Facilities Technician

Cooperative Education; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA seeks a part-time Facilities Technician to support the Facilities Operations team, help prepare and maintain athletics facilities and equipment, and promote a professional university image. The role involves early mornings, nights, weekends, and variable shifts as assigned, with on-site work and a domestic/international student work hour allowance.

Candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs, work with a diverse group, and coordinate with multiple departments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Facility Operations: Support facilities staff in maintaining the facilities and assisting with rentals.
• Staffing: Assist with recruitment and training of facility staff; collaborate with other technicians.

Skills

Flexibility

Diversity experience

Physical stamina

Job description

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category:Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type:Part-Time

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

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility:Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary:Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:Yes

About the Department:

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.

About the Position:

Facilities Technicians may work up to 29 hours per week (domestic student limit) or 20 hours per week (international students). This position is facilityfocused; 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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Posting Open Date:August 6, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: September 15, 2026

Open Until Filled:Yes