asbestos abatement specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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Work setting
Commercial Industrial Institutional Remote location Residential Rural area Urban area
Responsibilities
Tasks
Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements Prepare tenders and quotations Instruct apprentices Supervise other workers Clean and prepare surfaces Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools Prepare wall and ceiling layouts Utilize laser alignment system Estimate costs and materials Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
Supervision
3-4 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
First Aid Certificate Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Specialization or experience
Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
Asbestos abatement and removal
Additional information
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Bending, crouching, kneeling Hand-eye co-ordination Handling heavy loads Large workload Manual dexterity Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Sound discrimination Standing for extended periods Tight deadlines Walking Work under pressure
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Client focus Dependability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Judgement Reliability Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan Health care plan