General Maintenance Technician II

Department: Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification: Trades Technician 3

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time - 6 Positions

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 - $55,000

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

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

Ready to start the New Year with a new position as a State employee of Virginia?

Then we have the perfect opportunity for you. Work at George Mason University's beautiful Fairfax campus with 677 acres of wooded land, and become part of the GMU patriot team. You’ll make noticeable contributions to the educational facilities at George Mason University.

If you're tired of driving all around the DMV metro area, then we’ve got steady, consistent work. We now need an additional team member to help in our busy environment. We want someone reliable and who takes pride in their work.

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;
• Commuter Choice Transit Benefit (monthly benefit to cover the cost of commuting by public transit or vanpool);
• Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan;
• The company provided uniforms, tools, and equipment.
• Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!
  
  

For you and your family…

• Health/dental/vision benefits; and
• Employee dependent tuition benefits (restrictions apply).
• Various shifts available, see below for details:
  
  

General Maintenance Tech II Zone 3 Sun - Thu 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

General Maintenance Tech II Zone 4 Sun - Thu 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

General Maintenance Tech II Zone 4 Sun - Thu 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

General Maintenance Tech II Zone 4 Tue - Sat 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

General Maintenance Tech II Zone 4 Mon - Fri 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

General Maintenance Tech II Zone 5 Mon - Fri 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

We think it's a great opportunity and can't wait to speak with you. Here's a partial list of the duties.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, performs a variety of skilled building maintenance, repair, and construction tasks, independently or as a crew member; and does related work as required in any trade or crew assignment;
• Performs minor mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs;
• Installs, repairs, and maintains all door closers, panic devices, and switches on automatic and handicap doors;
• Inspecting and ordering needed parts to repair or replace door pivots and hinges;
• Installs and repairs window treatments such as screens, blinds, and shades;
• Performs preventative maintenance; informs supervisor of major maintenance needs;
• 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 the supervisor;
• Maintains paperwork and electronic communications, including work orders and entering work hours on a timesheet;
• 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 general maintenance trade; and
• Employee is designated as “Essential Personnel.” This means that when University buildings are closed because of weather, catastrophe, or other emergency you may be required to perform work essential to the operation of the University. All essential personnel employees are required to report for snow removal duties. Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 4 years) in carpentry and general maintenance;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the building maintenance and construction trades;
• Knowledge of the common hazards and necessary safety precautions;
• Skill in the use of tools, equipment, and materials pertinent to the trades;
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, diagrams, and manufacturers' manuals;
• Completion of, or ongoing participation and/or completion of courses in vocational or technology education (preferred);
• Journeyman's license or equivalent experience;
• Valid driver's license needed to drive GMU state vehicles; 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 for employment, contingent upon a favorable review.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 4 years) in multiple architectural building trades (preferred).
  
  

Instructions To Applicants

For full consideration, applicants must apply for General Maintenance Technician II at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a resume for review.

Posting Open Date: December 12, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: January 8, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

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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/