Plumber II

Plumber II

Position :

Location: Fairfax, VA

Classification: Trades Technician 3 (Classified Staff)

Job Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Workplace Type: On-Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Pay Band: 03

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience - $66,950

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

Posting Open Date: February 26, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: March 12, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

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? We have a wonderful opportunity for you. You'll be a State employee of Virginia, 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. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to 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.

George Mason's Facilities & Campus Operations department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university.

The work schedule for this position is Sunday-Thursday, 6am-2:30pm. This position is required to work additional hours in the event of an emergency. This may require reporting to work early, staying late, and/or working weekends. Additionally, this position 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.

• 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
• Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more!

For you and your family:

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

• Under limited supervision, performs installation, modification, maintenance, and repair work on University plumbing, irrigation, and gas systems and equipment.
• Performs skilled journey-level work to diagnose defects and to install, repair, and maintain piping systems and fixtures for water, sewer, or natural gas with a high degree of quality and efficiency.
• Tests, repairs, and maintains cross-connection devices and pressure vessel safety devices.
• Performs routine, recurring preventive maintenance activities without direction or oversight and within established schedules.
• Cuts, threads pipe, and makes proper connections.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces valves, controls, traps, tanks, etc.
• Repairs and replaces motors, pumps, expansion tanks, and irrigation systems.
• Tests, installs, and maintains gas piping and equipment.
• Maintains wastewater management systems; installs and/or replaces fixtures; performs work on site or in a shop.
• 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 equipment and mechanical areas.
• Picks up materials from suppliers when requested.
• Inspects areas and reports problems to the supervisor.
• Maintains paperwork and electronic communication, 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 the supervisor promptly.
• Performs assigned progressive on-the-job training tasks to develop skills in the plumbing trade.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of, or ongoing participation and/or completion of courses in vocational or technology education.
• DPOR Backflow Prevention Device Worker certification or the ability to obtain the certification.
• Demonstrated progressive experience (generally 4+ years) in the plumbing trade.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the plumbing trade.
• Knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national plumbing codes.
• Ability to use necessary hand and power tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to analyze plumbing…