Aquatic Maintenance Lead
Location: Colorado Springs, CO (United States Air Force Academy)
Type: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift
Compensation: $42.61 - $42.61 /hourly
Deadline: December 31, 2025
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 Aquatic Maintenance Lead 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, accrual of 22 paid days of vacation at the start of employment.
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 dependable, safety focused Aquatic Maintenance Lead to serve as the technical lead for USAFA pools and aquatics systems. The Lead will perform hands-on MEP troubleshooting and repairs, manage CMMS/IoT work orders and preventive maintenance, mentor and train technicians in technical skills and safety, enforce public health standards, and coordinate repairs, upgrades, and vendors to ensure reliable, code compliant aquatic facilities.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Lead daily operations and preventative maintenance of all pools, spas, and water‑treatment systems, including pumps, filters, chemical feeders, heaters, and pool automation.
Monitor and manage pool water chemistry and sanitation; perform routine testing, adjustments, and recordkeeping to meet health code standards.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues affecting aquatic systems; coordinate or perform corrective work to restore service quickly.
Supervise, train, and mentor technicians and seasonal staff on maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and CMMS workflows.
Create, assign, and close work orders and PMs in the CMMS (e.g., Maximo); maintain accurate asset records, parts inventory, and maintenance logs.
Conduct regular inspections, identify deterioration or safety hazards, and recommend or schedule repairs and reliability improvements.
Coordinate with base facilities, engineers, public health, and contractors to schedule outages, installations, and capital work with minimal disruption.
Respond to service emergencies, pool incidents, and after‑hours issues as required, ensuring safety and rapid resolution.
Enforce OSHA, USAFA, and public health safety standards; maintain PPE, fall protection, and confined space best practices.
Oversee and perform glycol system management, including monitoring, testing, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance, safety, and environmental compliance.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum 3–5 years of pool/aquatics maintenance experience with MEP troubleshooting (pumps, filtration, chemical feed, HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
Experience managing water chemistry and compliance with state/local health codes.
CMMS experience (Maximo preferred) or demonstrable ability to use computerized work order systems.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or equivalent preferred
HVACR, electrical, plumbing, or manufacturer installer certifications preferred
OSHA 10/30; fall protection training preferred
HAZMAT/HAZCOM (29CFR 1910.100) training 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.
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.
Union Affiliation:
This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 113, and the United Association (UA), Local 58.
*** 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.
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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.
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(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@tessera.org.