General Services Worker

Department: Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification: GMU Worker

Job Category: Part-Time / Hourly Wage

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

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:

As a member of the General Services crew, the General Services Worker performs small campus moves; surplus furniture and equipment pick up and disposal, general loading dock clearing, furniture inventory maintenance, moving bulk items, providing support for special University functions, and other duties as assigned. On a daily basis the crew members may be called upon to perform a variety of tasks at any of the three GMU campuses.

Responsibilities:

Daily Operations

• On a daily basis, will be called upon to perform a variety of tasks at any of the three GMU campuses. Tasks may include but are not limited to:
  • Pickup and delivery of all types of equipment, furniture, storage, allocation, distribution, setup, assembly, making minor repairs, trash collection, grounds cleaning, collecting recycling material, and general warehouse tasks;
• Other duties as may be assigned; and
• Must be flexible and willing to work extra hours including weekends if required.

General Maintenance

• Will assist the Lead General Services Worker in the completion of assigned tasks that need to be performed in conjunction with scheduled work orders;
• These tasks shall include but will not be limited to:
  • Waste pick-up and hauling;
  • Policing litter on off-campus roads and University grounds;
  • Clearing/cleaning of loading docks; and
  • Assisting with recycling and other warehousing operations, etc.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs other duties as assigned to maintain warehouse or facilities operations such as but not limited to inclement weather duty;
• General Service support to departments, and university event support actions;
• Provides outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers by considering how actions or plans will affect customers; follow through on responsibilities to customers;
• Responds with appropriate urgency, flexibility, courtesy and good judgment to meet customer needs and resolve problems;
• Identifies and initiates actions to support the mission and objectives, and to resolve or avoid problems;
• Maintains high credibility to accomplish objectives;
• Follows safety policies and procedures; identifies and corrects safety hazards; 
• Follows general university policies and procedures that are related to data stewardship and information technology security; and
• Safeguards sensitive and confidential data both in electronic and physical forms.

Environmental Hazards

• Works near moving mech parts;
• Fumes, smoke, or airborne particles;
• Hazardous materials;
• Operates light/heavy equipment;
• Outdoors environment;
• Works in high place; and
• Operates power tools/machinery.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Must be able to become certified in forklift operation; and
• Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the General Services Worker at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a resume for review (optional). 

Posting Open Date: July 29, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  August 12, 2025

Open Until Filled:  Yes