Certified Abatement Worker / Lead

Environmental Remediation & HazMat Safety: Certified Asbestos Abatement Worker / Lead Wanted in Lakewood!

Are you a state-certified environmental abatement professional looking for top-tier trade compensation, consistent regional projects, and the opportunity to step into a Lead or Supervisory role? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier, full-service hazardous remediation and specialty contracting leader based in Lakewood, WA to hire an experienced, state-certified Asbestos Abatement Worker / Lead.

MANDATORY WASHINGTON STATE ASBESTOS CERTIFICATION REQUIRED — HIGH-DEMAND TRADE PAY STARTING AT $25.00/HR UP TO SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER DOE! In this safety-critical field position, you will perform certified hazardous material removal across high-profile residential, commercial, and institutional projects throughout the Puget Sound region. Your duties include setting up critical containment zones, constructing three-stage mobile decontamination units and clean airlocks, operating negative air HEPA filtration systems, and safely stripping, encapsulating, and bagging asbestos-containing materials (ACM), lead, and toxic mold. Offering a base daytime schedule (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM) with top-scale earning potential, this role provides immediate placement with a direct path to long-term placement and site leadership. If you hold an active Washington State certification card, let's get you on the crew!

Description for Certified Asbestos Abatement Worker / Lead:

• Execute safe, compliant removal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM), lead-based paint, and toxic mold from mechanical boilers, pipe runs, ceiling plenums, structural beams, and interior walls.
• Construct, inspect, and maintain negative-pressure poly containment chambers, critical air seals, and clean airlock pathways in accordance with DOSH/WISHA, L&I, and EPA regulations.
• Erect and dismantle mobile decontamination units, clean rooms, and portable three-stage shower facilities.
• Position, operate, monitor, and maintain portable HEPA-filtered air filtration systems, negative air machines, and specialized vacuum evacuation units.
• Apply chemical wetting agents, surfactants, and lockdown encapsulants to asbestos-bearing surfaces to eliminate airborne fiber migration during abatement operations.
• Bag, seal, label, manifest, and stage hazardous materials for transport in strict adherence to environmental regulations and hazardous waste manifests.
• Assemble, work from, and dismantle scaffolding, staging planks, and elevated access rigs safely.
• Communicate clearly with project managers, site superintendents, third-party air monitoring technicians, and crew members.
• For Certified Supervisors/Leads: Oversee job-site containment integrity, track crew efficiency, ensure respirator protocols, and verify compliance with project specifications.

Details for Certified Asbestos Abatement Worker / Lead:

• Pay Rate: Starting at $25.00 / hour (Experienced Certified Workers, Leads, and Certified Supervisors scale significantly higher DOE).
• Schedule: Full-Time Monday – Friday (Core Day Shift).
• Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Must have flexible availability; occasional nights or weekends may be required to accommodate client facility shutdowns, school breaks, or commercial schedules).
• Location: Lakewood, WA dispatch hub (servicing projects across Pierce, South King, and surrounding Puget Sound counties).
• Position Type: Temporary with high potential for long-term permanent placement and supervisory advancement.
• Safety & PPE: All specialized containment PPE, respirators, PAPRs, and disposable protective suits are fully provided.

Requirements for Certified Asbestos Abatement Worker / Lead:

• MANDATORY CERTIFICATION: Must hold an active, current Washington State Asbestos Worker or Asbestos Worker Supervisor Certification card. (Candidates without state certification will not be considered).
• Field Experience: Verifiable hands-on field experience performing certified asbestos removal, lead abatement, or mold remediation on commercial or residential sites.
• Driver's License & Transport: Valid Washington State Driver's License, a clean driving record, and a reliable personal vehicle to commute to dispatch and regional jobsites.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: High-stamina role requiring the ability to work in full personal protective gear (Tyvek suits, respirators/PAPRs), climb ladders/scaffolding, work in non-conventional areas (crawl spaces, attics, mechanical plenums, rooftops), and lift 25–50+ lbs consistently.
• Tools: Must provide own leather steel-toed work boots and basic construction hand tools.
• Screening: Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, comprehensive physical exam (including respirator medical clearance/pulmonary function test), and background check.
• Strict adherence to hazardous waste handling laws, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and zero-compromise environmental safety standards.

Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Top-tier compensation starting at $25.00/hour, scaling significantly higher for experienced Leads and Supervisors.
• Predictable Monday–Friday core daytime schedule with solid overtime potential.
• All specialized personal protective equipment, respirators, and cartridges provided.
• Washington State Paid Sick Leave tracking.
• Direct pathway into long-term field leadership and supervisory project management.
• AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!

To apply:

Email your certification and resume directly for review: piercejobs@americanworkforcegroup.com

Call our Pierce County recruiting team today: (253) 650-8800

Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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