General Maintenance Worker

About the role

Tessera is seeking a hard-working and dedicated General Maintenance Worker with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a variety of tasks, which may include applying touch-up paint, painting structures or buildings, replacing windows, changing door fixtures, and repairing or replacing paneling.
• Assists skilled workers in performing various electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or masonry work.
• Maintains and upkeeps buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Operates power tools such as circular saws, miter saws, reciprocating saws, hand drills, impact drills, hand saws, routers, chain saws, etc., in a safe manner.
• Operates a forklift to move materials.
• Operates a vehicle with a trailer attached.
• Communicates and interacts directly with customers, informing them of unexpected or additional repairs and determining customer needs.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Ensures completed work meets quality control standards.
• Communicates with the scheduler to update the status of repairs and estimate completion dates.
• Removes snow and ice to maintain clear and safe sidewalks, two-way roadways, parking areas, emergency exits, and fire hydrants.
• Ensures roadways and walkways are treated as needed to ensure safety.
• Picks up and disposes of trash, debris, cigarette butts, and litter including around all trash dumpsters, loading docks, and patios daily.
• Provides services required to protect health, supplies, grounds, and real property with regard to control of insects, rodents, and other pests.
• Maintains professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid forklift certification or the ability to obtain one required.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, occasionally in all weather conditions.

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.
• 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.
• A Department of Energy (DOE) pre-employment medical examination and drug screening are required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Accrual of 10 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