Also called: Biohazard Remediation Technician, Trauma Cleaner
Cleans and decontaminates homes and businesses after deaths, violent crimes, and biohazard incidents.
After police finish a scene, cleaners in protective suits remove contaminated materials, disinfect surfaces, and restore the space so a family doesn't have to see it. The work requires a strong stomach and real compassion.
Estimate; owners earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0.2 years after high school. Bloodborne pathogen and hazmat training; on-the-job learning.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Steady demand.
Low risk for 10 years. Better chemicals help; scrubbing and hauling biohazards in protective suits stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to trauma and biohazard cleaning companies (Aftermath, Bio-One franchises); they train on safety
Classes: Chemistry, Health, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 37-2019.
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