HVAC Technician III

Department: Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification: Trades Technician 3

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On-Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 03

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience - $80,000

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:

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 University's beautiful Fairfax campus with 677 acres of wooded land, and become part of the GMU patriot team. You’ll make noticeable contributions to the educational facilities at George Mason University. 

If you're tired of driving all around the DMV metro area, then we’ve got steady, consistent work. We now need an additional team member to help in our busy environment. We want someone reliable, and takes pride in their work.  

George Mason’s Facilities & Campus Operations department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what’s 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 it's a great opportunity and can't wait to speak with you. Here's a partial list of the duties.

Responsibilities:

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

• Locating 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;
• Make initial settings and final adjustments of refrigeration and heating, and air conditioning systems;
• Modify existing installations to obtain the 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, and recording 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.

Performs other related duties as assigned. 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 experience (generally 5+ years) with 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;
• Knowledge of local, state, and national mechanical codes;
• 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;
• EPA-approved universal refrigerant recovery type I, II, & III CFC licenses required; and
• Valid driver's license needed to drive GMU state vehicles; 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 for employment, contingent upon a favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 6+ years) in commercial HVAC; and
• Master HVAC license.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for HVAC Technician III 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.

Posting Open Date: December 8, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  April 23, 2026

Open Until Filled:  Yes