General Maintenance Mechanic Lead

General Maintenance Mechanic Lead

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (United States Air Force Academy)

Type: Non - Exempt

Work Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift

Compensation: $41.44 - $41.44 /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 a General Maintenance Mechanic 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, 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 dedicated and highly skilled professional to join our team as a General Maintenance Mechanic – Lead (GMM Lead), a role that exemplifies excellence, reliability, and leadership in the field. The GMM Lead plays a pivotal role in supporting facility operations and infrastructure readiness. This position is designed for experienced tradespeople who demonstrate initiative and integrity while guiding, training, and assisting technicians across multiple disciplines. The GMM Lead serves as a trusted technical resource and field mentor, ensuring work quality, safety compliance, and operational efficiency. This classification supports multi-disciplinary tasks across carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems, contributing meaningfully to mission success and operational resilience.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead and perform general maintenance across multiple trades, including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems, ensuring quality and adherence to safety standards.
• Provide on-the-job training, guidance, and technical support to technicians, assisting with troubleshooting and field task execution.
• Inspect completed work for compliance with technical specifications, safety protocols, and operational efficiency.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment and rigging tools safely while responding to emergency maintenance needs and seasonal tasks such as snow removal.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents; manage work orders, documentation, and inventory tracking using mobile and computer systems.
• Collaborate effectively with other trades, supervisors, and base personnel while maintaining professionalism and strict adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in general maintenance or a skilled trade
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training in one or more trades preferred
• Must have experience as an electrician, plumber/fitter, carpenter, or HVAC mechanic
• Demonstrated leadership in field operation
• Ability to train and mentor others effectively
• High level of safety awareness and adherence to protocols

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.

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 email recruiting@tessera.org.

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