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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 ($74,000)

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, trusted and confident by our students, faculty, and staff.

About the Position:

If you're a skilled plumber, then we are ready to hire you!

Best part, you won't have to drive all around the DMV metro area. As a state employee of Virginia, you'll work at our beautiful Fairfax campus with 677 acres of wooded land, and become part of the George Mason University patriot team.  

We?ve got the work. We need an additional team member to help in our busy environment. We want someone reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason. Your manager can trust that you will get the job done.

So, what?s in it for you? Great benefits...

• 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. Yes, you can earn a college education while earning a salary;
• Commuter Choice Transit Benefit;
• Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan; and
• Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!

For you and your family?

• Health/dental/vision benefits; and
• Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).

Responsibilities:

The Plumber III will work without supervision and occasionally oversees subordinate workers performing installation, modification, maintenance, and repair work on University plumbing, irrigation, and gas systems and equipment, including:

• Performs complex journey-level work to diagnose defects, install, repair, and maintain piping, all plumbing, and gas systems with a high degree of quality and efficiency; 
• Coordinates the work of multiple trade disciplines in large/complex projects;
• Keeps abreast of current codes and industry changes within the trade;
• Ensures work is completed on time and within the established budget;
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance activities without direction or oversight and within established schedules;
• Tests, installs, and maintains gas piping and equipment;
• Maintains wastewater management systems;
• Prioritizes work, determines the appropriate materials to order, communicates status of repairs with customers, researches different methods of repairs and available materials, and keeps work areas and buildings assigned in good working order;
• Drives a vehicle to and from locations, 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 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;
• Performs other duties as assigned, including snow removal during inclement weather events; and
• 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;
• Master's license or equivalent experience;
• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 5+ years) in the plumbing trade;
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the plumbing trade;
• Demonstrated knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions;
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to apply, local, state, and national plumbing codes;
• Ability to use necessary hand and power tools and testing equipment;
• Ability to analyze plumbing systems and controls to determine problems and initiate repairs as directed by the supervisor; 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 for employment, contingent upon a favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 6+ years) in the commercial plumbing trade;
• Completion of, or ongoing participation and/or completion of courses in vocational or technology education;
• Cross-connection certificate;
• Commonwealth of Virginia backflow certification;
• Completion of supervisory training; and
• Experience supervising or leading a team of junior-level technicians.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Plumber 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:  May 21, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by:  June 4, 2026

Open Until Filled:  Yes

About George Mason University

George Mason University is a public, comprehensive, research university established by the Commonwealth of Virginia located in Northern Virginia, outside of Washington, D.C. Mason was initially founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1949, and became an independent institution in 1972. George Mason University is an innovative and inclusive academic community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world.

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