Grounds Maintenance Worker Seasonal

Grounds Maintenance Worker Seasonal

Location: Petersburg Virginia (Fort Gregg-Adams)

Type: Non-Exempt Temporary

Work Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift

Compensation: $21.31/hour

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

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

• Health and Welfare Benefit ($5.09 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 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 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 2026. 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 walking-type 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.

• Pick-up 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 0-3 years of experience.

• Must be able to work independently at a fast pace.

• Operate weed 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.

• Multi-task 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 case-by-case 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 E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

• Access to this federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

  Please visit this website for more information: Union Affiliation: This position is represented by the Transport Workers Union of America

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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.

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  ext. 349 or email.

  Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify