Insulator/Asbestos Abatement Worker

Los Angeles Unified School District; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

CalPERS retirement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) seeks an Insulator/Asbestos Abatement Worker to perform abatement and insulation installation on piping systems, boilers, tanks, and equipment. Ideal candidates have an apprenticeship in insulation/asbestos and journey-level experience, plus a valid CA driver’s license.

Responsibilities include using and maintaining tools, keeping logs, and potentially operating trucks or lifts as needed.

Formación

• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent proficiency.
• Experience: Apprenticeship in insulation/asbestos and journey-level experience or 6 years in insulation installation with journey-level experience.
• Special: Valid California driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
• Physical: Ability to crawl, stand, walk, bend, crawl, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull, and lift up to 100 lbs.
• Special: Ability to work at heights using ladders/scaffolds and in confined spaces.

Responsabilidades

• Perform abatement of asbestos-containing insulation and building materials; install, alter, and repair insulation on piping systems, boilers, tanks, and equipment.
• Install, alter, and repair insulation on steam piping systems and refrigeration equipment.
• Install, alter, and repair insulation for heating and air conditioning.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment; keep daily logs and prepare reports as required by law.
• May operate vehicles such as trucks and lifts.

Conocimientos

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Educación

High school diploma

Apprenticeship in insulation/asbestos

Herramientas

Computer and peripherals

Descripción del empleo

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service. Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

An Insulator/Asbestos Abatement Worker performs abatement of asbestos-containing insulation and building materials, and installs, alters, and repairs non-asbestos-containing insulation on piping systems, boilers, tanks, and other equipment.

Some of the core duties will require that a job incumbent:

• Repairs, removes, and disposes of or encapsulates insulation and building materials that contain asbestos.
• Installs, alters, and repairs insulation on steam piping systems, piping for hot and chilled water and refrigeration, boilers and heat exchangers, and water chillers and tanks.
• Installs, alters, and repairs insulation for heating and air conditioning.
• Uses and maintains tools and equipment.
• Keeps daily log of abatement activity and prepares periodic reports as required by law.
• May operate vehicles such as trucks, with or without trailers, and lifts.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in insulation/asbestos and one (1) year of journey-level experience in the installation of insulation for pipes, tanks, and equipment, or six (6) years of experience in the installation of insulation for pipes, tanks, and equipment, one (1) year of which must have been at the journey-level.

Or

One (1) year of experience performing or planning and coordinating asbestos abatement or four years of experience assisting in major or minor asbestos abatement.

SPECIAL: A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and use of a motor vehicle.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to crawl under buildings and in tunnels
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull, and lift, up to 100 lbs
• Ability to work safely at heights including the use of ladders, scaffolds, and other related equipment
• Ability to work safely in confined spaces
• Ability to do physical work under conditions involving temperature extremes

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of:

• Methods of repair, removal, and encapsulation of asbestos containing materials
• Materials, tools, and equipment used in asbestos abatement
• Safety practices and regulations pertaining to asbestos abatement and insulation work

Further, the ideal candidate will also possess the ability to effectively:

• Recognize, correct, and report unsafe working conditions encountered Work effectively with other personnel
• Understand oral and written instructions Write clear and concise reports
• Operate a computer and associated peripheral equipment

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The assessment process for this classification will tentatively consist of a hands-on Performance Test.

If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Alex Herrera at [e-mail]

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call [phone] for more information.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

In accordance with California Education Code 44051, applicants are required to provide a complete list of their previous educational employers, including school district, county office of education, charter school, private school, state special school, or diagnostic center, regardless of the length of employment and including temporary employment. Reference information will be solicited from these employers to determine whether applicants have been the subject of any credible complaints, substantiated investigations, or disciplinary actions involving egregious misconduct during their employment.

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The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, [phone]. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

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