Campus HVAC Technician II – Onsite, Essential Role

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Commuter transit benefit

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

George Mason University, in Fairfax, VA, is seeking a Trades Technician 3 within Facilities & Campus Operations. This on-site, full-time role supports HVAC installation, maintenance and repair across university systems.

The position requires an active driver's license, EPA licenses, and driving duties using university vehicles. You will join a team of trades professionals, perform preventive maintenance, respond to system issues, and follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4+ years progressive HVAC experience preferred.
• EPA-approved refrigerant recovery licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of university HVAC systems and equipment.
• Locate causes of failures by observation, testing of components and systems.
• Maintain cooling towers, piping, controls, condensate drains, and related equipment.
• Install motors, pumps, compressors and other parts as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and start-up/shut-down procedures.
• Follow safety procedures and university policies; report accidents promptly.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Safety procedures

HVAC systems analysis

Tool handling

Vehicle operation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Testing equipment

Job description

George Mason University, in Fairfax, VA, is seeking a Trades Technician 3 within Facilities & Campus Operations. This on-site, full-time role supports HVAC installation, maintenance and repair across university systems.

The position requires an active driver's license, EPA licenses, and driving duties using university vehicles. You will join a team of trades professionals, perform preventive maintenance, respond to system issues, and follow safety procedures.