General Maintenance Worker II - General Services

Tessera; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

$7.15 Health and Welfare Benefit

Flexible Spending Accounts

11 paid federal holidays

Paid vacation days and paid sick leave

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Job summary

Tessera is seeking an experienced General Maintenance Worker II for General Services at Oak Harbor, WA (Naval Air Station Whidbey Island). The role performs skilled maintenance on grounds, roads, airfield, and infrastructure to keep facilities safe and mission-ready.

You’ll participate in stormwater work, snow removal, paving tasks, and minor repairs while adhering to Tessera safety standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, with

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance across base locations and infrastructure support tasks.
• Support stormwater and drainage maintenance and related vegetation control.
• Perform airfield and runway support, including debris removal and maintenance.
• Assist with snow and ice removal and pavement preservation tasks.
• Inspect completed work for safety and quality standards.

Skills

Facilities maintenance experience

Heavy manual labor

Safety awareness

Job description

General Maintenance Worker II - General Services

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

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

Compensation: $31.08 - $31.08 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 II 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 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 an experienced and hardworking General Maintenance Worker II for General Services. The General Maintenance Worker II performs skilled general maintenance, grounds, roadway, airfield, and infrastructure support work to help maintain safe, functional, and mission-ready facilities. This position supports labor-intensive maintenance operations across assigned base locations, including airfield clearance, stormwater and drainage maintenance, vegetation control, snow and ice removal, roadway and sidewalk maintenance, pressure washing, minor repairs, special event support, and other mission-related tasks.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform general maintenance, grounds, roadway, airfield, and infrastructure support work across assigned base locations.
• Support stormwater and drainage maintenance, including ditch, culvert, and drainage-area vegetation control.
• Perform runway and airfield support, including sweeping, Foreign Object Debris removal, runway clearance, and related airfield infrastructure maintenance.
• Assist with snow and ice removal operations for roads, parking areas, sidewalks, and airfield surfaces.
• Support asphalt, roadway, parking lot, and runway preservation tasks, including sealing, surface preparation, and preparation for striping operations.
• Complete sidewalk maintenance, minor concrete repair, moss removal, and other walking-surface maintenance tasks.
• Pressure wash buildings, facilities, gates, equipment areas, and grounds as assigned.
• Perform vegetation and weed control around utility areas, drainage ditches, airfield areas, fenced areas, and other assigned locations.
• Assist with fence repairs, removal of tree limbs and debris, traffic sign repairs, and other site improvement tasks.
• Operate or assist with assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment, including maintenance equipment, vactor operations, sweeping equipment, and snow and ice removal equipment, as qualified and authorized.
• Support labor-intensive mission requirements, including road grading support, base ceremonies, special event setup and teardown, major installation or community events, hot trash response, and support to other Public Works shops.
• Communicate with supervisors, schedulers, customers, and coworkers regarding work status, unexpected repairs, customer concerns, and estimated completion timelines.
• Respond professionally to customer inquiries and elevate concerns to supervision when appropriate.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets applicable safety, quality, contract, and customer standards.
• Follow all Tessera policies, safety procedures, PPE requirements, environmental requirements, equipment operating procedures, and customer or contract-specific requirements.
• Maintain professionalism in all aspects of operations.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

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.
• Must be okay with working from ladders and heights.
• Must have good manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, physical fitness, and a good sense of balance.

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 IUOE, Local 302.

Additional Eligibility Information:

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.

Company Values and Diversity Statement:

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: 08/25/2026