General Maintenance Worker I (Laborer)

General Maintenance Worker l  (Laborer)

Location: Silverdale, Washington (Bangor)

Type: Non-Exempt  

Work Schedule: Full-time 

Compensation: $25.26 - $25.25/hr

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  

• $11.41/hour 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 for our employees.  

Tessera is seeking a motivated General Maintenance Worker (GMW) to assist with the upkeep and repair of facilities for WSBOSC. This entry-level role performs unskilled semi-skilled maintenance tasks across building, plumbing, electrical, structural, grounds, and equipment systems. Working under the guidance of skilled tradesmen and foremen, the GMW will gain hands-on experience and develop skills toward becoming semi-skilled in building and equipment maintenance. 

Typical duties include but are not limited to:  

• Responsible for a variety of tasks, which may include applying touch-up paint, caulking, replacing floor and ceiling tile, replacing electrical outlets, switching covers and bulbs, repairing/replacing door hardware, cleaning roof drains and gutters.  

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

• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of buildings, 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.  

• Make difficult diagnoses and suggest solutions and repairs to customers and supervisors.  

• Communicate with the scheduler to update the status of repairs and estimate completion dates.  

Qualifications:   

• Highschool Diploma/GED is required. 

• 0-3 years in general Maintenance/closely related field. 

• 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 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.