Risk, Safety, & Resilience

Kenneth McGrath

Title: Fire Safety Technician

Groups: EM&FS

Kenneth (Ken) McGrath joined Risk, Safety, & Resilience in July 2021. In his role as a Fire Safety Technician, He works with the Fire Safety team, testing and inspecting the sprinkler systems and related equipment. He maintains, certifies and inspects the fire extinguisher inventory on all VA campuses, also performing fire drills, and assisting with the fire alarm system testing. He began his employment at George Mason in the summer of 2011 in the Office of Housing and Residence Life working in Maintenance Grounds. He transferred in OHRL to Special Projects Housekeeping and also assisted in Building Maintenance at various times. Previously to working at George Mason University, he has worked in graphic production for trade show exhibit displays, and in custom picture framing. He has studied at Northern Virginia Community College, Virginia Commonwealth University, and George Mason University. He is continuing to deepen his knowledge in Fire Safety and plans to study for the required NICET certifications.