Building Automation Technician

Building Automation Technician

Fairfax, VA
• Classified Staff
• Opening on:
Oct 17 2025

Department:
Facilities & Campus Operations

Classification:
Electronics Technician 2

Job Category:
Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule:

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

Location:

Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type:
Hybrid Eligible

Sponsorship Eligibility:
Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 04

Salary:
Salary $90,900 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.

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

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 be a State employee of Virginia and make noticeable contributions to the educational facilities at George Mason University.

We've got the work. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We want someone reliable and who 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?

• 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
• Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan
• Company-provided tools and equipment
• Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!

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

We think it's a great opportunity and can't wait to speak to you. Here's a partial list of the duties.

• Performs journeyman level work installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing system components including, but not limited to DDC and Energy Management Control systems
• Exercises extensive knowledge of the following systems that the DDC control system controls:
  • Variable frequency drives and the motors they serve
  • Commercial AC systems and heat pumps
  • Air handler units utilizing hydronic controls and pumps
  • VAV's, FCU's, RTU's, ERU's and DOAS units; and
  • All associated pneumatic controls and equipment in order to maintain environmental conditions
• Inspects equipment to determine preventative, routine and emergency maintenance
• Maintains equipment according to established schedules and appropriate procedures as indicated by manufacturer specifications and departmental guidelines to minimize unexpected repairs and down time
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Inputs accurate work order actions, time and attendance records; and
• Authors professional emails

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Substantial experience operating and repairing building automation systems, commercial HVAC hydronic equipment, and/or electronic systems
• Some coursework in HVAC or Industrial Automation
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC, hydronic systems and associated controls
• Thorough knowledge of pneumatic, electronic, and electrical controls, DDC systems, and building automation software
• Knowledge and use of desktop pc's and laptops used to troubleshoot DDC control systems
• Working knowledge of how building automation systems work, their purpose, and why they are used for energy management
• Working knowledge of windows software and MS Office programs
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot all types of control systems and effectively make repairs and/or changes to control systems to ensure proper operation of these systems
• Demonstrated ability to read control drawings and blueprints
• Ability to use common hand tools to repair, modify and perform preventative maintenance; 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

• Vocational or technical training in related field
• Completed HVAC apprenticeship with at least 2 completed industrial automation courses
• Extensive experience repairing and operating commercial HVAC hydronic equipment, electronic systems, or building automation systems
• Extensive…