General Maintenance Worker I

Tessera; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

EAP

Verizon wireless discount

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a motivated General Maintenance Worker to assist with upkeep and repair of facilities for WSBOSC. This entry‑level role performs unskilled to semiskilled tasks across building, plumbing, electrical, structural, grounds, and equipment systems.

Under guidance of skilled tradesmen, you will gain hands-on experience toward becoming semi-skilled in building and equipment maintenance. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be able to perform heavy manual labor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 0–3 years in general maintenance/closely related field.
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.
• Able to work in varied environments including high places.

Responsibilities

• Touch-up painting, caulking, replacing floor/ceiling tiles, electrical outlets, and door hardware as needed.
• Assist skilled workers in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or masonry tasks.
• Maintain and upkeep buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Heavy manual labor

Eye-hand coordination

Balance

Flexibility to work in various env.

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Job description

General Maintenance Worker l - Structural Shop

Location: Silverdale, Washington (Bangor)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time

Compensation: $25.39-$25.39/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 General Maintenance Worker at Tessera include:

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

• $11.41/hour Health and Welfare Benefit

• 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 for our employees.

Tessera is seeking a motivated General Maintenance Worker (GMW) to assist with the upkeep and repair of facilities for WSBOSC. This entry-level role performs unskilled semi-skilled maintenance tasks across building, plumbing, electrical, structural, grounds, and equipment systems. Working under the guidance of skilled tradesmen and foremen, the GMW will gain hands-on experience and develop skills toward becoming semi-skilled in building and equipment maintenance.

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 the scheduler to update the status of repairs and estimate completion dates.

Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma/GED is required.

• 0-3 years in general Maintenance/closely related field.

• 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 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.

• 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.

Per our government contract, 2.7.2.6, "No employee or representative of the Contractor will be admitted to the site of work unless satisfactory proof of U.S. citizenship is furnished."

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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

Date Posted: 09/03/2026