Environmental Remediation Technician

About the Role

The Construction & Renovation Services Department within the University of Virginia’s Facilities Management has multiple Environmental Remediation Technician positions available. Selected candidates will be trained to remove asbestos and lead from a wide variety of surfaces on a smaller scale and provide installation of a wide variety of insulation in renovation and new construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Remove asbestos and lead from a wide variety of surfaces.
• Install a wide variety of insulation in renovation and new construction.
• Set up and break down work areas, including erecting containment barriers, sealing openings with poly sheeting, and establishing negative air pressure with HEPA-filtered air units.
• Wear, inspect, clean, and store required PPE and respiratory protection, including disposable coveralls, respirators, gloves, and eye protection.
• Complete daily documentation accurately, including work logs, air monitoring records, waste manifests, and safety checklists.
• Take part in required training, medical surveillance, and refresher courses to maintain licensure and certifications.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on tools, HEPA equipment, scaffolding, and ladders, and report any defects.
• Report hazards, near misses, and exposure incidents promptly and take part in safety meetings and job hazard analyses.
• Perform general labor tasks as needed, such as loading and unloading materials, general cleanup, and demolition of non-hazardous materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be mechanically inclined with the ability to operate hand tools.
• Ability to work altering shifts.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow through with required safety and licensure screening requirements, including an annual Respirator Fit Test.
• Ability to obtain DPOR Asbestos License within 60 days.
• Must maintain compliance with all policies and procedures, including EPA, NIOSH, and OSHA requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of EPA, NIOSH, and OSHA requirements on Environmental Remediation.
• Experience with asbestos, lead, and mold removal and insulation applications.

Physical Demands: The employee must be able to variously sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, lift, pull, and use both hands on repetitive tasks (including overhead tasks). The employee must have normal vision and hearing (correctable), and for some areas of employment, color vision and sense of smell.