Requirements

• Must have Asbestos Abatement certificate
• 2 years of Asbestos/Mold Removal experience
• First aid certificate is an asset
• General knowledge of construction/demolition and the use of hand tools
• Proficiency with containment set-up and the use of standard abatement equipment
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior workers is an asset
• Feel comfortable working in an environment that may contain mold and/or asbestos and commit to wearing proper PPE at all times
• Able to wear all required PPE (hard hat, respirator, Tyvek suit, steel-toed boots)
• Must be clean-shaven in order to wear a half/full face respirator
• Individuals must have their own CSA-approved steel-toed boots, all other PPE is provided
• Must be physically fit, able to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Ability to work well alone as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, their own and others
• Able to work long hours, overtime and possible weekend work in various weather conditions
• Must arrange transportation to and from the job site
• Having a valid Driver’s License and vehicle would be an asset
• The ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Pass a criminal check
• Attention to detail
• Liaising with Regulatory Agencies when required

Job Summary

• Follow WorkSafe BC regulations
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed in detail
• Perform tasks involving physical labour on work sites; clean and prepare sites, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials
• Preparation of job sites which includes assembling containments and sealing off work areas
• Establish Negative Air utilizing Hepa-Filtered Air Scrubbers
• Operate hand and power tools of all types: hammers, measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment.
• Remove asbestos while wearing respirators using a variety of manual and mechanical means.
• Bag asbestos waste as well as double bag, decontaminate, and send it out of containment.
• Clean contaminated equipment and/or areas for re-use.
• Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed

Compensation

• Paid bi-weekly
• Competitive wages depending on experience with the possibility for overtime and advancement ($5/hour hazard pay is included during asbestos abatement jobs)