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Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker Lead

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time, seasonal

Compensation: $21.60 - $21.60/ hour

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

Benefits of a Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker Lead 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 Seasonal 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:

+ Perform mowing, trimming, edging, weed and brush control.

+ 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, papers and limbs lodged in shrubs, hedges, fences, and along foundation walls.

+ Perform basic maintenance of grounds equipment.

+ Operate a tractor and/or mower, weed eaters, chain saws and brush cutters.

+ Reading and understanding contract requirements and maps.

+ Ability to multi-task throughout the workday.

+ Schedule, oversee and assist in performing weekly general equipment maintenance and report any damage or issues to Supervisor/Site Mechanic.

+ Mentor employee concerns in a respectful and mutually beneficial manner.

+ Monitor employees to ensure efficient use of time, performance and understanding of work tasks.

+ Record daily personnel attendance and report any absences or tardiness to the Site Manager.

+ Monitor employee conduct and report any concerns to the Site Manager.

+ Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.

+ Plan and post weekly crew schedule.

+ Submit weekly report to QC department.

+ Order and pick up parts for grounds equipment.

+ All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

+ Knowledge of safe work practices.

+ Ability to perform heavy physical labor.

+ Reading and understanding contract requirements and maps.

+ 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:

+ A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum’s insurance.

+ 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.