General Service Worker (Airport)

Salary: $32,760.00 - $47,174.40 annually. Location: Various locations within the City of El Paso, TX. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

About the Role

Under immediate supervision, perform a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled tasks supporting construction, water operations, sign maintenance, custodial services, solid waste collection and disposal, or other work in support of City facilities operations and service delivery. This recruitment is specifically for custodial positions at the El Paso International Airport, responsible for the care, maintenance, and cleaning of the Airport terminal and other Airport facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform general or specific semi-skilled or unskilled manual labor, custodial, and other work as assigned.
• Utilize tools, materials, equipment, instruments, or supplies associated with the area of assignment, including:
  • Prepare and paint traffic and directional signs and markers, parking lot striping, and traffic restriction areas.
  • Undertake traffic studies, load and unload tools, supplies, or equipment.
  • Collect, transport, and dispose of solid waste and recyclables.
• Work with shovels, picks, paint, wood, iron, plastic and concrete pipe, jackhammers, drills, wrenches, and other tools or equipment and vehicles.
• Perform landscaping duties such as digging, watering, fertilizing, planting, transplanting, pruning, and removing weeds.
• Test, inspect, clean, and repair equipment, tools, or other items.
• Pick up and deliver tools, supplies, materials, equipment, or mail.
• Install, remove, construct, paint, refurbish, or perform other associated tasks.
• Perform custodial duties, including:
  • Empty trash containers inside and outside the Airport terminal.
  • Sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, and polish furniture and floors.
  • Operate industrial cleaning equipment to clean and wax floors.
  • Wash windows and clean and maintain restrooms.
  • Set up and remove furniture.
• Clean vehicle interiors and exteriors, top off vehicle fluids, and perform basic repairs and maintenance to buildings and grounds.
• Assist skilled construction workers and perform duties of other personnel as necessary to ensure continuity of operations.
• Repair, replace, and install traffic signs and associated posts, hangers, and connections.
• Receive and stock supplies, direct and assist landfill customers, sort recyclables, and distribute informational pamphlets.
• Clean, grease, and fuel equipment, and collect and dispose of dead animals.
• Read maps, plan routes, and perform basic service and repair work.
• Prepare and present daily documentation logs, work orders, and reports.
• Work in crews or independently as assigned.

Requirements

• Some positions may require a Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or Commercial Driver’s License (or equivalent from another state).
• Positions requiring a CDL or of a safety-sensitive nature are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.
• Must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance.
• Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes considered: 003763 (Navy), 151A (Army), 2100 (Marine Corps).

Schedule

• 1st shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 2nd shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
• 3rd shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Benefits

• Life and Health Insurance:
  • Self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits.
  • Basic Life Insurance Coverage at no cost to eligible employees.
  • Optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage.
  • Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care) options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to mental health sessions, therapy, and trained counselors at no cost.
• Wellness Program: Includes wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching, and incentives.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Encourages personal and professional development by sharing educational costs for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment (available after probation).
• Vacation Leave:
  • 0 – 5 years of service: 12 days per year (3.70 hours per biweekly pay period).
  • >5 to 15 years of service: 17 days per year (5.24 hours per biweekly pay period).
  • >15 years of service: 20 days per year (6.16 hours per biweekly pay period).
• Sick Leave: Accrued in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules.
• Accident with Pay Leave: Applies to occupational injuries and diseases.
• Pregnancy Leave: Treated as any other temporary physical disability; may use accumulated sick leave or annual leave.
• Legal Holidays: Includes New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Holiday, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and Employee’s Birthday. Additional holidays may be designated by City Council.