Facilities Maintenance Lead Worker (Fire)

MOS Code: 1341 (Marine Corps), 15N (Army) 

Education and Experience:  A High school diploma, GED, or higher and three (3) years of experience in the building trades or grounds and building maintenance work.  

Licenses and Certificates:  Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.  Some positions may require a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License.

Special Requirements: Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal regulations.

Under general supervision, as a working supervisor, perform and oversee a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance of City properties and facilities.

Perform and oversee a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance of City properties and facilities.  Involves: Perform and oversee preventive building maintenance efforts involving writing work orders, scheduling staff, ensuring work quality and on-time completion.  Troubleshoot basic maintenance problems involving HVAC, electrical, structural, plumbing and equipment repair or replacement.  Perform carpentry, painting or related repair or installation. Perform concrete and asphalt repair of aircraft parking ramps, taxiways, runways, public and non-public roadways, parking lots, curbs and sidewalks.  Maintain landscaping, storm drainage and irrigation systems, treat plants and turf for disease, install and maintain backflow prevention devices.  Repair or replace fencing and security systems. Perform preventative and routine maintenance of pool operating systems.  Maintain proper operations of backwash and chlorination systems, boilers, and other operating systems, and perform preventative maintenance on various pumps and motors.  Monitor water quality and chemistry.  Size and replace mechanical seals; install and calibrate chlorination controllers. Install, repair or replace a variety of pool equipment.   Estimate cost of repairs; select and requisition necessary equipment and related supplies.  Oversee all work in progress to ensure quality, timeliness and safety. Inspect completed work to ensure quality and conformance to code.  Maintain cleanliness of tools, equipment and work areas.

Participate in maintenance and repair work and supervise a small work crew.  Involves:  As a working supervisor, assign, review and inspect work completed.  Guide task performance. Train and develop employees.  Provide input to employees’ performance appraisals.  Promote and observe safe work practices at all times

Perform related duties as required.  Involves:  Perform duties of subordinate personnel as necessary to ensure continuity of operations during absences.  Assist or participate in performing maintenance and repair work as necessary. Interact with regulatory agencies, supervisors, vendors, contractors, other departments or the general public.  Answer questions, provide accurate information to inquiries and assist in resolving problems.  Subject to emergency recall.

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Note: This recruitment will be used to fill custodial, building maintenance, and field maintenance positions for the El Paso Fire Department. This position duties are specific to OEM/migrant response.

Note: This is a new advertisement for Facilities Maintenance Lead Worker. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.


Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam.

Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. 


Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.