Facilities Technician

Department:

Intercollegiate Athletics

GMU Worker

Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Part-Time

Up to 29 hours per week (domestic student limit) or 20 hours per week (international students)

Fairfax, VA

On Site Required

Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Yes

As an integral part of the Facilities Operations team, the Facilities Technician will assist in organizing, maintaining, and preparing George Mason Athletics facilities and equipment. Professionalism, problem solving skills, and a positive work ethic are necessary for this role. The Facilities Technician is responsible for supporting the preparation of facilities, venues, and equipment. The position is also responsible for creating and maintaining a positive image for the University.

Facilities Technicians may work up to 29 hours per week (domestic student limit) or 20 hours per week (international students). This position is facility focused; working early mornings, nights, and weekends is standard. We will supply a tentative schedule at the start of the semester and ask staff members to request their availability for shifts. This is a paid position.

Facility Operations

• Support the Assistant Directors of Facilities Revenue and Game Operations, Assistant AD Events, Facilities and Operations, and any other facility or organizational staff that require our services in maintaining the facilities and assisting with internal and external rentals; and
• Along with working rental events, this team member will also work home sporting events and office hours. The expectation is that everyone promotes the Athletics facilities in a professional manner ensuring the department and University image is continually enhanced and maintained.

Staffing

• Assist with recruitment and training of facility and staff; and
• Work closely with other facility technicians to complete daily tasks.

Scheduling

• Staff should continue to request weekly shifts when available.

• Ability to work early morning, evening, weekend and holiday shifts;
• Experience working with a diverse group of individuals; and
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs or more.

August 6, 2026

Yes

George Mason University is a nationally ranked R1 research university committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world. With 40,000 enrolled students, George Mason is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, offering degree programs at the master's, doctoral, and professional level, along with certificates and credentials.

George Mason fosters an All Together Different environment for students, faculty, and staff, driven by our core beliefs. We believe in inclusivity over exclusivity; we believe in advancing our mission by being willing to take risks, not avoiding them; and we believe our best work is possible when we apply our diversity of origin, identity, circumstance, and thought.

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.

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