General Maintenance Worker I

Tessera; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA/FSAs

Holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Verizon discount

EAP

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Tessera in Oak Harbor, WA is hiring a General Maintenance Worker I to support upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipment at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The role is full-time, day shift, non-exempt with a hourly wage of $28.42.

Responsibilities include assisting skilled trades, performing touch-ups, and ensuring safety and quality in repairs while providing responsive service to customers and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.
• Must work in environments including inclement weather and high places.
• Must have good manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, physical fitness, and balance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks such as painting touch-ups, caulking, and tile work.
• Assist skilled workers in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or masonry tasks.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Communicate with customers and supervisors about repairs and needs.
• Ensure work meets quality standards.
• Diagnose issues and propose solutions.
• Update scheduler on status and completion estimates.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain professional appearance.

Skills

Heavy manual labor

Work in diverse environments

Manual dexterity

Job description

General Maintenance Worker I

Location: Oak Harbor, Washington - Naval Air Station Whidbey Island

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

Compensation: $28.42-$28.42per 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 I at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $7.15 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 1 0 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 dedicated General Maintenance Worker with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for a variety of tasks, which may include applying touch-up paint, caulking, replacing floor and ceiling tile, replacing electrical outlets, switching covers and bulbs, repairing/replacing door hardware, cleaning roof drains and gutters.
• Assist skilled workers in performing various electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or masonry work.
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Communicate and interact directly with the customer and supervisors, informing the customer of unexpected or additional repairs and determining 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.
• Communicate with scheduler to update status of repairs and estimate completion dates.
• Follow all safety procedures and policies.
• Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a variety of different environments, including inclement weather and 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 70 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.
• 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 IUOE, Local 302.

Date Posted: 09/11/2026

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.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.

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.