About the position
Tessera is seeking a hard-working and dedicated General Maintenance Worker with a positive attitude. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for a variety of tasks, which may include applying touch-up paint, painting structures or buildings, replacing windows, changing door fixtures, and repairing or replacing paneling. Responsible for assisting skilled workers in performing various electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or masonry work. Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Must be able to operate power tools such as circular saws, miter saws, reciprocating saws, hand drills, impact drills, hand saws, routers, chain saws, etc., in a safe manner. Must be able to operate a forklift to move materials. Must be able to operate a vehicle with a trailer attached. Communicate and interact directly with the customer, informing the customer of unexpected or additional repairs and determining customer needs. Respond to customer inquiries and complaints. Ensure completed work meets quality control standards. Make difficult diagnoses and suggest solutions and repairs to the customer. Communicate with the scheduler to update the status of repairs and estimate completion dates. Remove snow and ice to maintain clear and safe sidewalks (~800 feet), two-way roadways (~1200 feet), parking areas (~200 vehicles), emergency exits, and fire hydrants. Roadways and walkways shall be treated as needed to ensure safety. Pick-up and dispose of trash, debris, cigarette butts, and litter including around all trash dumpsters, loading docks, and patios daily. Responsible for policing all range facility for debris. This includes sorting and removal of all expended small arms brass casings after live fire operations. Provide services required to protect health, supplies, grounds, and real property with regard to control of insects, rodents, and other pests. Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.
Responsibilities
- Apply touch-up paint and paint structures or buildings.
- Replace windows and change door fixtures.
- Repair or replace paneling.
- Assist skilled workers in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or masonry work.
- Maintain and upkeep buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Operate power tools safely.
- Operate a forklift to move materials.
- Operate a vehicle with a trailer attached.
- Communicate with customers regarding repairs and needs.
- Respond to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Ensure completed work meets quality control standards.
- Diagnose issues and suggest solutions to customers.
- Update scheduler on repair status and completion dates.
- Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, roadways, and parking areas.
- Pick-up and dispose of trash and debris.
- Policing range facility for debris and expended brass casings.
- Control insects, rodents, and other pests.
Requirements
- Five (5) years of facilities maintenance experience preferred.
- Valid forklift certification or the ability to obtain one required.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- Must have a valid state driver’s license.
- Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
- A background check and E-Verify will be conducted.
- A Department of Energy (DOE) pre-employment medical examination and drug screening are required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- $5.96 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- 11 paid federal holidays.
- Accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment.
- Paid sick leave.
- Potential shared earning bonus.
- Tuition assistance available after 1 year of employment.
- Potential scholarships for qualified dependents.
- Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.
- Verizon wireless discount.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Engaging wellness program.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees.
