Environment Service WorkerNon-Exempt According to district approved calendar School Plant Services Director of Facility Design, Environmental Foreman NoneHigh School diploma or GEDNo prior experience necessary but must pass 24 hour instruction class To provide a safe learning environment for students, teachers and other school personnel by removing Asbestos from district facilities Provide cleaning activities as required by MISD Asbestos Abatement schedules or O&M schedules. Removes asbestos or asbestos materials in accordance with government rules and regulations on abatement projects as directed. Operates all asbestos respiratory and safety equipment in accordance with government rules and regulations on projects as directed. Pass annual medical exams as required to maintain an asbestos worker license. Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Environmental Foreman, or Director of Facility Design and Construction Services. Repair, replace or install carpet, tile, VCT, and ceiling tiles Make applications to register as an asbestos worker in the State of TexasGood physical condition and have no respiratory problems Must have a respirator fit test administered by a competent person Attend and pass a 24 hours of instruction, 8 hours of which must be hands on training Knowledge of Asbestos removal equipment No prior experience necessary but must pass 24 hour instruction class Heavy lifting, 50 to 100 lbs. Climbing, reaching overhead Use of arms and legs Breath with mechanical respirator Must stay in contained areas for long periods of time Use of fingers Standing, walking, repetitive bending Regular attendance required. Standard maintenance tools and specialized equipment in Asbestos Abatement, Mold Remediation, and Environmental Services Artificial breathing devices as required by job need and government regulations Ladders, lifts, etc. Use of personal protective equipment including Tyvek coveralls, ear protection, eye protection, and all types of respiratorsMISD standard pickup, van, bobtail truck, trailer, or other similar vehicle as assigned Standard hand tools and equipment Office computer and district supported software Outside and inside Dust, high heat, and high moisture, water Silica, Asbestos, Mold, etc. Working on ladders or scaffolding Protracted or irregular hours of work Work in tight or confined spaces, attics, tunnels, etc. Must work in an EPA containment environment All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information. Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
