General Services Lead Worker

Salary: $40,270.46 - $58,794.88 annually

Location: Various locations within the City of El Paso, TX

Job Type: Civil Service, FLSA Non-Exempt

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in the building trades, custodial work, groundskeeping, irrigation systems, street operations, construction, or solid waste operations.
• Some positions may require a Texas Class "C" Driver's License or Texas Class “B” Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or equivalent from another state.
• Some positions may require a Pesticide Noncommercial Applicator License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture within one (1) year of appointment.
• Some positions may require Backflow Prevention Tester Certification.
• Positions requiring a CDL or safety-sensitive roles are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.
• Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes: 003763 (Navy), 151A (Army), 2100 (Marine Corps).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and engage in daily maintenance of the City's grounds, parks, streetscapes, stormwater and irrigation systems, traffic signals, signs and markings, street operations, water operations, stormwater management, lift stations, reservoirs, and solid waste management facilities.
• Schedule and allocate repair, maintenance, and related tasks to staff; perform regular site inspections and oversee all work in progress to ensure quality, timeliness, and safety.
• Plan, select, and requisition necessary equipment and supplies; support and promote the City's safety programs.
• Maintain files and records related to projects, schedules, and other areas; utilize computer systems to schedule crew work, complete work orders, and record data for billing purposes.
• Verify work performed by crews and the accuracy of data for billing; oversee the maintenance and repair of assigned equipment.
• Coordinate the work of contractors as necessary; direct traffic at landfill disposal sites and assist customers.
• Perform waste screening for hazardous or prohibited waste; separate and sort different types of waste (e.g., electronic, automotive).
• Conduct general upkeep and maintenance of landfill facilities, fuel equipment, and perform other labor-related tasks.
• Supervise a small crew: assign, review, and monitor work; guide task performance; train and develop employees; prepare performance appraisals; recommend approval of leave or other employee actions.
• Perform maintenance and repair work as needed; interact with public officials, contractors, other departments, or the general public to resolve problems or respond to complaints.
• Perform duties of coworkers or subordinate personnel to ensure continuity of operations during absences.

Benefits

• Life and Health Insurance: Self-insured with a third-party administrator for medical and pharmacy benefits. Basic life insurance provided at no cost; optional dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage available. Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free access to mental health sessions, therapy, and trained counselors for coping with life stressors.
• Wellness Program: Includes wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching, and more.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Covers costs for degree programs, certifications, continuing education, and books/equipment for employees who have completed probation.
• Vacation Leave:
  • 0–5 years of service: 12 days per year (3.70 hours per biweekly pay period).
  • 5–15 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 Leave: Coverage for occupational injuries/diseases occurring after adoption of the policy.
• Pregnancy Leave: Treated as a temporary physical disability; uses accumulated sick leave or unpaid leave unless annual leave is used.
• Legal Holidays: Includes New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and the employee's birthday. Additional holidays may be designated by City Council.