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 Technician II

Zone 4

Sun-Thu

2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

General Maintenance Technician II

Zone 3

Sun-Thu 

6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

General Maintenance Technician II

Zone 4

Sun-Thu 

6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

General Maintenance Technician II

Zone 4

Tue-Sat

6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

General Maintenance Technician II

Zone 4

Mon-Fri

6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

General Maintenance Technician 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 communicatio