Custodian - Fairchild AFB

Location: Airway Heights, Washington, (Fairchild AFB and surrounding areas)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday and occasional weekends (4:00am – 12:30pm, 7:30am – 3:00pm, Or 10:00am – 6:30pm) (This position requires driving)

Compensation: $18.11 - $18.11/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 Custodian at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• $5.09/hour Health and Welfare Benefit (cash payout offered with qualifying health insurance)

• 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 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 Motivated and Hard-Working Custodian with a positive/can-do attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Follow all industrial safety guidelines, apply required safety training, and actively promote a safe and healthy work environment at all worksites.

• Communicate professionally and courteously with customers, coworkers, and site personnel at all times.

• Clean and sanitize restroom facilities and replenish supplies in accordance with contract standards, following all cross-contamination procedures.

• Sweep, wet/dry mop, vacuum, and dust offices, hallways, high-traffic areas, doorways, stairwells, and building entrances and exits according to established schedules and contract requirements.

• Collect and remove trash and recyclables from lunchrooms, coffee areas, restrooms, shower and locker areas, and office spaces in compliance with contract standards and schedules.

• Restock janitorial and facility supplies daily to ensure areas are properly maintained.

• Clean shower stalls, damp wipe surfaces to remove dust, restock supplies, and mop floors while following cross-contamination procedures.

• Maintain janitor lockers (J-lockers) by practicing good housekeeping in accordance with EM 385-1-1 requirements, including daily cleaning and organization.

• Clean, rinse, and properly store all equipment after each use.

• Operate wet/dry vacuum equipment in assigned areas according to the established schedule.

• Secure and lock doors after cleaning is completed in assigned areas.

• *All other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:    

• High School Diploma/GED required

• 0 – 3 years of previous custodian or janitorial experience preferred

• Combination of experience and education will be considered

 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 45 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.

• Tessera complies with Spokane County's Ordinance C36666 (Ban the Address), your application can include a PO Box, mailing address or another address where you could receive mail if needed. Your physical address is not required as part of the application.

• If you prefer not to provide an address at all as part of the application, please write: "do not wish to provide" in the address line and you can use Spokane, WA 99202 for city, state and zip code.

An AmeriCorps application is required (may include a resume).  Visit the AmeriCorps website at https://www.americorps.gov/join to apply on-line.

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

This position is not employed by Tessera.