Insulator/Asbestos Abatement Worker

Los Angeles Unified School District

5d

About The Position

An Insulator/Asbestos Abatement Worker performs abatement of asbestos-containing insulation and building materials and installs, alters, and repairs non-asbestos-containing insulation on piping systems, boilers, tanks, and other equipment. The role includes removing, disposing of, or encapsulating asbestos-containing materials; installing and repairing insulation for piping, heating, air conditioning, and related equipment; maintaining tools and equipment; and documenting abatement activities. The worker may also operate vehicles and lifts.

The position requires high school graduation or equivalent and relevant apprenticeship and journey-level insulation experience, or experience in asbestos abatement. A valid California driver's license and use of a motor vehicle are required. Work may involve confined spaces, heights, temperature extremes, and physically demanding tasks.

Requirements

• High school graduation or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.
• Successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in insulation/asbestos and one year of journey-level experience installing insulation for pipes, tanks, and equipment; or six years of experience installing insulation for pipes, tanks, and equipment, including one year at the journey level; or one year of experience performing or planning and coordinating asbestos abatement; or four years of experience assisting in major or minor asbestos abatement.
• A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in California and use of a motor vehicle.
• Ability to crawl under buildings and in tunnels.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work safely at heights using ladders, scaffolds, and related equipment.
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces.
• Ability to perform physical work under conditions involving temperature extremes.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of methods for repairing, removing, and encapsulating asbestos-containing materials.
• Extensive knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment used in asbestos abatement.
• Extensive knowledge of safety practices and regulations pertaining to asbestos abatement and insulation work.
• Ability to recognize, correct, and report unsafe working conditions.
• Ability to work effectively with other personnel.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Ability to operate a computer and associated peripheral equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair, remove, dispose of, or encapsulate insulation and building materials containing asbestos.
• Install, alter, and repair insulation on steam piping systems; hot and chilled water and refrigeration piping; boilers and heat exchangers; water chillers; and tanks.
• Install, alter, and repair insulation for heating and air conditioning.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Keep a daily log of abatement activity and prepare periodic reports as required by law.
• May operate vehicles such as trucks, with or without trailers, and lifts.

Benefits

• Paid premiums for a choice of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start, increasing to three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Up to 13 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED