Hiring: Lead Paint Supervisors and Abatement Workers - Contract

Job Description

Now Hiring: Lead Paint Supervisors and Abatement Workers – Contract Roles (NYC)

Are you certified in lead-based paint abatement or inspection? Join our team for ongoing contract-based projects across the five boroughs of NYC.

We’re actively seeking qualified professionals for the following roles:

1. Lead Abatement Workers

Avg annual: $52,573 (~$25/hr)

Range: $34,031–$75,034/year ($16–$36/hr)

Responsibilities:

Perform lead paint removal and abatement in accordance with NYC DOHMH, EPA, and HUD regulations

Use approved methods: wet scraping, HEPA vacuuming, enclosure, encapsulation

Set up and maintain containment zones

Use and maintain proper PPE

Ensure jobsite cleanliness and safety

Requirements:

Valid EPA Lead Abatement Worker Certification

NYC Site Safety Training (SST) Card – 40 Hours

Knowledge of Local Law 1 of 2004 and HUD Guidelines

OSHA 10 or 30 preferred

Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in confined spaces

2. Lead Abatement Supervisors

Entry–expert levels:

Entry: ~$55k

1–2 yrs: ~$55.4k

2–4 yrs: ~$56.3k

5–8 yrs: ~$57.5k

8+ yrs: ~$59.0k

Responsibilities:

Supervise field crews and ensure work complies with city, state, and federal regulations

Oversee containment setup, air monitoring, and worker safety

Maintain project logs, daily reports, and worker sign-ins

Communicate with project managers and regulatory agencies

Conduct toolbox talks and training on-site

Requirements

Valid EPA Lead Abatement Supervisor Certification

At least 2 years of supervisory experience in lead abatement

Strong knowledge of NYC Local Laws, EPA RRP Rule, and HUD requirements

SST Card (40 Hours) + OSHA 30 required

3. Lead-Based Paint Inspectors / Risk Assessors

Avg: $30.89/hr (~$64,243/year)

Range: $13.22–$59.86/hr

Responsibilities:

Conduct XRF inspections, dust wipe sampling, and visual assessments

Prepare reports and risk assessments for residential and commercial properties

Provide clearance testing after abatement

Follow EPA, HUD, and NYC HPD protocols

Requirements:

Valid EPA Lead Inspector / Risk Assessor Certification

NYC HPD knowledge preferred

Experience using XRF analyzers

Strong report-writing and communication skills

Must carry own insurance or be willing to work under 1099

Job Type:

Contract-Based (1099 or Corp-to-Corp)

Flexible scheduling

Competitive daily rates

We Offer:

Ongoing projects throughout NYC

Weekly pay (on-time, every time)

Opportunities for long-term contract work

Supportive project management team

Email your resume, certifications, and availability

Please include your job title in the subject line (e.g., “Lead Worker – Bronx” or “Inspector – Brooklyn”).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, disability, or background.Company Description

Reset Renovation Partners, a 100% Minority Business Enterprise owned and operated in New York City by Andrew W. Douglas, is a comprehensive and full-service Real Estate Development, Construction and Construction Management firm founded in 2020.

We are built on a foundation of building stronger communities by renovating and transforming properties into community assets. While our community development mission has always remained consistent, over the years our reach has extended beyond housing to other sectors integral for economic and social success. Reset Renovation Partners is focused on providing development implementation services to real estate, corporate, not-for-profits and institutional clients.

Our work encompasses affordable and sustainable housing development, revitalization of disaster-impacted or distressed housing, and the building of community facilities, businesses and infrastructure that enhances and improves quality of life, such as schools, transportation and transit stations, libraries, offices, theaters, community centers and other public purpose/municipal and civic facilities.

We are named Reset because we are resetting the standard.