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Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time, seasonal

Compensation: $19.84 - $19.84/hour

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

Benefits of a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker 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 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:

+ Cut grass using walking-type or commercial grade riding mowers.

+ Trim hedges and edges around walkways, flowerbeds and wells using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools.

+ Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears and other hand tools.

+ Shall water all grass, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, and improve areas when needed. May include watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods using a hose or activating sprinkler system.

+ Trimming shall be performed in conjunction with grass cutting at all locations identified. Clippings shall not be allowed on surfaced areas.

+ Prior to mowing, the employee shall 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, paper and limbs lodged in shrubs, hedges, fences, and along foundation walls.

+ Mowing debris and clippings shall be removed from surfaced areas immediately after completion of mowing operations. To include picking up and carting away leaves, paper or other litter. Water shall not be used to remove clippings from roadways or other paved areas.

+ Trim and prune shrubs, ground covers, native plants, and trees according to their natural growth habit for proper health, attractive appearance in the appropriate season.

+ Shall remove fallen trees, limbs, and debris on improved grounds after periods of heavy wind or rainfall. Ability to multi-task throughout the workday.

+ All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of safe work practices.

+ Ability to perform heavy physical labor.

+ 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:

+ 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 (http://www.skookum.org/) to complete an application.

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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.

I f you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

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

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

Please submit a resume if you do not currently see an opportunity but are interested in working for Tessera.

Tessera has carried forward our social mission "creating opportunities for people with disabilities" in all that we aspire to be. From our humble beginnings in small-town America, we have grown to be the best value provider of choice in the defense industrial complex and aerospace manufacturing sectors. Tessera does this by first investing in our people.

Tessera’s customers rely on Tessera to consistently deliver a quality product on time so that the customer in turn can accomplish their jobs. This drives Tessera’s core value proposition – We meet our mission when our customer meets their mission.

This philosophy is critical to our success as a team. At Tessera, we work diligently to sharpen our leaders’ skills so they can provide exceptional client support. Tessera is dedicated to ensuring specialized recruitment, career advancement, and job training methods are employed across the nation. Tessera is a national leader in Disability and Veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention.

We offer competitive wages and benefits, including providing professional growth opportunities. Working at Tessera is not just a job; it's a career to be proud of that allows us to positively influence others' lives each day! We currently support over 1,300 employees in 13 states, and we are growing every day across the nation.