General Maintenance Worker

Location: Fort Riley, Kansas – Fort Riley TFM

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift

Compensation: $20.41 - $20.41 per 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 General Maintenance Worker at Tessera include:

• 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 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

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. Please contact the recruiter for more information.

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 to our employees.

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

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• 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.

• Communicates with scheduler to update status of repairs, estimate completion dates and additional material requirements.

• Follows 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:

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.

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*** 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.

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.

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

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email [email protected].

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify