General Maintenance Worker
TesseraAbout the role
General Maintenance Worker
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (United States Air Force Academy)
Type: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Full Time. On-call work may also be required based on operational needs.
Compensation: $28.00/hourly
Deadline: June 29, 2026
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 General Maintenance Worker at Tessera include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- $8.78/hr Health and Welfare Benefit
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
- 11 paid federal holidays and paid time off
- 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 versatile and dependable General Maintenance Worker to support a wide range of facility upkeep and repair tasks at USAFA. This role involves performing skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled maintenance duties across plumbing, electrical, structural, and mechanical systems, while ensuring safety, quality, and operational readiness.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Perform cleaning and housekeeping as part of routine maintenance activities.
- Assist in preventive maintenance of barriers, gates, doors, pools, fountains, HVAC, and carpentry systems.
- Patch walls and ceilings using plaster or compound; paint structures and equipment if needed.
- Repair or replace sinks, toilets, water coolers, paneling, floor tiles, doors, locks, and window panes.
- Conduct concrete repairs on floors, steps, sidewalks, decks, and stoops.
- Replace filters, clean coils, and perform maintenance on belts, pumps, motors, and mechanical rooms.
- Support lead/mold remediation and change batteries in locks and smoke detectors.
- Perform skilled tasks such as ceiling grid installation, storefront repair, and AV equipment mounting.
- Carry out semi-skilled tasks including touch-up painting, caulking, and basic electrical and plumbing fixture replacement.
- Assist craftsmen with tools, materials, and labor support for skilled trade work.
- Respond to customer inquiries and document work status and completion timelines using Maximo.
- Use mobile devices for timekeeping, data entry, and work order management via Maximo.
- Maintain accountability for assigned tools and adhere to all safety procedures and policies.
- Maintain professionalism in appearance and conduct.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of general maintenance experience preferred
- Familiarity with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in varied environments
- Strong attention to detail, safety, and teamwork
Physical Requirements:
Employees must have the ability to perform th
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