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Essel

Superintendent

Martinez, CA · On-site

Requirements * 8 years of experience leading environmental cleanup, soil remediation, demo/decon or habitat restoration projects * Demonstrated experience with multi-disciplinary staff executing ...

Essel

Superintendent (Environmental)

Martinez, CA

Requirements Minimum Qualifications: * 8 years of experience leading environmental cleanup, soil remediation, demo/decon, or habitat restoration projects. * Demonstrated experience with multi ...

Essel

Superintendent (Environmental)

Martinez, CA · On-site

Requirements Minimum Qualifications: * 8 years of experience leading environmental cleanup, soil remediation, demo/decon, or habitat restoration projects. * Demonstrated experience with multi ...

Essel

Superintendent (Environmental)

Martinez, CA · On-site

Requirements Minimum Qualifications: * 8 years of experience leading environmental cleanup, soil remediation, demo/decon, or habitat restoration projects. * Demonstrated experience with multi ...

Essel

Asbestos Supervisor/Superintendent

Concord, CA · On-site

Requirements Minimum Qualifications: * 5+ years of experience leading environmental cleanup, soil remediation, demo/decon or habitat restoration projects * Demonstrated experience with multi ...

Essel

Asbestos Supervisor/Superintendent

Concord, CA · On-site

Requirements Minimum Qualifications: * 5+ years of experience leading environmental cleanup, soil remediation, demo/decon or habitat restoration projects * Demonstrated experience with multi ...

San Manuel Casino

Firefighter

Highland, CA

Hazardous Materials IC, ASO, WMD, IQ, Tech, Spec or Decon. PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS/WORKINGCONDITIONS-ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those ...

QuantumClean

Material Handler I

Hayward, CA

$17.26 - $25.87/hr

Identify levels of de-trash-related storage and Decon prep for assembly. * Process and print basic Crystal reports from the intranet. * Maintain and store files effectively. * Ability to read and ...

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What is a decon?

A Decon (decontamination) job involves cleaning, sanitizing, and safely removing hazardous materials from environments exposed to contaminants. This role is common in industries like healthcare, hazardous waste management, and biohazard cleanup. Decon technicians wear protective gear and follow strict safety protocols to prevent contamination. Their work ensures spaces are safe for human use and helps prevent the spread of harmful substances.

What does a decon do?

A typical day for a Decon involves preparing and donning appropriate personal protective equipment, following established protocols to safely clean and disinfect areas, equipment, or materials that may be contaminated by hazardous substances. Decons often work as part of a team and may coordinate with supervisors, safety officers, or other specialists to ensure the thoroughness and compliance of their work. Daily responsibilities can vary based on the setting—such as hospitals, laboratories, or industrial sites—but generally include both routine and emergency response tasks. Effective communication and adaptability are important, as priorities may shift depending on contamination events or scheduled maintenance. This hands-on role provides valuable experience for those interested in advancing into supervisory positions or specialized fields within environmental health and safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the decon position?

To excel as a Decon (Decontamination Technician), you need knowledge of proper decontamination protocols, safety procedures, and the ability to work with hazardous or infectious materials, often requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with personal protective equipment (PPE), specialized cleaning agents, and sometimes certifications like OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER are typically important. Attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication skills are valuable soft skills. These competencies are crucial to ensuring a safe and compliant environment, protecting both people and property from contamination risks.

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Infographic showing various Decon job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Superintendent

Essel

Martinez, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Summary
Primarily responsible for implementing environmental remediation projects. This position requires strong work planning, sequencing and staff management skills to execute field construction projects within scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet contract requirements.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Oversees projects at multiple sites with little to no direct supervision. Projects consist of multidiscipline tasks with integral scheduling components.
  • Directly responsible for implementation, oversight, and reinforcement of companies and client Health and Safety requirements.
  • Directs field personnel, equipment operators, laborers and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delay and keep project progress on track.
  • Complete required field documentation daily and accurately.
  • Strong command of means and methods for construction activities.
  • Ability to understand and recognize contract requirements; and identify potential changed conditions or out of scope items.
  • Assist in preparation of cost estimates with appropriate back-up.
  • Anticipate and proactively minimize schedule conflicts.
  • Ensure daily activities conform to budget and schedule.
  • Procures materials and negotiates with vendors/subcontractors.
  • Completes initial accident investigation documentation and applicable after actions including (development of standard operating procedures (SOP), H&S stand downs, etc.).
  • Attends site walks, solicits subcontractor quotes, prepares estimates, and assist in submitting proposals.
  • Computer skills including Microsoft office suite
  • Ability to recognize and initiate efficiency improvements.
  • Works directly with senior management to establish long and short-term goals.
  • Assist in projecting cost to complete and preparation of change order documentation when needed.
  • Responsible for supervision and career development of up to 10 direct craft reports.
  • Ability to travel up to 50 percent of time to project sites across multiple states for project execution, as needed.

Requirements
  • 8 years of experience leading environmental cleanup, soil remediation, demo/decon or habitat restoration projects
  • Demonstrated experience with multi-disciplinary staff executing construction projects
  • Supervisor Training
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