General Maintenance Technician II

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: Manassas, 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:

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

We have a wonderful opportunity for 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. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We want someone reliable, 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…

• 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).

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

About the Position:

The General Maintenance Technician II performs a series of skilled tasks in general building maintenance by assisting more senior-level trades workers and performs related duties as required or assigned.

The work schedule for this position is Tuesday-Saturday, 6am-2:30pm.

This position is required to work additional hours in the event of an emergency. This may require reporting to work early, staying late, and/or working weekends. Additionally, this position 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, performs a variety of skilled building maintenance, repair, and construction tasks, independently or as a crew member, and performs 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;
• Inspects and orders needed parts to repair or replace door pivots and hinges;
• Installs and repairs window treatments such as screens, blinds, and shades;
• Performs preventative maintenance, and 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 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 recording 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 the supervisor promptly;
• Performs assigned progressive on-the-job training tasks to develop skills in the general maintenance trade; and
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Journeyman's license or equivalent experience;
• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 4+ years) in carpentry and general maintenance;
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the building maintenance and construction trades;
• Knowledge of 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; and
• 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:

• Completion of, or ongoing participation and/or completion of courses in vocational or technology education; and
• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 4+ years) in multiple architectural building trades.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the 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:  February 26, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  March 12, 2026

Open Until Filled:  Yes