George Mason University
HVAC Technician II
Department:
Facilities & Campus Operations
Classification:
Trades Technician 3
Job Category:
Classified Staff
Job Type:
Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm
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, $72,100
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?
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
Commuter Choice Transit Benefit (monthly benefit to cover the cost of commuting by public transit or vanpool)
Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan
Company provided uniforms, tools, and equipment
Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!
Family Benefits
Health/dental/vision benefits; and
Employee dependent tuition benefits (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.
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
Car 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 the 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 the supervisor
Maintains paperwork and electronic communications, including work orders, including 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; and
Performs assigned progressive on‑the‑job training tasks to develop skills in the HVAC trade
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.
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
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; and
EPA-approved universal refrigerant recovery type I, II, & III CFC licenses
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 5+ years) in commercial HVAC; and
Current Journeyman License
Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, applicants must apply for HVAC 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 8, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by:
December 19, 2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
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Facilities & Campus Operations
Classification:
Trades Technician 3
Job Category:
Classified Staff
Job Type:
Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm
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, $72,100
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?
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
Commuter Choice Transit Benefit (monthly benefit to cover the cost of commuting by public transit or vanpool)
Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan
Company provided uniforms, tools, and equipment
Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!
Family Benefits
Health/dental/vision benefits; and
Employee dependent tuition benefits (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.
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
Car 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 the 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 the supervisor
Maintains paperwork and electronic communications, including work orders, including 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; and
Performs assigned progressive on‑the‑job training tasks to develop skills in the HVAC trade
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.
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
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; and
EPA-approved universal refrigerant recovery type I, II, & III CFC licenses
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 5+ years) in commercial HVAC; and
Current Journeyman License
Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, applicants must apply for HVAC 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 8, 2025
For Full Consideration, Apply by:
December 19, 2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
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