General Maintenance Worker-2

Skookum Aerospace Manufacturing; 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 & Disability Insurance

Health/Dependent Care FSA

11 paid federal holidays

10 vacation days at start

Paid sick leave

Referral bonus

Tuition assistance

Professional development

EAP and wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a General Maintenance Worker at Fort Riley, KS to support skilled trades and perform building, ground, and equipment upkeep. The role involves direct customer interaction, safety adherence, and collaboration with supervisors to determine repair needs and timelines.

Responsibilities include basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and masonry tasks, with focus on quality and safety. Eligibility for security access and background checks apply; health and welfare benefits are

Qualifications

• Must communicate with customers professionally.
• Team-oriented with ability to contribute to a group.
• 1 year of general maintenance/construction experience preferred.
• Able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.
• Able to work in various environments including high places.
• Good eye-hand coordination and balance; physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled workers with electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or masonry tasks.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Interact with customers and supervisors; communicate repairs needed.
• Respond to inquiries and ensure quality control.
• Diagnose issues and propose repairs.
• Coordinate with scheduler on repair status and materials.
• Follow all safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer communication

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Title

General Maintenance Worker

Location

Fort Riley, Kansas – Fort Riley

Type

Non-Exempt

Schedule

Full-Time, Day Shift

Compensation

$20.41 - $20.41 per hour

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $4.93 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.

Typical duties

• 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.

Additional 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.
• 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.

Company Culture & Diversity

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

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

We currently support over 1,700 employees across 13 states and Washington, D.C., and continue to expand nationwide.