Seasonal Lead Tractor Operator-Fairchild AFB

Location: Airway Heights, Washington - Fairchild AFB

Type: Non-Exempt, Regular

Work Schedule: Full-Time/ Day Shift/ (Mon - Fri) Anticipated start date: May 4th, 2026.

Compensation: $25.52 - $25.52/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 Lead Tractor Operator 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:

• Implement the weekly grounds work plan to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Lead morning crew meetings to review the daily schedule, clarify expectations, and address any safety concerns or hazards.
• Promptly report and assist in resolving any safety issues to the Supervisor.
• Complete end-of-day documentation detailing services performed and their locations.
• Oversee the organization, cleanliness, and proper use of the equipment shop.
• Schedule, supervise, and assist with weekly general equipment maintenance, reporting any damage or mechanical issues to the Supervisor or Site Mechanic.
• Develop task-specific safety plans to ensure the health and well-being of all grounds employees.
• Assist the Site Supervisor and Site Safety Representative with conducting monthly safety training sessions.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all grounds equipment, including proper operation, safety concerns, and required PPE.
• Coach, mentor, and provide guidance to employees, addressing concerns in a professional and respectful manner.
• Provide timely feedback to the Supervisor regarding work-related issues, including situations that may require disciplinary action.
• Document daily attendance and time-off requests-including no-call/no-show, sick leave, and vacation-and communicate these to the Supervisor or Pay Administrator.
• Serve as a positive representative of the company and model professionalism in appearance, attitude, and behavior.
• Effectively communicate with the Air Force customer and other stakeholders as required.
• Perform mowing, trimming, edging, and weed and brush control across assigned areas.
• Collect and remove all rubbish, debris, and trash-including rocks, paper, pinecones, limbs, and other objects-from grounds, landscaped areas, and along foundation walls.
• Perform basic maintenance on all grounds equipment.
• Operate tractors, mowers, weed eaters, chain saws, brush cutters, and other grounds equipment safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret contract requirements, site maps, and work orders to ensure tasks are completed accurately.
• Submit weekly reports to the QC department summarizing work completed and any issues encountered.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading grounds or equipment crews, with the ability to plan daily work, run crew meetings, and ensure tasks are completed safely and on schedule.
• Strong working knowledge of tractor and grounds equipment operation and maintenance, including safety requirements, PPE, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and communicate effectively, providing guidance to employees while maintaining professionalism with supervisors and customers.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with experience completing reports, documenting attendance, interpreting work orders or site maps, and following contract requirements.

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.

Tessera complies with Spokane County's 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 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.

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

Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance.

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

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or emailrecruiting@tessera.org.