Interplay Learning

Facilities & Campus Operations is excited to launch the Facilities Management Cross-Training Program.  This program is a professional development opportunity for General Maintenance Technicians to expand their skills and improve their ability to support George Mason’s facilities needs.

Participation is not guaranteed and selection will be based on organizational needs, past satisfactory employee performance ratings, and demonstrated interest in the program training topics.  Once accepted into the program, participants will complete assigned classes using the online training platform, Interplay Learning.  Click here to visit the site or here to watch an introductory video. 

Training will include 80 hours of classes, cost covered by F&CO, across four trades: Structural, Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC.  These classes provide a basic level of understanding of critical topics in each trade.  Participants will be given 2 hours a week to complete this training during working hours.  While in the program, participants may also elect to complete as many additional classes (cost covered by F&CO) as desired in the Interplay Learning platform outside of normal working hours.  Several optional classes are available, which build on mandatory content and provide more advanced information on a broader range of topics.   

Once online training is complete, a practical mastery of specific skills to a level III trade technician or qualified supervisor is REQUIRED. 

Open enrollment into the program will occur twice a year.  Classified, F&CO employees who are interested in applying for the program, should have a discussion with their supervisor and complete this dynamic form by September 18, 2026.  Space is limited and participation is not guaranteed.  Selection will be based on organizational needs, quality of past and current performance ratings, and demonstrated interest in the program training topics.