Asbestos Lead Technician

 Lead Technician– Asbestos Division

Company: Serclean

Location: Athens, GA

Pay Rate: $25 – $34 per hour

Position Summary

The  Lead Technician for Serclean’s Asbestos Division is responsible for overseeing day-to-day asbestos abatement operations and supervising field crews. This includes managing containment setup, safe material removal, regulatory compliance, jobsite documentation, and customer communication.

Essential Functions

• Oversee daily asbestos abatement operations.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NESHAP, and state regulations.

• Coordinate containment, negative air systems, and decontamination units.

• Communicate with adjusters, homeowners, and project managers

• Provide clear updates and resolve customer concerns.

• Ensure accurate job records, manifests, clearances, and waste tickets.

• Maintain proper chain-of-custody documentation.

• Support technicians on complex projects.

• Ensure professional service and resolve performance issues.

• Ensure trucks are stocked with asbestos equipment.

• Coordinate with Warehouse Manager for repairs and inventory.

• Review project reports for quality and efficiency.

• Work with sales, estimating, and finance.

• Use job management tools and mobile applications.

Skills and Abilities / Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: Minimum 2 years in asbestos abatement, Water Mitigation or hazardous materials work.

Certifications: State-required asbestos supervisor certifications strongly preferred.

Technical Skills: Ability to read asbestos reports, scopes, and regulatory documents.

Other Requirements: Clean background check, drug test, and valid Georgia driver's license.

Physical Demands

Stand – Frequently

Walk – Frequently

Sit – Frequently

Handling/Fingering – Frequently

Reach Outward – Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder – Occasionally

Climb – Occasionally

Crawl – Occasionally

Squat/Kneel – Occasionally

Bend – Occasionally

Lift/Carry:

• 10 lbs. or less – Occasionally

• 11–20 lbs. – Occasionally

• 21–50 lbs. – Occasionally

• 51–100 lbs. – Occasionally

• Over 100 lbs. – Occasionally

PPE Requirements

Ability to wear full asbestos PPE: respirators, protective suits, gloves, safety glasses, and work boots.

Work Environment

Includes office and field work. Field conditions involve asbestos contamination zones with strict PPE procedures required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with 4% employer match

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
 Serclean is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel respected and valued.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your asbestos experience and interest in the role.