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Asbestos Repair Worker Trainee Position Description
 
Print Position description:      SEIU Salary Information
 

Approved:          10-10-88

DEFINITION

            Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of manual labor and maintenance tasks associated with the repair, removal, and/or encapsulation of building materials containing asbestos.  Participates in the installation of non-asbestos insulation at heat supply lines, boilers, hot water tanks, and other areas and/or equipment.

EXAMPLES  OF  DUTIES

            Under immediate supervision of an Asbestos Repair Foreman or Asbestos Repair Worker, performs small scale removal of asbestos and the re-application of insulating materials; assists in conducting asbestos inspections throughout school buildings; seals off and prepares areas to be worked on; performs all cleaning, bagging, and other necessary operations to decontaminate area, equipment, and clothing used; applies wetting agents, seals, and other encapsulants to asbestos containing areas; uses glove bag procedures for removal of pipe insulation materials; uses a variety of equipment related to asbestos abatement including hand tools, vacuum cleaners, sprayers; uses approved respirators and other protective equipment including impermeable hoods, booties, coveralls, and gloves while performing abatement duties.

MINIMUM  QUALIFICATIONS

            Ability to:

            Use hand tools safely;

            Work from oral and written directions;

            Work in confined spaces, such as attics and crawl spaces, high places using ladders and/or scaffolds, and work under adverse conditions; and

            Work cooperatively with others.

and

            Experience:

            Some prior mechanical experience preferred.

and

            Education:

                        Equivalent to graduation from high school.

and

            Special Requirements:

                        Must pass a physical examination by an occupational physician as required by OSHA regulation;

            Must be able to wear properly fitted asbestos protective mask, if necessary, and other protective clothing/equipment over extended periods of time (up to eight hours daily) in order to complete assigned tasks; and

            Must possess a valid California Driver's License.

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