06/11/2021
Vareika Construction, Inc. is seeking hardworking and responsible individuals to join our Asbestos Removal Team. It is critical that they are strong listeners and team players. New employees must complete their OSHA 10 Certification before starting work with us. Vareika Construction, Inc. performs 95% public work at the prevailing wage rate set by the state or local housing authority.
Vareika Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Minimum Requirements:
- Driver’s License and reliable transportation
- OSHA 10 Certification
- Certified Asbestos Worker
- Ability to work in a team atmosphere
- Physically fit and able to work in outdoor conditions year round
- Must have a general knowledge of basic construction tools
- Must be able to lift and carry 50+ lbs.
- Highly proficient English speaker
- Minimum 2 years in construction
Asbestos Abatement Worker Requirements:
Vareika Construction, Inc. offers a wide scope of services such as general contracting, modular construction, historic restorations, weatherization, masonry, asbestos and lead removal, and more. In business since 1987, our company has built a strong foundation of trust with housing authorities across the state of Massachusetts. We have high production rates and are looking to add a few more team members to our versatile staff of carpenters, laborers, and hazardous removal team. We work on large, long term projects, and offer overtime to our field employees. We are looking for someone with experience in some of the following, but also expect that you will learn many new skills on the job:
- Strong understanding of safety practices for removing hazardous and harmful materials
- Knowledge of proper PPE for different hazardous waste removal tasks
- Assembles scaffolding and seals off work area, using plastic sheeting and duct tape
- Positions portable air evacuation and filtration system inside work area
- Cuts and scrapes asbestos or paint from surfaces using knife and scraper
- Assists in demolition and deconstruction of buildings
- Shovels asbestos into plastic disposal bag and seals bags using duct tape
- Cleans work area of loose asbestos using vacuum, broom, and dust pan
- Ability to load sealed bags of hazardous waste into dumpsters or trucks
- Ensure all procedures meet OSHA standards
- Organized and detail oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Willing and able to do other laborer work that is not necessarily related to hazardous wastes