Craftsperson - Abatement

QUALIFICATION

• Accredited Senior High School Diploma or valid (U.S.A. equivalency)
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a plant operations or industrial environment
• Must have or be able to obtain an Asbestos worker license and/or mold certification certificate within six (6) months of employment
• Must maintain certification by the state (TDSHS) to perform asbestos abatement work
• Must maintain registration by the state (TDSHS) to perform mold remediation work
• Must maintain licensed by the EPA to perform lead abatement work
• Must follow safety guidelines  and wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator and tyvek suit
• Must be clean shaven daily for proper respirator fit
• Must pass required annual physical exam
• Must be able to able to lift or exert force of up to 100lbs
• Must be able to safely tolerate the elements as required for the craft. Be able to work off Scaffolding and a minimum of 40 foot ladder
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and or crawl; climb; balance, and drive
• Must hold a valid Texas Driver License and driving record that meet Dallas ISD standards
• Must pass Dallas ISD random drug test
• Ability to communicate in English by speaking, reading, and writing
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Remove and dispose of all regulated materials at District facilities as required by local, state, and federal regulatory agencies including, but not limited to mold, asbestos, lead, paint waste, fluorescent light bulbs)
• Responds to all Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) concerns and issues as it relates to odors, spills, water damage and infiltration, and various clean up and remediation efforts
• Responds to all emergency issues and concerns, works and prioritizes assignments as provided by IAQ/Abatement direct supervisor
• Respond to all requests for service regarding carpet steam cleaning and water restoration projects
• Maintain and record documentation of disposal logs
• Maintain tools, equipment and assigned vehicles in good condition and report any problems to the supervisor
• Perform tasks as required and/or assigned by wearing personal protection equipment (i.e., respirator, tyvek suit, boots, and etc)
• Perform minor repairs in the field to ensure equipment works properly
• Follow district safety guidelines, using good safety practices for operating hand/power tools  as required for various tasks, including not limited to drills, saws, air blowers, and other equipment as needed for job completion. Wear safety equipment at all times
• Report observed maintenance related issues and problems to supervisor for resolution
• Communicate effectively with principals, department heads, district staff, contractors and vendors in a professional manner in all phases necessary to locate, correct, repair and
• Position may require working alternate shifts
• Perform all other tasks and duties, as assigned

Minimum  $16.52/Hr                         Midpoint  $21.37/Hr                         Maximum  $27.55/Hr

Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School positions will be placed according to current district promotional policy and compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the Executive Director - Human Resources.

No telephone calls please.

EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY