Carpenter Lead
Anchorage, AK - USA
Job Summary
Carpenter Lead
Location: Anchorage Alaska Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
Type: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift
Compensation: $50.73 - $50.73 per hour
Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
This position is contingent upon contract award with an anticipated start date of August 25 2026.
Full-Time benefits of a Carpenter Lead at Tessera include:
- Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- $10.98 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit
- 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 to our employees.
Tessera is seeking a hardworking and experienced Carpenter Lead with a positive attitude.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Delegate tasks and provide clear guidance to members of the Structures team ensuring all work is accomplished safely and in compliance with industry standards and contractual requirements.
- Provide technical expertise with the Site Manager for in-house or subcontract accomplishment.
- Communicate and interact directly with the customer informing the customer of unexpected or additional repairs and determining customer needs.
- Assign coordinate and track technicians work assignments as well as reviewing work orders monitoring the safety and well-being of employees and documenting completed assignments.
- Review completed work for quality completeness and customer satisfaction.
- Perform inspections preventative maintenance and repair buildings structures and associated property.
- All carpentry work performed shall be consistent with the construction and appearance of the existing facility or structure unless otherwise directed.
- Maintenance repair and alteration of buildings and structures shall include all structural features such as foundations walls doors doorstops door closures windows roof framing roofing floors and floor coverings porches wood fencing and trim stairs fixtures hardware exterior and interior painting and glazing.
- Maintain cable trolley systems and obstacle course apparatuses and playground equipment
- Layout install replace repair and remove interior and exterior walls floors roofs platform towers steps handrails ceilings and roofs.
- Interior and exterior finishes trim and decor shall be maintained to match or exceed existing appearance and Carpentry work shall be planned and accomplished to offer maximum resistance to fungus mildew termites water absorption and all other deleterious effects of the environment.
- Carpentry work shall be planned and accomplished to offer maximum resistance to fungus mildew termites water absorption and all other deleterious effects of the environment.
- Assemble and secures furniture and fixtures as needed.
- Assist Quality Control and Safety departments in training and inspections as needed.
- Utilize mobile maintenance and inspection systems to maintain appropriate service and repair records and submit documents each day.
- Ensure all installations repairs and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements.
- Clean maintain adjust calibrate and service equipment used in the performance of duties.
- Conduct mold and asbestos testing and abatement as required.
- Must be able to operate various hand and power tools.
- Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.
- Must be able to operate company-provided vehicles trailers and small equipment to include but not limited to lifts generators portable heaters hoists and pneumatic equipment.
- Must maintain and wear PPE as required.
Qualifications:
- Four (4) years of carpentry or construction experience preferred.
- Journeyman carpenter license preferred.
- Ability to work in a variety of different environments including inclement weather and high man lifts. Ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints.
- You must have the ability and be willing to work outside of normal working hours such as back shift and weekends in the event of unplanned outages.
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 70 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.
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Date Posted: 05/21/2026*** 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
About Company
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