Grounds Maintenance Worker

Tessera; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Health and Welfare Benefit

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a Skilled and professional Grounds Maintenance Worker at our Silverdale location in Washington. The role focuses on maintaining grounds around facilities, performing mowing, trimming, edging, and debris removal, and operating basic equipment.

The position requires a willingness to work full-time day shifts, with a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive team environment. Candidates must meet safety and physical demands as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in ground maintenance or prior laborer experience preferred.
• Able to read and understand contract requirements and maps.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair grounds around facilities.
• Mow, trim, edge, weed, and brush control.
• Remove rubbish and debris from maintenance area and around buildings.
• Operate basic grounds equipment and, if needed, tractors or mowers.
• Respond to calls promptly and manage multi-tasking during the day.
• Shovel snow, apply salt on walkways and other areas.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Teamwork

Reading maps/contracts

Job description

Grounds Maintenance Worker

Location

Silverdale, Washington - Bangor

Type

Non-Exempt

Work Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift

Compensation

$21.68-$21.68/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 Grounds Maintenance Worker at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $5.09/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 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 seeking a Skilled and professional Grounds Maintenance Worker with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintain and repair the grounds up to and around the facilities.
• Perform mowing, trimming, edging, weed and brush control.
• Pick up and remove all rubbish, debris, and trash (which includes, but is not limited to; rocks, paper, pinecones, limbs, and other portable objects) within the maintenance area and all trash, papers and limbs lodged in shrubs, hedges, fences, and along foundation walls.
• Load large wheel barrels with debris.
• Perform basic maintenance of grounds equipment.
• May operate a tractor and/or mower, weed eaters, chain saws, pressure washer and brush cutters.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task throughout workday, with constant interruptions; Utilize company cell phones. Respond to phone calls promptly.
• Remove snow from walkways, driveways, roads, or parking lots using shovel and snow blower, spreads salt on walkways and other areas.

Qualifications:

• 6 months experience in ground maintenance or prior laborer experience is preferred.
• Work both independently and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Read and understand contract requirements and maps.

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.

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.

AmeriCorps is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

This position is not employed by Tessera.