General Maintenance Worker
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 skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled maintenance tasks across plumbing, electrical, structural, and mechanical systems, including patching walls, replacing fixtures, and repairing concrete surfaces
- Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment such as snowplows, forklifts, asphalt rollers, and powered tools for demolition, pavement repair, and signage installation
- Support seasonal operations including snow removal, deicing, and grounds cleanup, with availability for extended shifts during weather events
- Assist in preventive maintenance of pools, fountains, gates, doors, and carpentry systems; clean mechanical rooms and change filters, belts, and batteries
- Respond to customer inquiries, perform building inspections, document issues, and communicate repair status to supervisors and work control
- Maintain accountability for tools and equipment, adhere to safety protocols, and use mobile devices for timekeeping and work order management
- Collaborate with other departments to support athletic facility prep, furniture moves, warehouse operations, and utility maintenance tasks
Qualifications :
Minimum of 2 years of general maintenance experience preferredFamiliarity with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systemsAbility to perform physically demanding tasks and work in varied environmentsStrong attention to detail, safety, and teamworkPhysical 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.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.