Job Description
Department: RSC FM Projects
Projects Support
Position Title: Certified Asbestos Worker - Facilities
Job Family Group: University Support Staff
Job Description Summary: Isolates asbestos containing or lead contaminated work areas from a given structure and from outside areas. Removes asbestos containing materials from structural items and equipment. Performs construction demolition and pipe insulation work.
Job Description: Required Qualifications Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent.
Work Experience: Two years of experience in the building trades.
Preferred Qualifications Work Experience: Two years of construction experience.
Asbestos Certification indicating proficiency in safely handling and removing asbestos-containing materials.
Job Duties Outlined: - Isolates asbestos containing or lead contaminated work areas from other areas of a given structure and from outside areas by erecting airtight temporary partitions. Seals doors, windows and otherwise decontaminates work areas and adjoining areas. Razes all or a portion of a structure that contains asbestos containing materials which may become friable if crushed or broken. Disassembles handles and moves components of structure that have been coated with asbestos containing materials.
- Removes asbestos containing materials in both friable and non-friable state from structural items and/or equipment. Encapsulates friable asbestos containing material with a coating or penetrating sealing substance for the purpose of preventing the release of asbestos fibers from the material into the air. Prepares asbestos containing materials for disposal, wets, bags, and places in approved containers.
- Operates HEPA filter vacuuming and ventilation devices and/or employs wet cleaning methods to assure clean air and surfaces during and at completion of work. Disassembles handles and moves components of equipment items that have been coated with asbestos containing materials. Transports labeled, asbestos or lead materials to approved waste disposal areas.
- Construction demolition and pipe insulation work. Performs demolition and reuse preparation of work sites for construction projects. Does pipe insulation, removal and re-insulating for maintenance group.
- Assists Discretionary/Move shop and Construction shops as needed.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
Employee Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Rate Type: Hourly
Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range: $21.97 - $30.76
Minimum $21.97
Midpoint $26.37
Maximum $30.76
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement,