Assistant Director Grounds Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification: Trades Technician 3

Job Category: Classified Staff

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

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

Important Eligibility Requirement

Employees in this position are required to operate university vehicles in accordance with George Mason University Vehicle Use Policy 1411. Applicants must possess and maintain an active, valid driver's license that satisfies university requirements. Final candidates are subject to a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) review, and successful completion of the review is a condition of employment.

Minor or major driving violations may affect eligibility for employment. Applicants with prior driving infractions need to review the Eligibility & MVR Review Information document (English / Spanish) before applying.

About the Department:

George Mason Athletics unites communities by developing champions with a mission to inspire and transform lives through the power of sports. Mason Athletics serves 500 student-athletes in 22 NCAA Division I sports. We are a proud member of the Atlantic 10 Conference with over 20 Conference Championships, NCAA Championships in Women's Soccer and Men's Indoor Track, an NCAA appearance in Women's Basketball, and an NCAA Final Four appearance with Men's Basketball, and over 30 individual National Champions. We are student-focused, education-centered, and committed to providing transformational experiences for our student-athletes and staff. Our five priorities are Student-Athlete Experience, Competition, Resources, Storytelling & Engagement, and Championship Culture.

About the Position:

As an integral part of the Events and Facilities team, the Assistant Director directs and supervises the efforts of assigned personnel in the day-to-day building and grounds maintenance of the Field House and surrounding common areas. Responsible for all phases of maintenance, repair, and general service support of ICA buildings. Performs a full range of installations, maintenance/repair, and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

Preventative Maintenance and Repair

• Develops and executes a daily, weekly, monthly, annual preventative maintenance schedule and repair/replacement plans (up to $15,000) ensuring safety and mitigating risk for student athletes, coaches, staff, visiting teams and guests for the following areas:
  • Field House and Track
    • Inspects whole building daily and repair or recommend repair as needed for leaks, lights, damage, recycling, trash pick up;
    • 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