General Maintenance Worker

Location: Anchorage, Alaska – Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift 

Compensation: $34.36 - $34.36 per hour

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

This position is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2026.

Full-Time benefits of a General Maintenance Worker at Tessera include:

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

• $10.98 per our Health and Welfare Benefit

• 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 helpful and hardworking General Maintenance Worker with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist skilled workers in performing various electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, or masonry work.

• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the building, grounds, and equipment.

• Communicate and interact directly with the customer and supervisors, informing the customer of unexpected or additional repairs and determining customer needs.

• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints.

• Ensure completed work meets quality control standards.

• Assist trade technicians in diagnosing and suggesting solutions and repairs to customers and supervisors.

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

• Must be able to operate company-provided vehicles, trailers, and small equipment to include but not limited to lifts, generators, portable heaters, hoists, and pneumatic equipment.

• Utilize mobile maintenance and inspection devices to maintain a record of all service and repair activities.

• Follow all Safety Procedures and Policies.

• Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.

• Assemble and secure furniture and equipment as required.

• Maintain and wear PPE as required.

• Additional general maintenance tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Six (6) months of facilities maintenance experience preferred.

• 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.

• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

• Must be able 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 70 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.