HVAC Technician II

About the Department:

George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students faculty and staff.

About the Position:

Ready to start the New Year with a new position as a State employee of Virginia

Then we have the perfect opportunity for you. Work at George Mason Universitysbeautiful Fairfax campus with 677 acres of wooded land and become part of the GMU patriot team. Youll make noticeable contributions to the educational facilities at George Mason University.

If youre tired of driving all around the DMV metro area then weve got steady consistent work. We now need an additional team member to help in our busy environment. We want someone reliable and who takes pride in their work.

George Masons Facilities & Campus Operations department is committed to providing a safe functional and clean community experience at the university. So whats in it for you

Great benefits for you

• Lots of leave including paid annual leave paid holidays paid sick leave paid two-week winter break (please note the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);
• Free tuition up to 12 credit hours during the academic year and professional development;
• Commuter Choice Transit Benefit(monthly benefit to cover the cost of commuting by public transit or vanpool);
• Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan;
• Company provided uniforms tools and equipment;
• Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants events and more!

For you and your family

• Health/dental/vision benefits; and
• Employee dependent tuition benefits (restrictions apply).

We think its a great opportunity and cant wait to speak with you. Heres a partial list of the duties.

Responsibilities:

Performs a series of skilled tasks in HVAC by assisting more senior-level trades workers and performs related duties as required or assigned.

Under limited supervision the employee assists with installation modification maintenance and repair work on University HVAC systems and equipment to include:

• Locates causes of failure or malfunction by observation and testing of mechanical electrical pneumatic components and application-specific computer programs;
• Maintains cooling towers hot water and chilled water piping and controls direct expansion systems fans and blowers starters pneumatic and electrical controls condensate drains domestic and commercial refrigeration walk-in coolers and freezers water fountains and ice machines;
• Installs new motors pumps compressors and other parts as necessary;
• Cleans repairs replaces and/or adjusts pneumatic electric and motor controls and related safety devices;
• Makes initial settings and final adjustments of refrigeration and heating and air conditioning systems;
• Modifies existing installations to obtain required results;
• Repairs or replaces other functional components of HVAC equipment or systems as necessary;
• Carries out designated preventive maintenance and seasonal start-up and shut-down procedures;
• Analyzes HVAC systems and controls to determine problems and initiates repairs as directed by the supervisor;
• Drives a vehicle to and from locations and keeps the vehicle supplied with tools and materials and keeps it maintained and in an orderly clean condition.
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as cleaning and painting the equipment and mechanical areas;
• Picks up materials from suppliers when requested;
• Inspects areas and reports problems to the supervisor;
• Maintains paperwork and electronic communications including work orders including records time;
• Orders and includes materials on work orders in an expedient manner;
• Follows established university and departmental policies and procedures;
• Follows established safety procedures and reports accidents and problems to supervisor promptly; and
• Performs assigned progressive on-the-job training tasks to develop skills in the HVAC trade.

Employee is designated as Essential Personnel. All essential personnel employees are required to report for snow removal and assist with clearing grounds roads pathways sidewalks or steps.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 4 years) in the HVAC trade;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the equipment materials methods practices and tools used in the HVAC trade;
• Knowledge of the common hazards and necessary safety precautions;
• Ability to use necessary hand and power tools and testing equipment;
• Ability to analyze HVAC systems and controls to determine problems and initiate repairs as directed by supervisor;
• Valid drivers license needed to drive GMU state vehicles; must currently possess an appropriate active valid motor vehicle operators license that meets all of GMUs requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Masons Vehicle Use Policy 1411 The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the drivers licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review; and
• EPA-approved universal refrigerant recovery type I II & III CFC licenses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 5 years) in commercial HVAC.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration applicants must apply forHVAC Technician II at and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide a Resume for review.

Posting Open Date:December 8 2025

For Full Consideration Apply by:December 19 2025

Open Until Filled:Yes