Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker-Fairchild AFB

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 per hour + health and welfare benefit $5.09 per hour (cash payout with qualifying health insurance).

Benefits: Tessera offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full‑time employees.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Welfare Benefit – $5.09 per hour cash payout with qualifying health insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, 12 paid days of vacation at start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance 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 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 and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in a purpose‑driven culture and our core values of Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity.

Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker (Temporary – up to Nov 30, 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 trash—including rocks, paper, pinecones, limbs, and items lodged in shrubs, hedges, fences, or along foundations—prior 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 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:

• 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; 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 ‑compliant driver’s license or an acceptable alternative.
• 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.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact for accommodation or support: (360) 475‑0756 ext. 349 or email recruiting.

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled. Tessera participates in E‑Verify.