Grounds Maintenance Worker Seasonal

Grounds Maintenance Worker Seasonal

Location: Petersburg Virginia (Fort GreggAdams)

Type: NonExempt Temporary

Work Schedule: FullTime Day Shift

Compensation: $18.96 $18.96/hour

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

FullTime Temporary benefits of a Grounds Maintenance Worker at Tessera include:

• Health and Welfare Benefit $4.22 per hour worked)
• Paid holidays and paid sick leave
• Professional development certifications and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and engaging wellness program

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 purposedriven 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 hardworking and motivated Grounds Maintenance Worker with a positive attitude. This is a temporary position and is expected to run up to but no longer than November 30 2025. This is an entry level opportunity to gain experience with maintaining and repairing grounds of industrial commercial or public property around facilities such as buildings camp and picnic grounds parks playgrounds greenhouses and athletic fields and provide service on all grounds to ensure the grounds are clean safe and attractive while supporting our government customer. Employees will train to operate various types of equipment and learn other skills or trades for advancement. Also there are opportunities for pay increases based on the employees ability to operate equipment requiring certifications and a willingness to volunteer during snow removal operations

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Cut grass using walkingtype or commercial grade riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs..
• 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.
• Spray lawn shrubs and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.
• Plant grass flowers trees and shrubs.
• Water lawn and shrubs during dry periods using a hose or activating sprinkler system.
• Pickup and cart away leaves paper or other litter.
• Remove snow from walkways driveways roads or parking lots using shovel and snow blower; spread salt on walkways and other areas.
• Repair and paint fences gates benches tables guardrails and outbuildings.
• Assists with repair of roads walkways and buildings.
• May clean comfort stations offices workshop areas and parking lots by sweeping/blowing washing mopping and polishing.
• Clean and maintain buildings vehicles tools and equipment. May require hand washing mowing equipment and vehicles on a routine basis to include scrubbing and using a power washer. Building work may include janitorial work mold removal and movement/disposal of furnishings and equipment and other unskilled tasks.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 03 years of experience.
• Must be able to work independently at a fast pace.
• Operate eater blower and/or mower on a regular basis.
• Operate tractor and commercial grade riding mowers and/or other equipment as necessary.
• May be required to use manual or power tools to complete work assignments.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Read and understand contract requirements and maps.
• Multitask throughout workday with constant interruptions.
• Customer service oriented.
• Position requires working outside in the weather; conditions may include rain cold and/or heat.

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 casebycase 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:

• Valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and EVerify will be conducted for this position.