Building Services Technician

Department: Auxiliary Services and 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 range starting low $50k; commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

Important Eligibility Requirement

Employees in this position are required to operate university vehicles in accordance with George Mason University Vehicle Use Policy 1411. Applicants must possess and maintain an active, valid driver’s license that satisfies university requirements. Final candidates are subject to a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review, and successful completion of the review is a condition of employment.

Minor or major driving violations may affect eligibility for employment. Applicants with prior driving infractions need to review the Eligibility & MVR Review Information ( English / Spanish ) document before applying.

About the Department:

Student Centers integrates all aspects of campus life by serving as Mason's facility, program, and support services management department for the Johnson Center, Student Union Building I, and The Hub. The department aims to support and complement the academic process; provide excellent customer service to the Mason community and visitors; promote diversity and campus spirit through cooperative participation; encourage student development, social competency, and responsibility.

About the Position:

The Building Services Technician supports daily operation, maintenance, and upkeep of Student Centers facilities by performing a wide range of building services, repair, and maintenance functions. This position helps ensure the Student Center buildings and surrounding areas remain safe, functional, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work in areas such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and general building repairs;

operating hand, power, and shop tools; and assisting with preventative maintenance activities. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, including during inclement weather, with primary responsibility for the Johnson Center, The Hub, and Student Union Building I, as well as support for facilities across the university. The position collaborates closely with Student Centers Building Services and Operations supervisors to provide consistent operational support during all hours of operation and to maintain adequate inventory of materials, parts, tools, and supplies necessary for efficient facility maintenance.

The hours for this position are Sunday - Thursday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide variety of general maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance tasks in support of Student Centers facilities and operations;
• Conduct routine repairs and maintenance of building interiors, exteriors, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and presentable;
• Perform carpentry-related work including installation, repair, and replacement of doors, hardware, flooring, wall systems, ceilings, cabinetry, shelving, furniture, and related building components;
• Repair, patch, finish, and paint walls, ceilings, and other building surfaces;
• Install, assemble, relocate, and secure building fixtures, furnishings, signage, whiteboards, televisions, artwork, and other facility equipment;
• Perform routine plumbing repairs and maintenance, including unclogging drains, repairing leaks, replacing plumbing fixtures, and addressing minor plumbing issues;
• Perform basic electrical maintenance, including replacing lamps, ballasts, lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, and other non-complex electrical components;
• Inspect facilities and identify maintenance deficiencies requiring corrective action;
• Complete work orders and maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner;
• Assist with facility improvement projects, renovations, and minor construction activities;
• Respond to urgent maintenance issues and facility emergencies as needed;
• Support seasonal and weather-related facility preparation, response, and recovery activities;
• Perform general handyman and building trades work across multiple disciplines as required to maintain facility operations;
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, labor hours, materials used, and maintenance activities through the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and other departmental records;
• Monitor, organize, stock, and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, equipment, and replacement parts;
• Assist with receiving, storing, tracking, and distributing maintenance materials and equipment;
• Operate maintenance vehicles, utility carts, ladders, lifts, hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment in accordance with established safety procedures;
• Perform routine…