{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f03a156480bdcaba525b5a70","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f03a156480bdcaba525b5a70","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f03a156480bdcaba525b5a70","title":"Sr. Demolition-Abatement Worker","description":"Department\r\nRSC FM Projects\r\n\r\n----\r\n\r\nProjects Support\r\nPosition Title\r\nSr. Demolition-Abatement Worker\r\nJob Family Group\r\nUniversity Support Staff\r\nJob Description Summary\r\nThe Sr. Demolition Worker isolates asbestos-containing or lead-contaminated work areas from a given structure and from outside areas. This position removes asbestos-containing materials from structural items and equipment as well as performs construction, demolition, and pipe insulation work.\r\nJob Description\r\nJob Responsibilities\r\n\r\n\r\nIsolates asbestos-containing or lead-contaminated work areas from other areas of a given structure and from outside areas by erecting airtight temporary partitions.\r\n\r\n\r\nSeals doors and windows and otherwise decontaminates work and adjoining areas.\r\n\r\n\r\nRazes all or a portion of a structure that contains asbestos-containing materials, which may become friable if crushed or broken.\r\n\r\n\r\nDisassembles handles and moves components of the structure that have been coated with asbestos-containing materials.\r\n\r\n\r\nRemoves asbestos-containing materials in both friable and non-friable states from structural items and/or equipment.\r\n\r\n\r\nEncapsulates friable asbestos-containing material with a coating or penetrating sealing substance for the purpose of preventing the release of asbestos fibers from the material into the air.\r\n\r\n\r\nPrepares asbestos-containing materials for disposal, wets, bags, and places them in approved containers.\r\n\r\n\r\nOperates HEPA filter vacuuming and ventilation devices and/or employs wet cleaning methods to assure clean air and surfaces during and at completion of work.\r\n\r\n\r\nDisassembles handles and moves equipment components coated with asbestos-containing materials.\r\n\r\n\r\nTransports labeled asbestos or lead-materials to approved waste disposal areas.\r\n\r\n\r\nPerforms demolition and reuse preparation of work sites for construction projects.\r\n\r\n\r\nHandles pipe insulation, removal, and re-insulation for the maintenance group.\r\n\r\n\r\nAssists Discretionary/Move shop and Construction shops as needed.\r\n\r\n\r\nEnsure activities are conducted professionally and ethically, and in accordance with KUMC Policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.\r\n\r\n\r\nPerforms job responsibilities safely and securely.\r\n\r\n\r\nEnsure coordination of area work with other areas of KUMC to ensure integration and support of KUMC goals and objectives.\r\n\r\n\r\nDevelop, maintain, and expand job-specific knowledge and skills to keep pace with industry changes and support the university's commitment to excellence and innovation.\r\n\r\n\r\nMay participate in relevant committees, task force, or other similar activities.\r\n\r\n\r\nMaintain confidentiality of medical center, employee, and patient information. Handle sensitive data with discretion and in accordance with KUMC policies and legal requirements.\r\n\r\n\r\nMaintain the highest standards of integrity, respect, professional conduct, and ethical standards.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\r\nRequired Qualifications\r\nWork Experience\r\n\r\n\r\nThree (3) years of experience in the building trades.\r\n\r\n\r\nMust meet fit-testing requirements for required personal protection equipment (PPE).\r\n\r\n\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\n\r\nTwo (2) years of construction experience.\r\n\r\nSkills\r\n\r\n\r\nCommunication\r\n\r\n\r\nProblem Solving\r\n\r\n\r\nSafety Awareness\r\n\r\n\r\nRequired Documents\r\n\r\nResume\r\nCover Letter\r\n\r\nComprehensive Benefits Package\r\nCoverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html\r\nEmployee Type\r\nRegular\r\nTime Type\r\nFull time\r\nRate Type\r\nHourly\r\nCompensation Statement\r\nThe pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.\r\nPay Range\r\n$22.88 - $33.17\r\nMinimum\r\n$22.88\r\nMidpoint\r\n$28.03\r\nMaximum\r\n$33.17","company":"University of Kansas Medical Center","rawCompany":"university of kansas medical center","city":"Kansas City","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-21T06:25:55.867Z","occupations":[{"code":"47-2061.00","title":"Construction Laborers","slug":"construction-laborers"},{"code":"47-4041.00","title":"Hazardous Materials Removal Workers","slug":"hazardous-materials-removal-workers"},{"code":"47-4099.00","title":"Construction and Related Workers, All Other","slug":"construction-and-related-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"},{"code":"238190","title":"Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors","slug":"other-foundation-structure-and-building-exterior-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Demolition-Abatement Worker","description":"Department\r\nRSC FM Projects\r\n\r\n----\r\n\r\nProjects Support\r\nPosition Title\r\nSr. Demolition-Abatement Worker\r\nJob Family Group\r\nUniversity Support Staff\r\nJob Description Summary\r\nThe Sr. Demolition Worker isolates asbestos-containing or lead-contaminated work areas from a given structure and from outside areas. This position removes asbestos-containing materials from structural items and equipment as well as performs construction, demolition, and pipe insulation work.\r\nJob Description\r\nJob Responsibilities\r\n\r\n\r\nIsolates asbestos-containing or lead-contaminated work areas from other areas of a given structure and from outside areas by erecting airtight temporary partitions.\r\n\r\n\r\nSeals doors and windows and otherwise decontaminates work and adjoining areas.\r\n\r\n\r\nRazes all or a portion of a structure that contains asbestos-containing materials, which may become friable if crushed or broken.\r\n\r\n\r\nDisassembles handles and moves components of the structure that have been coated with asbestos-containing materials.\r\n\r\n\r\nRemoves asbestos-containing materials in both friable and non-friable states from structural items and/or equipment.\r\n\r\n\r\nEncapsulates friable asbestos-containing material with a coating or penetrating sealing substance for the purpose of preventing the release of asbestos fibers from the material into the air.\r\n\r\n\r\nPrepares asbestos-containing materials for disposal, wets, bags, and places them in approved containers.\r\n\r\n\r\nOperates HEPA filter vacuuming and ventilation devices and/or employs wet cleaning methods to assure clean air and surfaces during and at completion of work.\r\n\r\n\r\nDisassembles handles and moves equipment components coated with asbestos-containing materials.\r\n\r\n\r\nTransports labeled asbestos or lead-materials to approved waste disposal areas.\r\n\r\n\r\nPerforms demolition and reuse preparation of work sites for construction projects.\r\n\r\n\r\nHandles pipe insulation, removal, and re-insulation for the maintenance group.\r\n\r\n\r\nAssists Discretionary/Move shop and Construction shops as needed.\r\n\r\n\r\nEnsure activities are conducted professionally and ethically, and in accordance with KUMC Policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.\r\n\r\n\r\nPerforms job responsibilities safely and securely.\r\n\r\n\r\nEnsure coordination of area work with other areas of KUMC to ensure integration and support of KUMC goals and objectives.\r\n\r\n\r\nDevelop, maintain, and expand job-specific knowledge and skills to keep pace with industry changes and support the university's commitment to excellence and innovation.\r\n\r\n\r\nMay participate in relevant committees, task force, or other similar activities.\r\n\r\n\r\nMaintain confidentiality of medical center, employee, and patient information. 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Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.\r\nRequired Qualifications\r\nWork Experience\r\n\r\n\r\nThree (3) years of experience in the building trades.\r\n\r\n\r\nMust meet fit-testing requirements for required personal protection equipment (PPE).\r\n\r\n\r\nPreferred Qualifications\r\n\r\nTwo (2) years of construction experience.\r\n\r\nSkills\r\n\r\n\r\nCommunication\r\n\r\n\r\nProblem Solving\r\n\r\n\r\nSafety Awareness\r\n\r\n\r\nRequired Documents\r\n\r\nResume\r\nCover Letter\r\n\r\nComprehensive Benefits Package\r\nCoverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. 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