Experienced Mold or Asbestos Remediation Technician

Paul Davis Restoration of Northeast Texas • Princeton, TX

3d • $20 - $32

About The Position

Paul Davis Restoration of Northeast Texas is hiring an experienced remediation technician to perform mold remediation and asbestos abatement. The role carries out protocols prepared by licensed mold assessment consultants and follows IICRC S520. Work includes establishing containments and negative-air controls; removing, cleaning, and treating contaminated materials; and preparing areas to pass post-remediation clearance.

Asbestos work includes building barriers and containments, setting up decontamination units and HEPA filtration, monitoring negative pressure, removing asbestos-containing materials with wet methods, and handling waste for disposal. Technicians perform final HEPA vacuuming, wet wiping, and encapsulation to prepare areas for third-party clearance air testing.

The technician wears and maintains required PPE, documents work, communicates with homeowners, and maintains vehicles and equipment. The position also participates in an on-call rotation for emergency water and mold calls. The employer describes itself as a locally owned, family-run office backed by the Paul Davis national brand, with training, equipment, and insurance work.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on asbestos and/or mold remediation experience.
• Texas TDLR Mold Remediation Worker registration, or ability to obtain it quickly.
• Current Texas DSHS Asbestos Abatement Worker license, or ability to obtain it quickly, including current AHERA worker training and annual refresher.
• Working knowledge of OSHA's asbestos construction standard, 29 CFR 1926.1101, and safe work practices for regulated areas.
• Medical clearance to wear a respirator and ability to pass a fit test.
• Ability to work in full PPE in Texas heat, attics, crawlspaces, and tight spaces.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds regularly.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Availability for some nights, weekends, and overtime when required.

Nice To Haves

• Texas Asbestos Abatement Supervisor license or AHERA supervisor training.
• Texas Mold Remediation Contractor license.
• IICRC AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Technician), WRT, or ASD certifications.
• EPA Lead RRP certification.
• Experience with commercial jobs, occupied buildings, or larger multi-room containments.
• Spanish language ability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mold remediation protocols written by licensed mold assessment consultants and follow IICRC S520.
• Set up job-sized containment, negative air, and engineering controls for mold remediation.
• Remove and bag contaminated materials; clean framing with HEPA vacuuming, wire brushing or sanding, damp wiping, and specified antimicrobial application.
• Prepare remediation areas to pass post-remediation clearance.
• Build asbestos critical barriers and full containments using 6-mil poly, and set up three-stage decontamination units.
• Set up HEPA air filtration, maintain negative pressure, and check and log pressure readings with a manometer.
• Remove asbestos-containing materials using wet methods and amended water, including ceiling materials, drywall texture and joint compound, floor tile and black mastic, pipe and boiler insulation, and transite.
• Perform glovebag work and mini-enclosures when required.
• Bag, label, and seal waste; help load and manifest it for disposal.
• Complete final HEPA vacuuming, wet wiping, and lockdown encapsulation to prepare for third-party clearance air testing.
• Wear and maintain PPE, including full-face respirators or PAPRs, coveralls, gloves, and boot covers.
• Document work with photos, pressure logs, notes, and waste counts.
• Explain the work process to homeowners throughout each job.
• Keep the truck, HEPA vacuums, air scrubbers, and negative air machines clean, stocked, and operational.
• Participate in the on-call rotation for emergency water and mold calls.
• Work nights, weekends, and overtime when jobs require it.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $20–$32 per hour depending on experience and licenses, plus overtime.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Company parties.
• Free uniforms.
• Training and development, including employer-paid training and license renewals.
• Opportunity for advancement and promotion from within.
• Good equipment and a small team where employee experience and input are valued.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed