General Maintenance Worker III

Location: Poolesville Maryland (National Institutes of Health Animal Center)

Type: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $32.95-$32.95/hour

Work Schedule: Full-Time Evening Overnight Shifts and Weekends

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 III at Tessera include:

• Medical and Life insurance available for eligible employees

• Health and Welfare Benefit ($6.50 per hour worked)

• 11 paid federal holidays and accrual of paid vacation on a pro-rata basis based on number of hours worked paid sick leave.

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance 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

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 an experienced and reliable General Maintenance Worker III with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Painting carpentry siding repairs/replacement glass replacement in doors and windows minor plumbing masonry concrete repairs and minor electrical work. Clean roof drains and gutters.

• Replacing electrical receptacles and switches fixtures and bathroom exhaust fan motors.

• Using plaster or compound to patch minor holes and cracks in walls or ceilings.

• Repairing or replacing sinks water coolers and toilets. Caulking plumbing kitchen fixtures.

• Repairing or replacing concrete floors steps decks stoops and sidewalks.

• Communicating directly with the customer and supervisors; informing the customer of unexpected or additional repairs and determining customer needs.

• Responding to customer inquiries and complaints.

• Provide diagnoses and suggest solutions and repairs to customers and supervisors.

• Follow safety procedures and policies while exercising judgment flexibility creativity and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs and safety procedures.

• Act as a positive representative of the company and maintain professionalism in appearance attitude and demeanor.

• Responsible for entering all work order data into Maximo.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight (8) year of Facilities/Grounds Maintenance is preferred; Equivalent combination of experience and education allowed.

• Knowledge of painting carpentry plumbing masonry and electrical work preferred.

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.

• Position duties require working outside in the weather. Conditions may include rain cold and/or heat.
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
• 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 carrier.
• 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.

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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.

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 E-Verify