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Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Tessera
Dickerson, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026
Grounds Maintenance Laborer

Location: National Institution of Health (Dickerson, MD location) Poolesville, MD

Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Variable Shifts

Compensation: $19.87-$19.87/hr.

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 Laborer at Tessera include:

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

  • Health and Welfare Benefit ($6.50 per hour worked)

  • 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 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.

Tessera is seeking a hardworking and experienced Grounds Maintenance Laborer with a professional attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

  • Mowing, pressure washing, trimming, raking grass, picking up brush, and loading large wheel barrels.

  • Responsible for planting grass, flowers, tress, and shrubs.

  • Responsible for spreading bark, mulch, manure.

  • Active sprinkler system and utilize hoses to water all grass, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, and improve areas.

  • Pick up all trash, debris, litter, including trash dumpsters, loading docks, and patios.

  • Operate weed eaters, chainsaws, and brush cutters.

  • Operate mower, weed trimmer, basic mechanical grounds equipment, and other equipment as necessary.

  • Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment.

  • Shovel, blow snow, plow snow, and remove snow and ice to maintain clear and safe sidewalks, roadways, parking areas, emergency exits, and fire hydrants. Additionally spread salts on roadways and walkways to ensure safety.

  • Clean and maintain ground equipment daily.

Qualifications:

  • Up to three (3) years of experience in grounds maintenance preferred.

  • Working knowledge of common hand and power tools.

Physical Demands:

  • Position duties require working outside in the weather. Conditions may include rain, cold and/or heat.

  • Work site location can include steep inclines, such as slopes, hills, and uneven ground surfaces.

  • Position may require working in high places such as scaffolding, ladders, man baskets, and/or cherry pickers.

Requirements:

  • Valid Driver's license preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain approval to operate a vehicle by Tessera's insurance carrier.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.

*** 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.

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify


Skookum is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

 

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