Maintenance Supervisor - Building Shops

Skookum Aerospace Manufacturing; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor – Building Shops on Oak Harbor, WA to lead plumbing, mechanical, structural, pest, and lock shop teams. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and compliance while optimizing personnel, schedules, and resources to meet client needs.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in facilities maintenance, a related bachelor’s degree, and relevant certifications; experience with Maximo and BI is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of experience and education allowed.
• 5-8 years experience in facilities maintenance or related fields.
• Certifications such as Maintenance Manager (CMM), Reliability Leader (CRL), or CPMM preferred; CMM within first year required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, train, and develop maintenance staff across shops.
• Plan and coordinate work for multiple shops with proper crafts, materials, and schedules.
• Finalize weekly schedules and balance workloads; track execution with shop leads.
• Mentor and train through skills matrix, OJT, and formal classes.
• Ensure safe, compliant, reliable maintenance with quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with government representatives, customers, and internal teams.
• Inspect work orders; ensure contract compliance and quality; manage client communications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Contract management

Operational excellence

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

Maximo

BI

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - Building ShopsLocation: O ak Harbor, WA (NAS Whidbey Island – NSBOSC)Type: Exemp tWork Schedule: Full-timeCompensation: $ 125,000.00-$150,000.00 /annually (Tessera's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience .)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 Maintenance Supervisor at Tessera include:Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leavePotential shared earning bonusTuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependentsProfessional development, certifications, and training opportunitiesVerizon wireless discountEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness programPublic Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employeesTessera 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 Maintenance Supervisor – Building Shops. The Maintenance Supervisor p rovides direct supervision, leadership, and coordination of maintenance personnel responsible for Plumbing, Mechanical, Structural, Pest and Lock Shops . Ensures highly reliable infrastructure systems for our client’s mission by optimizing personnel, skills, schedule, best practices, and resources . Responsible for safety performance, workforce development, contract compliance, customer satisfaction, preventive maintenance execution, and reliability initiatives. Productivity, workplace safety, customer satisfaction, and the team’s success are dependent on the leadership team position efforts. T he 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:Leadership . Supervise, coach, train, and develop employees within assigned shops while promoting accountability, teamwork, and professional growth . Blends both office based and field based activities at an approximate 50/50 ratio – field based includes shop meetings, worksite visits, client & PW visits.Planning . Prioritize, plan, and coordinate all work for managed shops by leveraging shop SMEs, IQ Project Coordinators, and outside providers where needed . Ensures all work has planned crafts, hours, materials, and equipment to ensure efficient execution and scheduling.Scheduling . Finalizes an optimal weekly schedule and coordinates the week before execution . Ensures workload balancing and external resource alignment . Tracks schedule execution through shop leads who assign technicians and drive the daily execution leveraging shop sync meetings . Coordinates system outages, shutdowns, upgrades, testing, and commissioning activities with government representatives, customers, and other stakeholders.Mentoring and training . With Shop Leads and HR, develops and implements a skills matrix to advance technicians in each trade leveraging OJT, virtual and on-site classes, plumber license training, and other methods .Work Management . Ensures effective and efficient work execution, quality, and metrics . Resolve any key process issue with production, logistics and other groups . Ensures proper time accounting for all shop members . Tracks key metrics and trends using Maximo and BI.Reliability . With QCR and Production, supports key initiatives including defect elimination, asset inventory and condition assessments, preventive and predictive maintenance optimization, and recap project prioritization . Participates in accident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and maintenance of employee certifications and required training records.Compliance . Ensure compliance with all company , Navy, OSHA, NAVFAC, NFPA, UFC, and contract requirements through active oversight, inspections, and enforcement of safe work practices.Quality . With Shop Leads and QCR, inspects a significant portion of workorders and periodically syncs with key clients to ensure quality results and contract compliance . Knows appropriate sections of the contract and governing references.Client communication . Serves as the primary client contact for assigned building systems, providing technical guidance, issue resolution, and recommendations for system improvements.All Other Duties as Assigned.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical field is preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and education is allowed.5-8 Years of experience in Facilities Maintenance, Commercial/Industrial Building Systems, Mechanical Maintenance, Structural Maintenance, Government Facilities Maintenance.Certification as a Maintenance Manager (CMM), Reliability Leader (CRL), or Professional Maintenance Manager (CPMM) is preferred . CMM obtainment within first year is required .Prior trade experience in mechanical, plumbing, and/or structural is strongly preferred.Strong understanding in Contract Management, Operational Excellence, and Change Management.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.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 .Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.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. 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 .-Date Posted: 09/10/2026*** 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 .To Apply : Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.Current Employees : need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub . Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance .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 email [e-mail] .Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify