Senior Power Plant Mechanic – On‑Site Day Shift

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, is seeking a skilled Equip Service & Repair Tech 2 for its Facilities & Campus Operations. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding power-plant mechanical and cooling/heating equipment across CHCP and campus facilities.

Responsibilities include repairing high-temperature hot water and chilled-water systems, performing preventive maintenance, and working independently under demanding conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience (typically a minimum of 5 years) as a mechanic in a power plant or related setting.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of boilers, pumps, chillers, and related equipment.
• Ability to use diverse hand and power tools and troubleshoot mechanical problems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair, and rebuild power plant mechanical equipment.
• Repair and maintain HTHW and chilled water systems and related components.
• Perform preventive maintenance and issue work orders as needed.
• Work independently and respond to emergency repair situations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, is seeking a skilled Equip Service & Repair Tech 2 for its Facilities & Campus Operations. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding power-plant mechanical and cooling/heating equipment across CHCP and campus facilities.

Responsibilities include repairing high-temperature hot water and chilled-water systems, performing preventive maintenance, and working independently under demanding conditions.