Plumber 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: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On-Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 03

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience - $66,950

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?

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 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).

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

The Plumber II performs a series of skilled tasks in the plumbing trade by assisting more senior-level trades workers and performs related duties as required or assigned. The position performs skilled installation, maintenance, and repair of the University’s plumbing, irrigation, and gas systems. The Plumber II ensures reliable operation through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and accurate documentation.

The work schedule for this position is Sunday-Thursday, 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 installation, modification, maintenance, and repair work on University plumbing, irrigation, and gas systems and equipment;
• Performs skilled journey-level work to diagnose defects and to install, repair, and maintain piping systems and fixtures for water, sewer, or natural gas with a high degree of quality and efficiency;
• Tests, repairs, and maintains cross-connection devices and pressure vessel safety devices;
• Performs routine, recurring preventive maintenance activities without direction or oversight and within established schedules;
• Cuts, threads pipe, and makes proper connections;
• Installs, repairs, and replaces valves, controls, traps, tanks, etc.;
• Repairs and replaces motors, pumps, expansion tanks, and irrigation systems;
• Tests, installs, and maintains gas piping and equipment;
• Maintains wastewater management systems; installs and/or replaces fixtures; performs work on site or in a shop;
• 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, 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 plumbing trade; and
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Completion of, or ongoing participation and/or completion of courses in vocational or technology education;
• DPOR Backflow Prevention Device Worker certification or the ability to obtain the certification;
• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 4+ years) in the plumbing trade;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the plumbing trade;
• Knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions;
• Knowledge of local, state, and national plumbing codes; 
• Ability to use necessary hand and power tools and testing equipment;
• Ability to analyze plumbing systems and controls to determine problems and initiate repairs as directed by the supervisor; 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:

• Journeyman Plumber license or equivalent experience; and
• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 5+ years) in commercial plumbing work.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Plumber 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