Aquatic Maintenance Lead

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 watertreatment 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 afterhours 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 35 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 drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.

• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers 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: 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 drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

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