Base Maintenance Laborer – Day Shift with Benefits

Tessera; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition assistance

11 paid federal holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a dependable Laborer to support the Base Maintenance Contract at USAFA in Colorado Springs. The role involves general facility support, material handling, refuse collection, snow removal, and assisting skilled trades under supervision.

This full-time, day-shift position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition assistance, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of general labor or maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience on military installations or government contracts is a plus.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and manual labor techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled trades personnel with tools, materials, and basic tasks.
• Perform general maintenance such as cleaning, debris removal, and site preparation.
• Load, unload, and transport materials, equipment, and supplies across the installation.
• Operate basic hand tools and power equipment under supervision.
• Load and unload trucks and other conveyances; move supplies and materials.
• Dig, fill, and tamp earth excavations; level ground using hand tools.
• Shovel concrete and snow; spread sand and deicer on icy roads and walkways.
• Clean culverts, ditches, roofs, and gutters to maintain drainage and safety.
• Support road patching and minor repair activities as directed.
• Empty outdoor trash cans and cigarette disposal containers; remove litter and debris from designated areas.
• Respond to work orders and assist with setup or teardown for base events or facility changes.
• Assist with customer requests such as staging chairs and lighting for events, and disposing of used pallets and packing materials.
• Maintain work areas in clean and orderly condition.
• Perform on-call /standby work as needed.
• Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills

General labor

Maintenance experience

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Follow instructions

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Tessera is seeking a dependable Laborer to support the Base Maintenance Contract at USAFA in Colorado Springs. The role involves general facility support, material handling, refuse collection, snow removal, and assisting skilled trades under supervision.

This full-time, day-shift position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition assistance, and development opportunities.