Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker Fairchild AFB

Location: Airway Heights Washington Fairchild AFB

Type: Non-Exempt Regular

Work Schedule: Full-Time/ Day Shift/ (Mon Fri) Anticipated start date: March 30 2026.

Compensation: $21.18 - $21.18/hour an additional $5.09/hour Health and Welfare Benefit (cash payout with qualifying health insurance)

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 Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker at Tessera include:

• Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• $5.09/hour Health and Welfare Benefit (cash payout with qualifying health insurance)

• 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 hardworking and motivated Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker with a positive/helpful attitude. This is a temporary position and is expected to run up to but no longer than November 30th 2026.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Cut grass using walk-behind or commercial grade riding mowers.

• Operate basic grounds equipment such as leaf blowers string trimmers and small power tools safely and appropriately.

• Trim hedges and edge around walkways flowerbeds and wells using hedge trimmers clippers and edging tools.

• Prune shrubs and trees with shears and hand tools to maintain healthy growth and proper shape.

• Water grass trees shrubs flowerbeds and other landscaped areas as needed including during dry periods using hoses or sprinkler systems.

• Perform trimming alongside grass cutting at all designated locations ensuring clippings are kept off surfaced areas.

• Remove all rubbish debris and trashincluding rocks paper pinecones limbs and items lodged in shrubs hedges fences or along foundationsprior to mowing.

• Clear mowing debris and clippings from surfaced areas immediately after mowing including collecting and disposing of leaves paper and other litter without using water to wash debris onto roadways or paved areas.

• Trim and prune shrubs ground covers native plants and trees according to their natural growth habits to promote health and seasonal appearance.

• Remove fallen trees limbs and debris from improved grounds following periods of heavy wind or rainfall.

• All Other Duties as Assigned*

Qualifications:

• Ability to safely use basic grounds maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers trimmers blowers and hand tools with training provided.

• Willingness to learn routine grounds care tasks including mowing trimming pruning watering and cleaning up debris.

• Physical ability to work outdoors including walking standing bending and lifting.

• Reliable able to follow directions and work independently or with a team in a safe and positive manner.

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:

• A valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.

• 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: be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Tessera complies with Spokane Countys Ordinance C36666 (Ban the Address) your application can include a PO Box mailing address or another address where you could receive mail if needed. Your physical address is not required as part of the application.

If you prefer not to provide an address at all as part of the application please write: do not wish to provide in the address line and you can use Spokane WA 99202 for city state and zip code.

*** 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.

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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