Certified Abatement Worker / Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Environmental Remediation Trade: Certified Asbestos Abatement Worker / Lead Wanted in Lakewood!

Are you a state-certified asbestos professional looking for top-tier compensation, steady local projects, and an opportunity to step into a Lead or Supervisory role? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier environmental remediation, hazardous abatement, and specialty contracting leader based in Lakewood, WA to hire an experienced, certified Asbestos Abatement Worker / Lead . Working across active residential and commercial jobsites, you will build critical containment barriers, erect mobile decontamination chambers, operate negative air filtration units, and execute safe, compliant hazardous material removal (asbestos, lead, and mold). If you hold an active Washington State certification and take pride in precision safety and environmental compliance, let's get you on the crew!

Note for General Construction Laborers: Uncertified candidates interested in site prep, demolition, and apprentice training starting at $25/hr are encouraged to apply directly to this listing.

Description for Certified Abatement Worker / Lead:

• Execute safe, fully compliant removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM), lead-based coatings, and toxic mold from pipe runs, boilers, structural beams, walls, and ceiling plenums.
• Construct, inspect, and maintain strict negative pressure containment barriers, poly sheeting seals, and critical airlocks.
• Assemble and dismantle mobile decontamination units, three-stage shower facilities, and clean air walkways.
• Position, operate, and monitor HEPA-filtered air evacuation units, negative air machines, and specialized vacuum systems.
• Apply chemical wetting agents, encapsulants, and sealants to surfaces to prevent airborne fiber migration during abatement.
• Bag, seal, label, manifest, and stage hazardous waste for safe transportation in strict accordance with WISHA, DOSH, and EPA guidelines.
• Erect, work from, and dismantle scaffolding, staging planks, and elevated access rigs safely.
• Depending on certification level (Supervisor), direct on-site crew members, verify containment integrity, and interface with project managers and air monitoring inspectors.

Details for Certified Abatement Worker / Lead:

• Pay Rate: Starting at $25.00-$32.00 / hour (Certified and experienced Abatement Workers or Supervisors scale significantly higher / DOE).
• Schedule: Full-Time Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Core Day Shift).
• Shift Flexibility: Occasional night or weekend deployments may be required depending on client emergency response or school district/commercial facility schedules.
• Location: Lakewood, WA dispatch hub (servicing regional Puget Sound project sites).
• Work Environments: Indoor and outdoor residential and commercial structures, including attics, crawlspaces, rooftops, mechanical rooms, ductwork, and elevated scaffolding.
• Position Type: Temporary with high potential for long-term placement and supervisory advancement.

Requirements for Certified Abatement Worker / Lead:

• MANDATORY CERTIFICATION: Must hold an active Washington State Asbestos Worker or Asbestos Worker Supervisor Certification .
• Industry Experience: Verifiable hands-on field experience performing residential or commercial hazardous material abatement and remediation.
• Licensing & Transportation: Valid Washington State Driver's License with a clean, insurable driving record and a reliable vehicle.
• Physical Demands: Ability to perform physically demanding labor in full protective suits and respirators, work at heights/scaffolding, and lift 25–50+ lbs regularly.
• Tools & Gear: Must possess own steel-toed work boots and basic hand tools (all specialized containment PPE, PAPRs/respirators, and disposable suits provided).
• Pre-Employment Screening: Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, comprehensive physical exam (respirator clearance), and background check.
• Strong leadership qualities, self-starter mentality, and an unwavering commitment to hazardous waste safety protocols.

Benefits Include:

• Premium starting wage of $25.00/hr+ with significantly higher pay scales for seasoned Leads and Supervisors.
• Consistent weekday daytime hours with local Puget Sound regional projects.
• Opportunity to take on crew leadership and supervisory site responsibilities.
• All specialized respirators and safety equipment provided.
• Washington State Paid Sick Leave tracking.
• AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!

To apply:

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