Plumber

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA
00069PO26 Job Family Skilled Trades Job Function Plumbing USC Market Title Plumber Link to USC Market Title (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Job Level T2 - Technical Support Business Title (Internal Title) Plumber Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Facilities Maintenance State Pay Range G08 USC Market Range MRE - $48,726 $ 59,689 $ 70,653 Anticipated Hiring Range $48,726 - $59,689 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

* Monday-Friday

* 7:30 a.m.

-4:00 p.m . or 8:00 a.m.

-4:30 p.m.

* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at  Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

Advertised

Job Summary

Performs skilled tasks in a plumbing shop relating to a comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance program for University-wide plumbing systems including maintenance, installation, renovation, and new construction in over 185 buildings using 1.2 million gallons of domestic water per day with 14,500 miles of campus piping infrastructure of the University of South Carolina that includes athletic facilities, residence halls, and cafeterias operating continuously 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and could include satellite campuses and off-site facilities.

Job Related Minimum Required

Education and Experience

* Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

* Driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

* High school graduate and 4 years experience in the management or supervision of commercial maintenance and repair services relating to plumbing systems with a journeyman certification in plumbing.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

* Knowledge and experience in managing resources and inventories, and skill in using a computer.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Assists with the coordination of the installation of new and modified plumbing systems including but not limited to reading blueprints, schematics, or drawings; consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and sub-contractors about new construction plans based on USC standards and to provide information on existing plumbing systems that may be affected during a project and advice on requirements for future construction projects;

reviewing construction areas for plumbing requirements; estimating costs for project work based on length, scope, manpower, and equipment requirements; actual installation or modification of plumbing systems; communication of expected installation or modification work with plumbing personnel; and troubleshooting new or newly modified systems to assure proper functioning.

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