Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Tessera•Poolesville, MD

12d•$20 - $20

About The Position

Tessera is seeking a hardworking and experienced Grounds Maintenance Laborer with a professional attitude. Typical duties include but are not limited to: Mowing, pressure washing, trimming, raking grass, picking up brush, and loading large wheel barrels. Responsible for planting grass, flowers, tress, and shrubs. Responsible for spreading bark, mulch, manure. Active sprinkler system and utilize hoses to water all grass, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, and improve areas. Pick up all trash, debris, litter, including trash dumpsters, loading docks, and patios. Operate weed eaters, chainsaws, and brush cutters. Operate mower, weed trimmer, basic mechanical grounds equipment, and other equipment as necessary. Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment. Shovel, blow snow, plow snow, and remove snow and ice to maintain clear and safe sidewalks, roadways, parking areas, emergency exits, and fire hydrants. Additionally spread salts on roadways and walkways to ensure safety. Clean and maintain ground equipment daily.

Requirements

Up to three (3) years of experience in grounds maintenance preferred.
Working knowledge of common hand and power tools.
Valid Driver’s license preferred.
Must be able to obtain and maintain approval to operate a vehicle by Tessera’s insurance carrier.
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

Responsibilities

Mowing
Pressure washing
Trimming
Raking grass
Picking up brush
Loading large wheel barrels
Planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs
Spreading bark, mulch, manure
Watering grass, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds
Picking up trash, debris, litter
Operating weed eaters, chainsaws, and brush cutters
Operating mower, weed trimmer, basic mechanical grounds equipment
Assisting in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment
Shoveling, blowing snow, plowing snow, and removing snow and ice
Spreading salts on roadways and walkways
Cleaning and maintaining ground equipment daily

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) retirement plan
Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Health and Welfare Benefit ($6.50 per hour worked)
Flexible Spending Accounts for both 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 is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
Verizon wireless discount
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees