Grounds Maintenance Worker

Location: Baltimore Maryland (USCG YARD Curtis Bay)

Type: Full Time NonExempt
Work Schedule: Variable Shift

Compensation: $19.00$19.00/hour

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

FullTime benefits of a Grounds Maintenance Worker at Tessera include:

• Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & ShortTerm Disability Insurance

• Health and Welfare Benefit $5.33 per hour worked)

• 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 fulltime employees

Tessera is a national nonprofit 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 missionfocused culture as well as 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 responsible and organized Grounds Maintenance Worker with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Operate and maintain mowers pressure washers trimmers snow plows/blower etc.

• Assists in repair of roads walks buildings and mechanical equipment.

• Removal and maintenance of snow and ice to keep clear safe sidewalks twoway roads parking areas emergency exits and fire hydrants.

• Trims and prunes shrubs ground covers native plants and trees planted in improved grounds according to their natural growth habit for proper health and attractive appearance in the appropriate season.

• Ensure that all ruts are repaired upon lawn mowing completion weather permitting.

• Prior to mowing the Contractor shall pick up and remove all rubbish debris and trash (which includes but is not limited to; rocks paper pine cones limbs and other portable objects) within the maintenance area and all trash papers 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. Water shall not be used to remove clippings from roadways or other paved areas.

• The fence line located along unimproved grounds shall be kept free and clear of shrubbery and vegetation. Fencing material must be kept clean of any vegetation that might entwine itself into the fence.

• Shall seed designated areas to ensure a full even lawn growth throughout seeded areas with no bare or uneven spots after six weeks of growth from the time of seeding.

• Shall trim and prune shrubs ground covers native plants and trees planted in improved grounds according to their natural growth habit for proper health attractive appearance in the appropriate season.

• Shall remove all fallen trees limbs and debris deposited by water runoff on improved grounds after periods of heavy wind or rainfall.

• Operate eater blower and/or mower on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

• Up to three 3 years of experience in Facilities and Grounds Maintenance.

• Working knowledge of common hand and power tools.

Physical Demands:

• Position may require working in high places such as scaffolding ladders manlifts and/or cherry pickers.

• Position duties require working outside in the weather. Conditions may include rain cold and/or heat.

Requirements:

• A valid State Drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance company.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances as background checks will be conducted for this position.

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Tessera is a national nonprofit 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 missionfocused 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.

If you require an accommodation or support please contact us at

ext. 349 or email.

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled Tessera participates in EVerify