Structural Lead
Location: Colorado Springs CO (United States Air Force Acacemy)
Type: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Full Time Day Shift
Compensation: $40.06 - $40.06 /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 Structural 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 skilled dependable and safety-focused Structures Lead to oversee building and structural maintenance operations at USAFA. This role involves leading a multi-disciplinary team in performing repairs renovations and upkeep of buildings grounds and equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership technical expertise across trades and a commitment to quality and compliance in a mission-critical environment.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Lead and coordinate multi-trade crews in performing structural maintenance and repairs including carpentry masonry roofing painting plumbing and electrical work
- Interpret blueprints and technical specifications to plan assign and execute work orders using the Maximo system ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation
- Oversee welding and fabrication tasks on structural components piping systems and pressure vessels in compliance with ASME codes and safety standards
- Perform and supervise repairs across HVAC mechanical and electrical systems including fixtures motors plumbing fixtures and concrete surfaces
- Ensure all work meets USAFA OSHA and DoD quality control standards; maintain clean safe and functional environments including snow removal and seasonal upkeep
- Train and mentor team members; manage inventory conduct inspections and maintain reports on schedules training timekeeping and incident documentation
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities or structural maintenance
- At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role
- Experience working on federal or military installations preferred
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification preferred
- Forklift and Aerial Lift Certification preferred
- EPA Lead-Safe Certification preferred
- Trade licenses in plumbing electrical or general contracting preferred
- CPR/First Aid Certification preferred
- Welding certifications (AWS Certified Welder ASME Section IX familiarity) for pressure vessel and structural welding tasks preferred
- Proficiency in reading blueprints technical manuals and work orders
- Skilled in general contracting trades including carpentry masonry plumbing electrical and painting
- Experience with welding metal fabrication and pressure vessel repair
- Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g. Maximo) for work order management
- Strong leadership communication and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work in varied environments including inclement weather and elevated workspaces
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:
Union Affiliation:
This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 113 and the United Association (UA) Local 58.
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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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ext. 349 or email.
Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify