Abatement Technician

Abatement Technician

The University of Texas at Austin's Campus Construction team seeks an individual to serve as Abatement Technician in the Abatement Shop. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package, including but not limited to :

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs : Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus other professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

Selection made by committee and hiring supervisor based on review of online applications and results of personal interviews. Hiring decision contingent upon applicant clearing a security background check and receiving an acceptable driver's rating. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work required.

Purpose

Perform journey-level abatement work for the repair, containment, and abatement of asbestos, lead, and other hazardous materials from buildings, structures, equipment, and systems in compliance with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and other regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Three years of experience in asbestos abatement operations and ability to obtain DSHS Asbestos Abatement Supervisor's License within 12 months. Three years of experience in lead abatement operations and ability to obtain DSHS Lead Abatement Supervisor's License within 12 months. Possess a Mold Remediation Worker License or the ability to obtain one. Five years experience in construction of containments and full abatement operations. Current and qualified medical surveillance for asbestos operations, and current blood-lead baseline. Commitment to and compliance with organizational values, goals, and policies regarding customer service, job performance, and job-site safety. Before final offer can be made, successful applicant must provide a current driver's license and acceptable driving record for the most recent 36 months. Texas driving history will be confirmed online during selection process; applicant must provide out-of-state driving history, if previously licensed in another state.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree or graduation from vocational or technical trade school related to abatement operations or facility construction-renovation. Five years of experience in asbestos abatement operations with two years experience as a DSHS-licensed Asbestos Abatement Supervisor. Two years experience as a DSHS-licensed Lead Abatement Supervisor. Experience and current as a DSHS-licensed Air Monitoring Technician. Experience and current as a TDLR-licensed Mold Remediation Contractor. Basic knowledge of computer applications for word processing, calendar, email, and internet. Demonstrated ability to perform and communicate in a team environment with co-workers, supervisors, and clients. Experience working in a large university or commercial-industrial physical plant.

Salary Range

$52,500 + depending on qualifications

Required Materials

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility : Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility : The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks : A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer : The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency : The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by