Full Job Description
Position Title: Asbestos Abatement Coordinator
Location: Los Angeles, CA - (On-Site) Los Angeles Unified School District - Facilities Services Division, Maintenance & Operations (M&O) - Facilities Environmental Technical Unit (FETU) (candidates must be willing and able to work on-site in accordance with District policy)
• Maintains open communication with central and regional existing departments in Facilities (Maintenance & Operations, Project Execution, and Central Design Management Group) to provide technical support related to asbestos and lead issues
• Prepares site assessment (Phase 1), abatement design (Phase 2) to address the impact of asbestos and lead-containing materials on construction projects
• Reviews environmental consultants' Phase 1, 2, and 3 (project monitoring) reports for accuracy
• Surveys sites to recommend the best method to mitigate the abatement of asbestos and lead-containing building materials
• Prepares job estimates for project assessment, design and monitoring
• Prepares reports describing inspection findings or results and impact to projects determined by review of construction drawings
• Plans the repair, removal, disposal or encapsulation of asbestos-containing building materials, and abatement or in-place management of lead-based paint on structures and mechanical systems
• Conducts environmental project monitoring during construction to ensure compliance with applicable laws, project specifications, safety regulations and established work practices
• Investigates accidents or incidents that occur on or near the school grounds during asbestos/lead related projects
• Performs asbestos bulk sampling and lead wipe or paint chip sampling to investigate asbestos release or elevated lead exposure to children
• Reviews condition assessment reports of asbestos-containing building materials (ACBM), addresses damaged/friable ACBM, and manages the processing of asbestos bulk sampling data and abatement records
• Updates project tracking sheets for progress status
• Uses Maximo to plan and track job progress and report actual labor charges
Requirements
Required Experience (must meet one of the following):
• Five (5) years of full-time paid professional construction experience on projects involving environmental (asbestos/lead) assessment, sampling, design, monitoring and abatement
• OR: 2 years of full-time paid professional construction experience on projects involving environmental (asbestos/lead) assessment, sampling, design, monitoring, and abatement, plus a Certification from the State of California as a Certified Site Surveillance Technician (CSST)
• OR: Certification from the State of California as a Certified Asbestos Consultant
Required Certificates:
• Possession of Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) asbestos course certificates (Building Inspector, Management Planner, Contractor/Supervisor, and Project Designer)
• Possession of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Certification
• Possession of CA Department of Health (CDPH) Lead Certification (Inspector/Assessor/Project Monitor)
Required Education (must meet one of the following):
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
• OR: Candidates without a degree must have additional years of experience to compensate for education on a year-for-year basis
Benefits
Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $112,000.
Benefits
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life