Grounds Maintenance Porter

Job Description:

Location: Curtis Bay, MD (US Coast Guard Yard)

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Part-Time 

Compensation: $19.61-$19.61

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 Grounds Maintenance Porter at Tessera include:

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

• $6.50/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 determined Grounds Maintenance Porter with a helpful attitude.

 Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform debris, drain, and ditch cleanup. Must wear personal protective equipment daily.

• Pick up and remove all rubbish, debris, and trash (which includes, but is not limited to; rocks, paper, pine cones, limbs, leaves, animal droppings, and other portable objects) within the maintenance area and all trash, papers and limbs lodged in shrubs, hedges, fences, and along foundation walls.

• Maintains professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.

Qualifications: 

• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.

• Must be able to provide customer service in a professional and courteous manner. 

• Demonstrate ability to multi-task throughout work day, with constant interruptions.

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 driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.

• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's 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: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

• 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.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.

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