Custodian Lead

Custodian Lead – Full Time

Airway Heights, Washington, Fairchild Air Force Base

Non‑Exempt

Full‑time, Early Morning, Day Shift, Monday‑Friday (4:00 am – 11:30 am, 7:30 am – 3:00 pm, or 11:30 am – 7:00 pm). Once trained, the regular shift will be 7:00 am – 3:00 pm.

$19.47 per hour (additional $5.09 per hour cash payout is offered with qualifying health insurance).

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• $5.09 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit (cash payout offered 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 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.

Tessera is seeking a HARDWORKING and MOTIVATED Custodian Lead with a positive/helpful attitude.

• Back up custodial staff with custodial job duties
• Coach, mentor and resolve employee concerns in a respectful and mutually beneficial manner
• Monitor employees to ensure efficient use of time, performance and understanding of work tasks
• Record daily personnel attendance and track employee absences, tardiness, etc.
• Monitor employee interactions and conduct, documenting misconduct on designated Skookum forms
• Assist manager with customer service to meet customer demands
• Assist manager with supply and equipment inventory of locker and storage areas
• Assist manager with managing schedules as needed, including but not limited to call‑outs, vacation or sick leave requests
• Assist manager with ensuring orientation and on‑the‑job training are completed for all new employees / re‑hired employees
• Assist manager with evaluating employee performance for probationary and annual reviews
• Assist manager with various reports—schedules, training, attendance, evaluations, employee documentation, correct time‑keeping, accident reports
• Assist manager with issue, turn‑in & securing of all government and Skookum keys/vehicles/phones. Ensure buildings are secured and safety measures taken when exiting
• Participate with rehabilitation staff in the development and monitoring of individual evaluations, assessments and/or training programs
• Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor
• All other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma / GED required
• 0–3 years of previous custodian or janitorial experience preferred
• Previous leadership skills preferred
• Combination of experience and education will be considered

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time
• 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

• 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 such as a U.S. passport or military , in accordance with the REAL . Please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). more information.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E‑Verify will…