Laborer II

Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee - Department of Energy

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

Compensation: $18.43 - $18.43 per hour

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 Laborer II at Tessera include:

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

• $6.20 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 an active and responsible Laborer II with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist skilled trade craftsman by holding objects, supplying tools and materials, positioning materials.

• Installing fastening hardware, such as nuts, bolts, washers, etc

• Operating hand tools, such as wrenches to join or fasten equipment and/or materials, to perform simple tasks of trade.

• Cleaning up after assisting by sweeping and removing left over debris.

• Manually removing paint from fasteners or structures.

• Loading and unloading palletized materials.

• Physically relocating and temporarily fastening to overhead air hoses, electrical cables, and flexible ventilation.

• Provide services required protecting health, supplies, grounds, and real property regarding control of insects, rodents, and other pests.

• Cuts and rakes grass, using walking-type or tractor/riding mowers (less than 2000 lbs.) and large wheel barrels.

• Trims hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells, using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools includes spending large portions of each day operating a weed trimmer on steep sloped areas.

• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs and spreads bark, mulch and manure as assigned.

• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools weed eaters, chain saws and brush cutters.

• Levels ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rack, shovels concrete, dirt, and snow; cleans culverts and ditches, cuts trees and brush.

• Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide.

• Waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods using hose or activating sprinkler system.

• Keeps grounds free from trash, debris, cigarette butts, litter including all trash dumpsters, loading docks, patios, and grounds areas by picking up, burns or carting away daily.

• Responsible for monitoring all range facility for debris. This includes sorting and removal of all expended small arms brass casings after live fire operations.

• Repairs and paints fences, gates, benches, tables and other equipment or structures.

• Repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, outbuildings, mechanical equipment and other equipment, furniture, or structures.

• Cleans comfort stations offices workshops areas, and parking lots by sweeping, pressure washing, washing, mopping, and polishing.

• Moves heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, appliances, automotive, medical engineering, machinery and other furniture, equipment, and items as requested.

• Using shovel, snow blower or snowplow, shall remove snow and ice to maintain clear and safe sidewalks (~800 feet), two-way roadways (~1200 feet), parking areas (~200 vehicles), emergency exits, and fire hydrants. Spreads salt on roadways and walkways as needed to ensure safety.

Qualifications:

• 6 months of facilities maintenance experience preferred.

• Ability to multitask throughout the day required.

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions, on steep inclines, and move on and off ladders required.

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 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:

• 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.

• A Department of Energy (DOE) pre-employment medical examination and drug screening are required. Candidates must meet federal guidelines in order to be considered for this position.

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*** 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.

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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.

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