Weekend Apprentice Carpenter Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Location: Anchorage, Alaska - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift

Compensation: $46.12 - $46.12 per hour

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

This position is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2026.

Full-Time benefits of a Carpenter at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $10.98 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 experienced and hard-working Carpenter with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and repair buildings, structures, and associated property.
• All carpentry work performed shall be consistent with the construction and appearance of the existing facility or structure, unless otherwise directed.
• Maintenance, repair, and alteration of buildings and structures shall include all structural features such as foundations, walls, doors, door stops, door closures, windows, roof framing, roofing, floors and floor coverings, porches, wood fencing and trim, stairs, fixtures, hardware, exterior and interior painting, and glazing.
• Maintain cable trolley systems and obstacle course apparatuses, and playground equipment.
• Layout, install, replace, repair, and remove interior and exterior walls, floors, roofs, platform towers, steps, handrails, ceilings, and roofs.
• Interior and exterior finishes, trim, and decor shall be maintained to match or exceed existing appearance, and Carpentry work shall be planned and accomplished to offer maximum resistance to fungus, mildew, termites, water absorption, and all other deleterious effects of the environment.
• Carpentry work shall be planned and accomplished to offer maximum resistance to fungus, mildew, termites, water absorption, and all other deleterious effects of the environment.
• Assemble and secure furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Utilized mobile maintenance and inspection devices to maintain a record of all service and repair activities.
• Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements.
• Clean, maintain, adjust, calibrate, and service equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Conduct mold and asbestos testing and abatement as required
• Must be able to operate various hand and power tools.
• Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.
• Must be able to operate company-provided vehicles, trailers, and small equipment, including but not limited to lifts, generators, portable heaters, hoists, and pneumatic equipment.
• Must maintain and wear PPE as required.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of carpentry or construction experience required.
• Must have the ability and be willing to work outside of normal working hours, such as back shift and weekends, in the event of unplanned outages.
• Must be able to work in a variety of different environments, including inclement weather and high man lifts.
• Must be able to read and understand schematics and blueprints.
• Journeyman carpenter license preferred.

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: 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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*** 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.