Inspects, repairs, or recommends repair or replacement as
needed for indoor equipment – batting cages, nets, throwing cage,
hoops;
Proactively brings repair/upgrade/renovation suggestions to
supervisor;
Processes/tracks/follows up on work orders as assigned;
Inspects custodial work;
Assists with eradicating indoor pest issues;
Assists with office moves/upgrades/painting/branding; and
Assists with ice & snow removal.
Six outdoor athletic practice and game fields
- Coordinates with coaches and staff to deliver an appropriately
branded Mason Athletics environment;
- Ensures each field is presentable and in superior practice and
competition condition, free of debris, leaves, and hazards;
- Inspects landscaping around building and fields; performs minor
landscaping duties as needed;
- Inspects and repairs windscreen on/near all game fields;
- Procures physical athletic equipment;
- Installs nets, windscreen, padding, fencing, and goals;
- Repairs fencing where able and process work orders for outside
repair as needed; and
- Inspects and facilitates repairs to Press box/sheds.
EagleBank Arena Basketball Offices
- Inspects and repairs or recommend repair as needed for office
space and furniture;
- Inspects custodial work; and
- Assists with office moves/upgrades/painting/branding.
Cage Gym
- Inspects custodial work; and
- Assists with general repairs as needed and direct work
orders.
Facility Rentals and Events
- Prepares Field House and athletic fields for athletic practice,
competition and club/intramural/ community rentals;
- Supervises and assists with the setup and breakdown of all
required equipment for onsite (Field House, Fields, Stadium);
- Assists with offsite events as needed (RAC, EBA, Cage, and off
campus); and
- Be present for staff for events based on scope of event.
Motor Vehicle Maintenance
- Maintains ICA vehicles, golf carts, and athletic trainer
cart;
- Repairs as needed in house, assessing when to send to auto shop
or dealership for repairs; and
- Maintains departmental process and records to check in / out
vehicles.
Part Time Staff Management
- Recruits, hires, trains and manages a staff of 10-15 part time
employees;
- Creates monthly, weekly, daily work schedule; and
- Directs daily work of crew.
Snow/Ice Removal
- Works with University Facility Services to ensure Field House
and surrounding areas are free of snow/ice in a timely fashion to
open building as directed and ensure safe ingress/egress of staff
and student athletes; and
- Procures products used onsite for snow / ice removal.
Required Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent;
- Demonstrated experience assisting with facility operations,
performing inspections, completing repairs and upgrades to indoor
and outdoor facilities as well as office and administrative
spaces;
- Demonstrated experience monitoring and addressing preventative
maintenance needs for facilities, equipment and/or vehicles;
- Experience and knowledge in supervising
employees/interns/student workers;
- Experience and ability in working with a diverse group of
people;
- Demonstrated knowledge and competency with computer hardware
and software systems;
- Working knowledge of relative NCAA rules;
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication
skills;
- Ability to lift and carry 100lbs, with or without reasonable
accommodation;
- Ability to work frequent evening, weekend and holiday
events;
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, and
rain);
- Valid driver's license: 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;
and
- CPR/AED and First Aid Certification from an accredited
organization of the ability to obtain within 30 days.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field; and
- Demonstrated relevant experience in the above categories
including preventative maintenance and repairs and facility
management.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for
Assistant
Director, Facilities Services 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: August 13, 2026
For Full Consideration, Apply by: August 27, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
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