General Maintenance Worker

Location: Junction City, Kansas – Fort Riley TFM · Type: Non-Exempt · Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift · Pay: $20.41 per hour

About the role

Tessera is seeking a reliable and hard-working General Maintenance Worker with a helpful attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled workers in performing various electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or masonry work.
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of building, ground, and equipment.
• Communicate and interact directly with the customer and supervisors, inform the customer of unexpected or additional repairs and determine customer needs.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Ensure completed work meets quality control standards.
• Make difficult diagnoses and suggest solutions and repairs to customers and supervisors.
• Communicate with scheduler to update status of repairs, estimate completion dates and additional material requirements.
• Follow all Safety Procedures and Policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work in and contribute to a team.
• 1 year of experience in general maintenance/construction work is preferred.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a variety of different environments including high places.
• Must have good manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, physical fitness, and a good sense of balance.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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.
• All Contractor employees shall be legal U.S. residents.
• Contractor personnel shall be able to communicate clearly in the English language.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $5.09 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• 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 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
• Employees may be eligible to receive a $1,000 referral bonus (less applicable taxes) for successfully referring a candidate who is hired for this position