Department: Facilities & Campus Operations
Classification: Trades Technician 3
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On-site required
Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Pay Band: 03
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience; Max $72,500 (non-negotiable).
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes
Important Eligibility Requirement
Employees in this position are required to operate university vehicles in accordance with George Mason University Vehicle Use Policy 1411. Applicants must possess and maintain an active, valid driver’s license that satisfies university requirements. Final candidates are subject to a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review, and successful completion of the review is a condition of employment.
Minor or major driving violations may affect eligibility for employment. Applicants with prior driving infractions need to review the Eligibility & MVR Review Information (English / Spanish) before applying.
About the Department
George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty, and staff.
About the Position
Fantastic new opportunity at George Mason University. If you're ready to start a new career, then we are ready to hire you! You’ll be a State employee of Virginia, work at our beautiful Fairfax campus with 677 acres of wooded land, and become part of the George Mason University patriot team.
We’ve got the work. We now need an additional team member to help in our busy environment. We want someone reliable who takes pride in their work and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason. Your manager can trust that you will get the job done.
George Mason’s Facilities & Campus Operations department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what’s in it for you?
Great benefits for you…
- Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note – the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);
- Free tuition, up to 12 credit hours during the academic year, and professional development. Yes, you can earn a college education while earning a salary;
- Commuter Choice Transit Benefit;
- Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan; and
- Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!
For you and your family…
- Health/dental/vision benefits; and
- Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).
Performs a series of skilled HVAC tasks by assisting more senior-level trades workers and performs related duties as required or assigned. Employee is designated as “Essential Personnel.” All essential personnel employees are required to report for snow removal and assist with clearing grounds, roads, pathways, sidewalks, or steps.
Responsibilities
Under limited supervision, the employee assists with installation, modification, maintenance, and repair work on University HVAC systems and equipment to include:
- Locates causes of failure or malfunction by observation and testing of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic components, and application-specific computer programs;
- Maintains cooling towers, hot water and chilled water piping and controls, direct expansion systems, fans and blowers, starters, pneumatic and electrical controls, condensate drains, domestic and commercial refrigeration, walk-in coolers and freezers, water fountains, and ice machines;
- Installs new motors, pumps, compressors, and other parts as necessary;
- Cleans, repairs, replaces, and/or adjusts pneumatic, electric, and motor controls, and related safety devices;
- Makes initial settings and final adjustments of refrigeration and heating and air conditioning systems;
- Modifies existing installations to obtain required results;
- Repairs or replaces other functional components of HVAC equipment or systems as necessary;
- Carries out designated preventive maintenance and seasonal start-up and shut-down procedures;
- Analyzes HVAC systems and controls to determine problems and initiates repairs as directed by supervisor;
- Drives a vehicle to and from locations and keeps the vehicle supplied with tools and materials and keeps it maintained and in an orderly, clean condition;
- Performs miscellaneous duties such as cleaning and painting the equipment and mechanical areas;
- Picks up materials from suppliers when requested. Inspects areas and reports problems to supervisor;
- Maintains paperwork and electronic communications, including work orders, and records time;
- Orders and includes materials on work orders in an expedient manner;
- Follows established university and departmental policies and procedures;
- Follows established safety procedures and reports accidents and problems to supervisor promptly;
- Performs assigned progressive on-the-job training tasks to develop skills in the HVAC trade; and
- Performs other duties as assigned, including snow removal during inclement weather events.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 4+ years) in the HVAC trade;
- Demonstrated knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the HVAC trade;
- Knowledge of the common hazards and necessary safety precautions;
- Knowledge of local, state, and national mechanical codes;
- Ability to use necessary hand and power tools and testing equipment;
- Ability to analyze HVAC systems and controls to determine problems and initiate repairs as directed by supervisor;
- EPA-approved universal refrigerant recovery type I, II, & III CFC licenses; and
- Valid driver's license: must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 5+ years) in commercial HVAC.
Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, applicants must apply for HVAC Technician II at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application, including three professional references with contact information, and provide a Resume for review.
Posting Open Date: October 27, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: November 10, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Mason Ad Statement
George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.
George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.
Equity Statement
George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
Campus Safety Information
Mason’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/
