Facilities News

George Mason Facilities & Campus Operations (F&CO) extends a warm welcome to our new Summer 2025 interns! The interns will gain meaningful and applicable real-world […]

Congratulations to Rick Coulson, HVAC Tech III, for being recognized as the May 2025 Employee of the Month! Coulson was nominated by Ronnie Wells, Zone […]

This April 2025, F&CO, University Sustainability, and university partners celebrated Earth Month! Here are a few highlights from the events that took place during the […]

Human Resources is excited to announce the 2025 Outstanding Achievement Awards recipients!  The ceremony was broadcast by GMU-TV and a link of the recording is […]

Congratulations to Joseph Knight, Zone 4 General Maintenance Tech II, on being recognized as the April 2025 Employee of the Month! Knight was nominated by […]

Congratulations to Matthew East, Events Services and Production Supervisor, F&CO SciTech, on being recognized as the March 2025 Employee of the Month! East was nominated […]

Congratulations to Said Bouiftilen, F&CO Housing Manager, for receiving the Southeastern Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO) Award! The annual award is given to housing staff […]

  Since the arrival of Steve Pulis, F&CO Purchasing Manager, in 2017, George Mason University has earned over $1M in surplus property sales. As a […]

Congratulations to Kenneth "Kenny" Darby, Senior Events Manager, for being recognized as the George Mason University February 2025 Employee of the Month! Since joining the […]

Congratulations to Kevin Jones, F&CO Condition Assessment Inspector, on being recognized as the February 2025 Employee of the Month! Jones was nominated by Tim Weber, […]

George Mason University has received the 2024 Recycling Excellence Award for contributing over 300 tons of recycled paper with vendor International Paper (IP). As a […]

Congratulations to Marylou Holly, Senior Applications Analyst, on being recognized as the January 2025 Employee of the Month! Holly was nominated by James Paul Ewing, […]

This is a reminder to follow the below flexible/telework guidance in case of snow/weather closures. For further questions regarding the Emergency Closing, refer to the […]

On behalf of myself and our leadership team, thank you for your incredible hard work throughout the year. Without you, this division wouldn't be able […]

Facilities & Campus Operations (F&CO) is launching annual awards to celebrate many of our exceptional team members within this division. F&CO leadership and the Culture […]

Congratulations to Tim Hockenberry, FCO General Maintenance Technician, SciTech Campus, for being recognized as the December 2024 Employee of the Month! Hockenberry has been nominated […]

Meet Maggie Accardo, Lead Signmaker, here at George Mason University’s Facilities department. Accardo’s work is evident in the interior and exterior signage found across George […]

For the 15th year in a row, George Mason University has made it onto the Princeton Review’s recently published Guides to Green Colleges list. This […]

Congratulations to Jesus Sanchez, Construction Field Representative, Project Management for being recognized as the November 2024 Employee of the Month! Sanchez has received nominations from […]

Meet Kevin Brim, Recycle/Waste Supervisor, here at George Mason University’s Facilities department. Brim’s impact on George Mason’s waste management system is transformational, including the launch […]

Facilities & Campus Operations (F&CO) is launching annual awards to celebrate many of our exceptional team members within this division. F&CO leadership and the Culture […]

Meet Brenda Claudio, Senior Environmental Specialist, here at George Mason University’s Facilities department. Claudio’s extensive work experience and background in civil engineering supports allows her […]

Congratulations to Chidi Knight, Electrician, Zone 3, for being recognized as the October 2024 Employee of the Month! Knight has received three incredible nominations from […]

During the summer months, in preparation for the start of the fall semester, George Mason Facilities & Campus Operations (F&CO) runs through an extensive checklist […]

  The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center has won the Best Gym/Fitness Club award from the Prince Williams Times! Located on the SciTech Campus in […]

Before Photos After Photos   Mason Facilities & Campus Operations’ Project Design & Construction team have renovated 32 classrooms across the Fairfax, SciTech, and Mason […]

Congratulations to Dennis Petterson II, Acting Superintendent, CHCP, for being recognized as the September 2024 Employee of the Month! Petterson was nominated by Rosendo S. Monsanto, […]

Special Shoutout to Officer Michael Lighthiser, Deputy Chief, George Mason University Police Department. Field 3 on the West Campus has received a turf refresh. Check […]

Mason is celebrating years of service at the Fairfax Campus on November 20 and 21, 2024 in Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center. Thank you for your […]

George Mason Facilities has reached a new milestone on the Fairfax campus's Central Heating and Cooling Plant (CHCP)! The CHCP has undergone its first major […]

Congratulations to Ronnie Williams, electronic technician supervisor/building automation supervisor, for being recognized as the August 2024 Employee of the Month! Williams was nominated by DJ […]

Photo Credit: Jorge Bañales, Photo Lab Tech, Photography, College of Visual and Performing Arts Story Credit: Yassmin Salem Program Manager, Mason Exhibitions, College of Visual […]

George Mason University is implementing new procedures for trash collection and cleaning in campus offices. These changes support the university's efforts to increase efficiency and […]

Congratulations to Karim El Mekhfioui, General Maintenance II, Zone 4 for being recognized as the July 2024 Employee of the Month! Mekhfioui was nominated by […]

  Congratulations to Marcus Lambert, General Maintenance Technician II, for being recognized as the June 2024 Employee of the Month! Marcus was nominated by Zone […]

In April 2024, Mason Facilities, University Sustainability, and their university partners celebrated Earth Month! Here are a few highlights from the events that took place […]

University Sustainability’s Greenhouse and Gardens Program hosted the Residence Hall Cooking 101 as one of the Earth Month 24 events. The event took place Friday, […]

Human Resources’ Faculty and Staff Engagement team members volunteering at one of the outdoor donation collection sites during Patriot Packout 2024 on April 18 are […]

Story by: Kelsey Naupari, Patriot Green Fund Coordinator  Mason Innovators: Engineering Students take on Energy Efficiency through Data Center Power Monitoring System Initiative Data Centers […]

Human Resources is excited to announce the 2024 Outstanding Achievement Awards recipients! Please join us for the awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 16 from 10 […]

  Photo Credits: Zachary Lane, Isabella Jones, Nura Behgoman Story by: Kelsey Naupari Mason Students Spearhead Residential Composting Pilot: Turning Trash into Treasure As Mason’s […]

Congratulations to Jacob Shin, HVAC III Technician, for being recognized as the April 2024 Facilities Employee of the Month! Jacob was nominated by Dwain Wise-Spain, […]

Patriot Packout returns from April 15 – May 10 to support a sustainable move-out!   Patriot Packout (PPO), George Mason University’s annual end-of-the-year donation initiative, is […]

  Story by Doni Nolan The Food Justice Working Group has decided to meet twice annually, having a virtual meeting each spring and an in-person […]

After Photos Before Photos   Mason Facilities is excited to announce the completion and opening of the renovated Fairfax campus’ Field House locker rooms. Approximately […]

Congratulations to Luis Longoria, Facilities IT Support Manager, for being recognized as the March 2024 Facilities Employee of the Month! Luis was nominated by Amy […]

Congratulations to Ryan Rue, Zone 3 HVAC Technician I for being recognized as the February 2024 Facilities Employee of the Month! Ryan was nominated by […]

  Shoutout to the teams and people who participated during the installation process:  Daniel Hughes (Recycling Worker, Recycling and Waste Team), Shawn Andrews (Recycling Worker, […]

Celebrating Benjamin "Ben" Auger as the January 2024 Employee of the Month Congratulations to Ben Auger, Engagement Coordinator, FAC Communications & Marketing, for being recognized […]

George Mason University is launching a new Glass Recycling Pilot program in January 2024.  Recycle your glass bottles and jars at two drop-off trailer locations […]

Celebrating Christopher Dotson as the December 2023 Employee of the Month Congratulations to Christopher Dotson, Shift Supervisor - CHCP, Facilities Management (FM), for being recognized […]

Mason Facilities celebrates years of service. The below Mason Patriots are completing milestone work anniversaries.   Congratulations! Celebrating 5 Years of Service: Julian Kidd (6 years of service) […]

Celebrating Jayjay Castillo as the November 2023 Employee of the Month Congratulations to Jayjay Castillo, General Maintenance II, Zone 3, Facilities Management (FM), for being […]

Patriot Packout (PPO) 2023, George Mason University's annual end-of-the-year donation initiative, collected and redistributed 5,700 pounds of donations valued at up to $29,614. 4,113 pounds […]

Join us on a tour of the Mason Facilities complex on the Fairfax Campus. You’ll see the Customer Service Center in action and walk through […]

  Celebrating Tan Nguyen as the October 2023 Employee of the Month Congratulations to Tan Nguyen, Recycling and Waste Worker, Facilities Management (FM), for being […]

The Greenhouse and Gardens Program – part of the University Sustainability unit in Mason Facilities – finished hosting 7 high school and undergraduate students for […]

During the summer months, in preparation for the start of the fall semester, Mason Facilities runs through an extensive checklist to get all campuses ready.  […]

This Summer 2023, Mason Facilities installed Aunt Flow Dispensers on the Fairfax, Mason Square, and Sci-Tech Campuses. This was done in partnership with The Patriot […]

Mason Facilities is excited to announce the Custodial Pilot Program launching this fall on the SciTech campus and in Merten Hall on the Fairfax campus. […]

Jennifer Ashworth, manager of the Green Studio, received Patriot Green Fund support to revamp the garden in preparation for the new academic year.     […]

In Summer 2023, Mason Facilities and Mason Recreation completed new pickleball courts next to the Recreation Athletic Complex (RAC) field on the Fairfax campus! As […]

  The Center for the Arts at Mason (CFA) on the Fairfax campus is proud to announce the successful revamp of its zero waste infrastructure, […]

  Celebrating Colleen Regan as the August 2023 Employee of the Month Colleen did an outstanding job organizing and executing the Patriot Pack-Out (PPO) event […]

    In Summer 2023, The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) partnered with University Sustainability to participate in the Greenhouse and Gardens program via a […]

Mason Facilities and Housing & Residence Life (HRL) have recently partnered with HBCU school Virginia State University to transfer surplus furniture from Mason Housing buildings. […]

By Damian Cristodero The Fuse building being constructed on George Mason University’s Mason Square in Arlington, Virginia, is to be a melting pot, of sorts, […]

  Celebrating Jeromy Boler as the July 2023 Employee of the Month Congratulations to Jeromy Boler, Sr. General Services Worker, Facilities Management (FM), for being […]

  Celebrating Abu Monjer as the June 2023 Employee of the Month Congratulations to Abu Monjer, Mgr. Projects, Construction, Infrastructure, for being recognized as the […]

George Mason University Sustainability Competes in National Wildlife Federation’s 2023 Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition via Green Game 2023. George Mason University Sustainability joined […]

Mason Facilities is excited to announce the expansion of the Mason Custodial Pilot Program to the Mason Square campus. In Fall 2022, Facilities launched the […]

In April 2023, Mason Facilities, University Sustainability, and their university partners celebrated Earth Month! Here are a few highlights from the events that took place […]

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, our Facilities Management (FM) team members hosted its annual Campus Cleanup at the Fairfax, Mason Square and SciTech campuses. Mason’s […]

  Celebrating Arnell Burke as the May 2023 Employee of the Month Arnell Burke, General Maintenance Technician III, was recognized as the May 2023 Facilities […]

Mason Human Resources is excited to announce the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Achievement Awards! In a year where we received a record number of […]

 Congratulations to Susie Mueller, Mason's 2023 Sustainability Hero!My Mason working career started as a work study student for the School of Art (2008); while I […]

  In celebration of Earth Week, Mason’s Arboretum Board hosted a community tree planting event at Peterson Hall on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Student volunteers […]

The following Mason Square employees were nominated and selected for the Patriot Pathbreaker Award in recognition of their collaborative work to activate and promote the […]

Multiple waste audits and a campus clean-up conducted at George Mason University by Mason Facilities, Student Government, and University Sustainability contributed an estimated 1,555 single-use […]

  Celebrating Stewart D. Tolentino as the April 2023 Employee of the Month Stewart Tolentino, a Structural Trades Technician for Facilities Management, was recognized as […]

The George Mason University Arboretum was established in 2015, earned ArbNet Level II accreditation in 2021, and is distributed across 900+ acres of the university’s […]

Calling the Mason Community – April is Earth Month!  University Sustainability hosts events, activities, and initiatives all month long.  These activities are not just available […]

Mason graduate student’s Cherry Blossom Monitoring research uses Mason as a living lab to assess how climate change affects the bloom date of cherry blossom […]

On Thursday, April 6, 2023 Mason celebrates Mason Vision Day – an opportunity for the Mason community to come together each year to identify and […]

Mason Facilities' Waste & Recycle Management team was recently recognized by Emily Ross, Deputy Chief of Mason Police for the exceptional work during Homecoming celebrations […]

  The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School’s Point of View (POV) retreat facility is kicking off the spring semester with new, pollinator-friendly, landscaping. Its exterior […]

  The 2023 Green Game was held on January 25, 2023, during the George Mason Patriots Women’s Basketball team vs. University of Rhode Island game. […]

Photo Credit: Yassmin Salem Story by: Sarah D’Alexander   Yassmin Salem, Murals at Mason Program Manager with Mason Exhibitions, helps divert waste while supporting students […]

Celebrating Geoffrey Lopez as the January 2023 Employee of the MonthGeoffrey Lopez, HVAC Technician, was selected as January’s GMU Facilities Employee of the Month. In addition […]

Mason Facilities has a new fleet of flexible-fuel vehicles (FFVs) on the Fairfax Campus. Nine new vehicles were added this winter to the Facilities inventory! […]

Mason Facilities transitioned to LED lighting at the Fairfax Campus’s Rappahannock River parking deck – replacing over six hundred fluorescent light fixtures. Mason’s new LED […]

What a year! 2022 has flown by and Mason Facilities has achieved great things all thanks to you and the teams within this division. We […]

During the fall semester, Amber Saxton a Program Manager in Facilities’ University Sustainability office co-hosted a session with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) at the 2022 Global Conference on […]

Before the winter break, President Washington stopped by with donuts as a thank you to our Facilities Management team. Thank you for your hard work […]

  Mason Facilities' waste management and recycling operational processes have undergone significant changes over the last two decades. During this time, Mason Facilities identified several […]

  On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Mason’s Greenhouse and Garden’s program hosted its first “Earthsgiving” sustainable, cooking event. Students, volunteers, staff and community members learned […]

  During her routine check of a campus building’s mechanical equipment, Rebecca "Becky" Mirenzi, a Facilities Management team member, identified and reported a gas leak […]

  On October 25, 2022, The Princeton Review released its 13th annual  Guide to Green Colleges – a resource, published for college applicants, to showcase colleges and […]

    On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, University Sustainability hosted its first Campus Sustainability Tour, showcasing Patriot Green Fund (PGF) projects that have reduced Mason’s […]

Work continues on the “Necklace Phase One and Stream Restoration” project on George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus.  This project includes the restoration of the main […]

  Zero Waste & Plastics Free Mason: Next Up, Industrial Composting Pilot  Mason Facilities is excited to announce the launch of a new zero waste […]

  Celebrating Ravy Pho as the October 2022 Employee of the Month October’s Employee of the Month, Ravy Pho, is a Waste Management and Recycling […]

 On Saturday, October 1, 2022 Mason Exhibitions, with the support of Mason Facilities, the Patriot Green Fund (PGF), the Office of Sustainability, and community volunteers, planted 100 […]

  Mason is celebrating years of service on November 8 and 9, 2022 at the Fairfax Campus. Thank you for your service, Mason Patriots! Below, […]

 “Walking around campus ahead of the first day of school, I couldn’t help but notice how beautiful the campus looked!  Imagining all the parents who […]

Celebrating Jerome Wallis as the September 2022 Employee of the Month Jerome, a Power Plant Shift Supervisor, specializes in overnight central heating and cooling. His proactive […]

 Mason Facilities has partnered with Job Discovery Inc. (JDI) for over 20 years and together we have positively impacted the George Mason University community.   JDI is a […]

  Mason Facilities is excited to announce the launch of a new pilot program centering around organic land care in a 7-acre area surrounding Merten […]

  George Mason University GMU SWaM Conference Offices of Contracts & Finance and Purchasing September 21, 2022   Come join us on September 21, 2022, […]

    Celebrating Daniel Chappell as the August 2022 Employee of the Month Daniel, a Zone 3 team member, is a valued employee who solely […]

 Work has begun on the “Necklace Phase One and Stream Restoration” project on George Mason University’s Fairfax Campus, Mason Facilities announced.The project includes the restoration […]

  Celebrating Keith “Wally” Wallace as the July 2022 Employee of the Month Wally puts in a tremendous amount of work to both prepare and […]

  Celebrating Joe Wilmer as the June 2022 Employee of the Month Joe has come a long way from starting as an apprentice and upgrading […]

June 2022 The University has adopted a multi-contract approach for campus janitorial services, initiating new contracts with the Budd Group, Golden Gate Service and Evergreen […]

  Shout out to all of the teams in Mason Facilities who went above and beyond to prepare the campus and EagleBank Arena for the […]

Check out our Instagram Post! Facilities Spring 2022 Campus Cleanup On Tuesday, May 5, 2022, our Facilities Management (FM) team members took charge for a […]

  Celebrating Angel Washington as the May  Employee of the Month Angel goes beyond the call of duty to make sure things are right and […]

Cartoon Art Credit: Sylvia Rossi Check out the Instagram video!   The School of Art’s Print and Book Arts studio is repositioning its practices and […]

 In Spring 2022, a small team of students used the Patriot Green Fund to enhance the diversity of The Honeybee Pollinator Garden. This garden sits […]

  Keith “Wally” Wallace has received the Goldie and Diane Hattery Award for Excellence. In his nomination, Wally is described as an employee who goes […]

  Celebrating Ronnie Wells on being Facilities’ April Employee of the month. He was nominated by Kristal Miller, Anastasia Triplett, and Susie Mueller. Ronnie is […]

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  Nominated by: Dwain Wise-Spain, Zone 3 Supervisor, Facilities Management Gordon has played a central role in conducting and maintaining the HVAC Preventive Maintenance program […]

  Nominated by: Steve Vollmer, Director, Facilities Management Operations Joe Illig, our plumbing supervisor, took the initiative to monitor the Peterson kitchen and see if […]

Story by Damian Cristodero The first steps of the construction project that will reshape and reimagine George Mason’s Arlington Campus are scheduled to begin this […]

Highlighting our a new volunteer intern: Nakki Watanabe – An Environmental Studies student. Nakki reached out to Supervisor of Recycling and Waste Management, Kevin Brim, […]