Assistant Manager, Janitorial/Grounds - DHS El Paso

PCSI Careers; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 6%

21 days PTO

Medical/dental/vision + disability

401k 6% match

Job summary

PCSI is seeking an Assistant Manager for our custodial and grounds contract with US Border Patrol in El Paso. You will supervise a team, enforce policies, promote safety, and ensure contract compliance, with occasional coverage for the Project Manager and travel to sites.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish, at least two years of supervisory experience in custodial/grounds work, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory/management experience.
• High School diploma or GED required; college credit preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to the assigned contract and ensure work meets contract requirements, on time and within budget.
• Recruit, hire, and train employees to meet contract needs.
• Administer personnel policies per contract and Employee Handbook.
• Support People team investigations and policy actions.
• Ensure contractual compliance through audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Process time sheets, new hires and terminations; manage deadlines.
• Order and manage cleaning supplies and equipment; evaluate tools as needed.
• Promote safety and Quality Control plans; support MOST initiative.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership and Safety/Risk teams on contract goals.
• Maintain positive customer relations and responsive communication.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Supervisory experience

MS Office

Strong communication

Time management

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 6, 2026

Locations

• DHS El Paso 660
  El Paso, TX 79925, USA
  
• Travel Required : No
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ASSIS003861

Description

PCSI is looking for an Assistant Manager for our custodial and grounds contract with US Border Patrol in El Paso! The Assistant Manager supervises a team of custodial and grounds employees and administers policies, promotes safety, and maintains compliance with the contract. This role also fills in for the Project Manager when needed by overseeing the operations of the contract.

The Assistant Manager must be bilingual in English and Spanish and have some supervisory experience, preferably in custodial and/or grounds maintenance work.

This contract with US Border Patrol is based in the east and northeast area of El Paso. The Assistant Manager works out of a main office, but also travels by car regularly to tour several buildings maintained by the employees on the contract. Typical hours are Sunday-Thursday, 11:00am-7:30pm.

Ability to obtain Border Patrol clearance is required.

Benefits Include:

• Annual bonus of up to 6%.
• 21 days of PTO per year, in addition to all federal holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage: employee-only tier offered at no cost to the employee.
• 401k plan with matching on contributions up to 6%.

Who We Are:

PCSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through employment, advocacy, and partnerships. We vet, prepare, lead, and sustain a skilled workforce that provides top-tier services at job sites across the country. Our areas of expertise are wide and diverse; total facilities maintenance, hospital environmental services, custodial and grounds, disability awareness training, job coaching, and job placement are just a few. We integrate people with disabilities and veterans into meaningful jobs with competitive wages and benefits. Serving people of all abilities in their life’s journey is at the heart of what we do.

What You'll Do as Assistant Manager:

• Provide oversight to assigned contract, and ensure the work identified in the contract is performed properly, on time, safely and within budget. May be required to fill in for Project Manager as needed.
• Recruit, hire, and train employees to meet contract requirements.
• Administer corporate personnel policies in accordance with contract and Employee Handbook.
• Support the People team in investigations, inquiries and implementation of actions and policy.
• Ensure contractual compliance through surveillance, audits and hands on inspections of work and taking immediate action when work is not completed to standards.
• Process employee time sheets, new hire and termination paperwork and all other administrative tasks by established deadlines.
• Order and maintain all cleaning supplies, equipment and tools and submit invoices of ordered supplies. May be required to evaluate and recommend equipment and tools necessary for job functions.
• Ensure adherence to Quality Control and Safety Plans. Promote Management of Safety (MOST) philosophy and practices.
• Work with the Director of Operations and Safety & Risk Mitigation on issues and concerns pertaining to the established goals.
• Collaborate with Workforce Development to place employees in suitable positions and given appropriate accommodations (as required).
• Maintain consistent positive customer relations through written and verbal professional communications and respond to customer inquiries and requests in a timely manner.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What You'll Need:

• High school diploma or GED required, college credit preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of prior supervisory and/or management experience.
• Supervisory experience in custodial, janitorial, grounds, or similar maintenance work preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive 1.5 to 3 hours per day in the scope of employment required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and PC functions.
• Possess advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Possess extensive analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and have strong time management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to climb, bend, squat, push, and lift to carry objects ranging from 10-60 pounds.
• Ability to remain seated for up to 3 hours a day and tour facilities up to 90%.
• Ability and willingness to exert disciplinary action as needed as well as delegate authority.
• Ability to work both with minimal supervision and as a team player.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to pass criminal, financial, drug, and driving screening.
• Ability to work outside in inclement weather as needed and be exposed to various dirt, debris, and odors.
• Ability to work any time or day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to travel up to 25% locally.
• Ability to respond to after-hour emergency calls as determined by the Contracting Office Representative (COR).
• Ability to be insured as an authorized driver for the Company.
• If required, ability to obtain and maintain security clearance and base access to assigned site(s).

PCSI does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes visa types such as H-1B, TN, and STEM OPT. Please do not apply if you currently require or may require sponsorship now or in the future.

All veterans and/or persons with all types of disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!

Travel Required

No . Up to 25% locally

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Some college or better.

Experience

Required

2 years: Supervisory experience

Preferred

Custodial or janitorial experience

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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