Electrician

Location: Junction City, Kansas – Fort Riley

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift

Compensation: $28.47 - $28.47 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 an Electrician at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $5.09 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 a hardworking and detailed Electrician with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Repair and maintain all voltage electrical wiring, devices, electrical appliances, and equipment from the main electrical meter and back.
• Maintain effective Preventative Maintenance and Quality Control programs on electrical/electronic systems, including but not limited to lighting, HVAC/R, and alarm systems.
• Ensure adequate lighting is maintained in all facilities.
• Restore fixtures to proper operating condition and lighting to all current Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) standards.
• Minor electrical repairs including but not limited to outlet repairs and/or replacement, circuit breaker(s), various sensors, and ground fault interruptions, etc.
• Responsible for cleaning fixture, replacing receptacles, various switches and other connections and performing miscellaneous re-lamping repairs.
• Perform routine electrical maintenance to ensure building systems operate efficiently in accordance with NEC.
• Able to install and/or repair wiring, electrical, and electronic components.
• Plan and layout repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams.
• Record maintenance and repair work performed and the completion of the work.

 

Qualifications: 

• Three (3) years of electrical experience required.
• Journeyman Elecrician license preferred.
• Must have good manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, physical fitness, a good sense of balance, and the ability to distinguish different colors of wire.

 

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.

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Date Posted: 11/02/2026

*** 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.

Per our government contract 2.1.11.3 "All Contractor employees shall be legal U.S. residents. The Contractor shall immediately remove an employee that is not a legal U.S. resident. The Contractor personnel shall be able to communicate clearly in the English language.”

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 or email recruiting@tessera.org.

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