Facilities Technician

George Mason University; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

George Mason University is seeking a Facilities Technician in Fairfax, VA. This part-time, hourly role focuses on preparing and maintaining Athletics facilities and equipment, supporting events and rentals, and upholding a professional university image.

The position requires early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, with on-site work and a domestic/international student hour split. The department emphasizes teamwork and reliable, positive work ethic.

Qualifications

• Shifts include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience working with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs or more.

Responsibilities

• Facility Operations: Support the Assistant Directors and staff to maintain facilities and assist with rentals.
• Staffing: Assist with recruitment and training of facility staff and coordination with other technicians.
• Scheduling: Staff should request weekly shifts and coordinate availability.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Diversity experience

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Facilities Technician

Job ID: 10004301

Location: Fairfax, VA

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Opening on: Aug 6 2026

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification: GMU Worker

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 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.

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;
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs or more.

Posting Open Date:

August 6, 2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes