Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker Lead

Skookum Contract Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker Lead. This role involves overseeing grounds maintenance tasks, operating equipment, and ensuring the efficient use of time among team members. With a commitment to creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities, this organization offers a supportive and mission-driven work environment. This position is temporary, expected to last until November 30, 2025, and provides a chance to contribute to a meaningful cause while developing skills in grounds maintenance. Join a team that values commitment, integrity, and quality in their work.

Benefits

$4.93/ hour Health and Welfare Benefit

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Professional development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Engaging wellness program

Qualifications

• Must have a valid state driver’s license and ability to maintain coverage.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and ability to perform heavy physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, trimming, edging, and weed control.
• Operate grounds equipment and maintain professionalism in appearance.

Skills

Knowledge of safe work practices

Ability to perform heavy physical labor

Demonstrate ability to multi-task

Tools

Tractor

Mower

Weed eaters

Chain saws

Brush cutters

Job description

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker Lead

Location: Airway Heights, Washington (FAFB)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time, seasonal

Compensation: $21.60 - $21.60/ hour

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible employees.

Benefits of a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker Lead at Tessera include:

• $4.93/ hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Paid holidays and paid sick leave
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and engaging wellness program

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 motivated and hardworking Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker with a positive and helpful attitude. This is a temporary position and is expected to run up to but no longer than November 30, 2025.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Perform basic maintenance of grounds equipment.
• Operate a tractor and/or mower, weed eaters, chain saws and brush cutters.
• Reading and understanding contract requirements and maps.
• Ability to multi-task throughout the workday.
• Schedule, oversee and assist in performing weekly general equipment maintenance and report any damage or issues to Supervisor/Site Mechanic.
• Mentor employee concerns in a respectful and mutually beneficial manner.
• Monitor employees to ensure efficient use of time, performance and understanding of work tasks.
• Record daily personnel attendance and report any absences or tardiness to the Site Manager.
• Monitor employee conduct and report any concerns to the Site Manager.
• Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.
• Plan and post weekly crew schedule.
• Submit weekly report to QC department.
• Order and pick up parts for grounds equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Reading and understanding contract requirements and maps.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task throughout workday, with constant interruptions.

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.

Requirements:

• A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum’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.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.

Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance.

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.