Equipment Mechanic - Overhead Door Technician

Tessera; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Wellness program

EAP

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Tessera is seeking an Equipment Mechanic – Overhead Door Technician in Petersburg, VA. This full-time role requires maintaining and repairing generators, air compressors, cranes, and roll-up doors, with a focus on safety and reliability.

Expect to perform preventive maintenance, tests, and diagnostics while communicating with customers and supervisors. The position offers benefits, a structured environment, and opportunities for growth within Tessera.

Qualifications

• 3 years facilities Maintenance experience
• Direct experience with commercial generators and controls
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly preventive maintenance and repairs on engines, generators and related equipment
• Maintain ATS and annunciator panels
• Conduct load testing and phase testing for outages
• Test batteries, fuel, coolant and oil; dispose hazardous materials
• Communicate with customers and update on repairs and timelines
• Ensure work meets quality standards and safety requirements
• Assist in training new staff and coordinating with scheduler
• Work independently and as part of a team

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Generator experience

Schematics reading

Job description

Equipment Mechanic – Overhead Door Technician

Location: Petersburg, Virginia (FT. Lee)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Compensation: $38.69/Hr

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 Equipment Mechanic At Tessera Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability 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 Specialist Equipment Mechanic who applies basic technical knowledge to perform tasks such as analyze malfunctions, repair, rebuild and maintain generators, air compressors, facility cranes, roll-up doors or other electro-mechanical equipment as assigned.

Typical Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Performs monthly preventive maintenance and repairs on IC engines, diesel generators, and associated equipment, air compressors, facility cranes, roll-up doors, or other electro-mechanical equipment.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on automatic transfer switches (ATS) and annunciator panels.
• Performs load testing on units to identify possible problems and prevent wet stacking.
• Conducts automatic and manual transfer tests of simulated power outages to ensure generators are functioning properly (Annual).
• Tests batteries, fuel coolant and oil. Transport and dispose hazardous materials (Oils, antifreeze, batteries).
• Communicates and interacts directly with the customer, informing the customer of unexpected or additional repairs and determining customer needs.
• Ensures completed work meets quality control standards.
• Make difficult diagnoses and suggest solutions and repairs to customer.
• Communicates with scheduler to update status of repairs and estimate completion dates.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Assists with orienting and training new employees and assists in work assignments.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team.

Qualifications

• 3 years facilities Maintenance
• Direct experience working on commercial generators and controls. Ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints.

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 50 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.
• Union Affiliation: This position is represented by the Transport Workers Union of America.

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] or email [e-mail].

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