General Maintenance Worker

Tessera; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Health & Welfare Benefit $5.09/hr

Tuition assistance

Vacation and sick leave

EAP and wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Tessera is hiring a reliable General Maintenance Worker to join our team at Fort Riley, KS. This full-time role supports electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and masonry tasks, maintains facilities and grounds, and ensures customer needs are addressed with quality workmanship.

The position requires ability to perform heavy manual labor, comply with safety standards, and work on-site. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1 year of general maintenance/construction experience preferred.
• Must be able to respond to inquiries or complaints professionally.
• Ability to work in a team and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor and adapt to weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled workers in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or masonry tasks.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
• Communicate with customers and supervisors about repairs and needs.
• Respond to customer inquiries and address complaints.
• Ensure work meets quality control standards and safety procedures.
• Diagnose issues and propose solutions to customers and supervisors.
• Update scheduler on repairs, completion dates, and material needs.
• Follow all safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Manual labor

Maintenance experience

Job description

General Maintenance Worker

Location:

Junction City, Kansas - Fort Riley TFM

Type:

Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:

Full-Time, Day Shift

Compensation:

$20.41 - $20.41 per 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 General Maintenance Worker at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $5.09 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 10 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

Employees may be eligible to receive a $1,000 referral bonus (less applicable taxes) for successfully referring a candidate who is hired for this position.

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 reliable and hard-working General Maintenance Worker with a helpful attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist skilled workers in performing various electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or masonry work.
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of building, ground, and equipment.
• Communicate and interact directly with the customer and supervisors, inform the customer of unexpected or additional repairs and determine customer needs.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Ensure completed work meets quality control standards.
• Make difficult diagnoses and suggest solutions and repairs to customers and supervisors.
• Communicates with scheduler to update status of repairs, estimate completion dates and additional material requirements.
• Follows all Safety Procedures and Policies.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work in and contribute to a team.
• 1 year of experience in general maintenance/construction work is preferred.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a variety of different environments including high places.
• Must have good manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, physical fitness, and a good sense of balance.

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.

Date Posted: 11/06/2026

Per our government contract 2.1.11.3 "All Contractor employees shall be legal U.S. residents. The Contractor shall immediately remove an employee that is not a legal U.S. resident. The Contractor personnel shall be able to communicate clearly in the English language."

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