Facilities Maintenance Manager

Facilities Maintenance Manager

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

Type: Exempt

Work Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift

Compensation: $110,000 - $125,000 Annually, dependent on experience

Deadline: September 30, 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 Facilities Maintenace Manager at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 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 confident and capable Facilities Maintenance Manager who thrives on leadership, precision, and purpose. Overseeing total facilities at USAFA, you'll play a vital role in ensuring mission-critical buildings and infrastructure remain safe, functional, and fully operational. You'll lead skilled trades teams, manage daily maintenance activities, and uphold the highest standards of service and contract compliance. If you're someone who takes pride in building strong teams, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly, Tessera welcomes your expertise and supports your growth every step of the way.

Productivity, workplace safety, customer satisfaction, and the team's success is dependent on the leadership team position's efforts. The success of this position will draw from Tessera's leadership competencies: Mission and Values: Safety Leadership; Operations Excellence; Customer Service; and Servant Leadership.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

Core Leadership Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of AbilityOne and SourceAmerica programs.
• Uphold and embody Tessera's core values.
• Align team goals with Tessera's value proposition, ensuring highly engaged employees contribute to customer satisfaction.
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards on job sites through effective risk controls and utilize Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).
• Conduct root cause analyses to promote a safe working environment and maintain adherence to Tessera's Accident Reporting process.
• Foster positive client interactions using effective interpersonal skills, demonstrating respect, empathy, and responsiveness.

Essential Duties:

• Supervise daily operations and maintenance of utility systems including water distribution, wastewater treatment, steam plants, and electrical infrastructure.
• Coordinate preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities across utility assets.
• Monitor system performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to optimize energy use and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and federal regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA).
• Manage utility personnel, including technicians and operators; oversee training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain documentation such as maintenance logs, inspection reports, permits, and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams on utility upgrades, expansions, and sustainability initiatives.
• Respond to utility outages and emergencies, ensuring timely resolution and communication with base leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related maintenance field preferred
• Minimum 5 years in facilities maintenance or work control, with supervisory experience in a multi-trade environment.
• Proficiency in Maximo or other CMMS platforms
• Strong understanding of shop operations and building systems
• Excellent communication, customer service, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to interpret contract requirements and interact professionally with military and government personnel
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

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:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Common Access Card (CAC) for this position.
• 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.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.

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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.

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 emailrecruiting@tessera.org.