General Maintenance Worker-2

Skookum•Fort Riley, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Tessera is seeking a reliable, hard-working General Maintenance Worker with a helpful attitude for its Fort Riley TFM location in Fort Riley, Kansas. This non-exempt, full-time, day-shift position supports building, grounds, and equipment maintenance and assists skilled workers with electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and masonry work. The role involves communicating with customers, supervisors, and schedulers about service needs, repair status, completion estimates, and materials; responding to customer inquiries and complaints; diagnosing problems and suggesting solutions; ensuring work meets quality standards; and following all safety procedures and policies. The position requires heavy manual labor and work in varied environments, including high places and occasionally adverse weather. Physical demands include lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and may include reaching, kneeling, walking, standing, repetitive motion, climbing stairs, and getting in and out of a vehicle for extended periods. Physical demands may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must have a valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain Tessera insurance coverage, applicable security clearances, and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted. Employees must be legal U.S. residents and able to communicate clearly in English. Access to the federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; Tessera offers recruitment accommodations and support upon request.

Requirements

Respond to customer inquiries or complaints professionally.
Work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work in varied environments, including high places.
Good manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, physical fitness, and sense of balance.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to reach, kneel, walk, stand, use repetitive motion, climb stairs, and get in and out of a vehicle as required by duties.
Perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods.
Valid state driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
Must be a legal U.S. resident and able to communicate clearly in English.
A background check and E-Verify will be conducted.
For installation access, a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, is required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in general maintenance or construction work is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist skilled workers with electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or masonry work.
Maintain and care for buildings, grounds, and equipment.
Communicate directly with customers and supervisors, inform customers about unexpected or additional repairs, and determine customer needs.
Respond to customer inquiries and complaints.
Ensure completed work meets quality control standards.
Diagnose difficult problems and suggest solutions and repairs to customers and supervisors.
Communicate with the scheduler to update repair status, estimate completion dates, and identify additional material requirements.
Follow all safety procedures and policies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Life and short-term disability insurance.
$4.93 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
11 paid federal holidays.
Accrual of 10 paid vacation days at the start of employment.
Paid sick leave.
Potential shared earning bonus.
Tuition assistance after one year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents.
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.
Verizon wireless discount.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees.
Potential $1,000 employee referral bonus, less applicable taxes, for a successful referral resulting in a hire.