Plan with a 4% Employer Match on employees 5% contribution after one year
• Employer Subsidized Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Marketplace

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