General Maintenance Worker III

Skookum; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Employee discounts

EAP

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Tessera is seeking an experienced General Maintenance Worker III to perform skilled to highly skilled maintenance across buildings, plumbing, electrical, and grounds.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of related experience. Candidates should be capable of heavy manual labor, learning various maintenance tasks, and working on a federal installation with security clearances where needed.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma/GED is required.
• Minimum 3 years of closely related experience.
• Knowledge of painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work preferred.
• Ability to learn a wide variety of building and ground maintenance.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a variety of tasks, including painting, carpentry, siding repairs/replacement, glass replacement in doors and windows, minor plumbing, masonry, concrete repairs, and minor electrical work.
• Replace electrical receptacles and switches, fixtures, and bathroom exhaust fan motors.
• Patch holes in walls or ceilings with plaster or compound.
• Repair or replace sinks, water coolers, and toilets; caulking plumbing kitchen fixtures.
• Communicate with customers and supervisors and inform them of repairs and needs.

Skills

Painting

Carpentry

Plumbing

Masonry

Electrical work

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Job description

General Maintenance Worke** r lll- Structural Shop

Location: Siverdale, Washington (Bangor)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time

Compensation: $38.00-$38.00/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 an experienced General Maintenance Worker lll. The General Maintenance Worker III (GM-3) performs skilled to highly skilled work in the general maintenance and upkeep of buildings, plumbing, electrical, structural, grounds, and equipment.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for a variety of tasks, including painting, carpentry, siding repairs/replacement, glass replacement in doors and windows, minor plumbing, masonry, concrete repairs, and minor electrical work. Clean roof drains and gutters.
• Responsible for replacing electrical receptacles and switches, fixtures, and bathroom exhaust fan motors.
• Use plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls or ceilings.
• Repair or replace sinks, water coolers, and toilets. Caulking plumbing kitchen fixtures
• 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.
• Use portable handheld electronic devices to manage work.
• 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.
• Minimum 3 years of closely related experience.
• Knowledge of painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical work preferred.
• Ability to learn a wide variety of building and ground maintenance.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, 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 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.

Date Posted: 09/03/2026

*** 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.

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.”

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 _