Custodian Lead

Tessera; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability

Health & Welfare Benefit $5.09/hour

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

EAP

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Tessera in Spokane, WA is seeking a HARD WORKING Custodian Lead. This role requires leading custodial staff, ensuring quality service, and coordinating with the facilities team to meet daily needs at a federal installation.

We offer strong benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and tuition assistance. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–3 years custodian/janitorial experience preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license; ability to obtain security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Back up custodial staff with custodial duties.
• Coach and mentor employees; monitor time and performance.
• Maintain attendance records and track absences.
• Assist with scheduling and onboarding of new staff.
• Ensure security of keys, vehicles and equipment.
• Assist manager with reports and timekeeping.

Skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Location:

Airway Heights, Washington, Fairchild Airforce Base

Type:

Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:

Full-Time, Early Morning, Afternoon, & Evening Shifts, 4:00am - 12:30pm, 7:30am - 3:00pm, 10:00am - 6:30pm

Compensation:

$20.83 - $20.83/hour

Benefits:

Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Custodian Lead at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $5.09/hour Health and Welfare Benefit (cash payout offered with qualifying health insurance)
• 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

Tessera is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a HARD WORKING and MOTIVATED Custodian Lead with a positive/helpful attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Back up custodial staff with custodial job duties
• Coach, mentor and resolve employee concerns in a respectful and mutually beneficial manner
• Monitor employees to ensure efficient use of time, performance and understanding of work tasks
• Record daily personnel attendance and track employee absences, tardiness, etc
• Monitor employee interactions and conduct, documenting misconduct on designated Skookum forms
• Assist manager with customer service to meet customer demands
• Assist manager with supply and equipment inventory of locker and storage areas
• Assist manager with managing schedules as needed, including but not limited to call-outs, vacation, or sick leave requests
• Assist manager with ensuring orientation and on the job training are completed on all new employees/re-hired employees
• Assist manager with evaluating employee performance for probationary and annual reviews
• Assist manager with various reports- i.e., schedules, training, attendance, evaluations, various employee documentations, correct time keeping, accident reports
• Assist manager with the issue, turn in & securing of all government and Skookum keys/vehicles/phones. Ensure that buildings are secured and safety measures taken when exiting
• Participate with rehabilitation staff in the development and monitoring of individual evaluations, assessments and or training programs
• Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 0 - 3 years of previous custodian or janitorial experience preferred
• Previous leadership skills preferred
• Combination of experience and education will be considered

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.
• 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. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Tessera complies with Spokane County's Ordinary C36666 (Ban the Address), your application can include a PO Box, mailing address or another address where you could receive mail if needed. Your physical address is not required as part of the application. If you prefer not to provide an address at all as part of the application, please write: "do not wish to provide" in the address line and you can use Spokane, WA 99202 for city, state and zip code.

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.

Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

Date Posted: 07/29/2026

Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at [phone] ext. 349, or email [e-mail].

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify