Environment Service Worker

Young World Physical Education; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Independent School District is seeking an Environment Service Worker to assist in asbestos abatement and facilities maintenance. The role involves cleaning per schedules, removing asbestos per regulations, and operating safety equipment to ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff.

Starting immediately, candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, pass a 24-hour training, and obtain an asbestos worker license through required medical exams and tests.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• No prior experience is necessary but you must pass a 24-hour instruction class.
• Must pass a respirator fit test by a competent person.

Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning activities per MISD Asbestos Abatement schedules or O&M schedules.
• Remove asbestos or asbestos materials in accordance with government rules and regulations.
• Operate asbestos respiratory and safety equipment as directed.
• Pass annual medical exams to maintain asbestos worker license.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Environmental Foreman or Director of Facility Design and Construction Services.
• Repair, replace or install carpet, tile, VCT, and ceiling tiles.

Skills

Asbestos equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Environment Service Worker

Job ID: 5841193

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: Environment Service Worker

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS: According to district approved calendar

DEPARTMENT: School Plant Services

REPORTS TO: Director of Facility Design, Environmental Foreman

SUPERVISES: None

• High School diploma or GED

• No 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.

1. Provide cleaning activities as required by MISD Asbestos Abatement schedules or O&M schedules.

2. Removes asbestos or asbestos materials in accordance with government rules and regulations on abatement projects as directed.

3. Operates all asbestos respiratory and safety equipment in accordance with government rules and regulations on projects as directed.

4. Pass annual medical exams as required to maintain an asbestos worker license.

5. Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Environmental Foreman, or Director of Facility Design and Construction Services.

6. Repair, replace or install carpet, tile, VCT, and ceiling tiles.

Minimum Certification/Education:

• Make applications to register as an asbestos worker in the State of Texas
• Good 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

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of Asbestos removal equipment

Minimum Experience: 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 respirators
• MISD 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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revision Date: 11/01/2023

Position Type

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Administration
• Phone: [phone]

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.