Life Safety Plumber I

Life Safety Plumber I

Salary

$40,086.00 - $40,154.00 Annually

Location

Pickens County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

JR 11008

Agency

Clemson University

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Class Code:

KC35

Position Number:

JR 11008

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN07

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please apply on Clemson's website. https://clemson.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/Clemson_Careers/job/SENECA-SC/Life-Safety-Plumber-I_JR-11008

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
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Job Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

Leads a team of maintenance technicians on 3rd shift to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on life-safety and critical building systems. Conducts inspection and testing of approx. 800 lab/mechanical room eyewash/safety showers and from the floor sprinkler head inspections. Respond to flooding/plumbing emergencies as necessary. Works independently, or as a member of a skilled life safety systems maintenance crew performing preventative testing, maintenance, repair, renovation and construction of campus building University standards and applicable directives. Performs repairs to residential and commercial plumbing systems. Trains other employees in the Plumbing field as needed. Performs other duties as assigned, 24/7 callback. Customer Service and Communication top priority.

JOB DUTIES:

60% Plumbing Maintenance and Management:

Unstops blockages in all types of plumbing fixtures and building drains. Installs and maintains plumbing fixtures, water distribution pipes and fittings on drains, water and vent pipes and fittings, and other related equipment according to the Standard Plumbing Code which mandates natural gas pipe fittings on the consumer side of the gas meter and gas operated water heaters.

15% Domestic and Process Water Back-flow Devices Maintenance:

Conducts scheduled visual and operational inspections/testing as required by DHEC and EPA guidelines. Makes repairs as necessary to ensure compliance with DHEC standards. Maintain DHEC certification for back-flow prevention devices. Documents results using CMMS and DHEC procedures.

10% Campus Domestic Water and Process Water Systems:

Conducts scheduled testing, inspections, installation and maintenance of campus domestic water and process water system specialties; including pressure reducing valves, water meter, check valves, strainers, piping and other related devices. High and Low Pressure Steam Systems: Inspects, tests, maintains and repairs high and low pressure steam traps, regulators and pressure valves. Utilizes thermal imaging equipment to evaluate performance of steam and hot water systems and associated equipment. Documents test results through CMMS.

10% Fire Suppression System Maintenance:

Conducts scheduled inspection, testing and preventative maintenance according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Clemson University Fire Marshal guidelines. Ensures reliability of sprinkler systems and related building fire fighting components. Documents testing, inspections, maintenance and repairs utilizing University Facilities Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

5% Safety:

Promotes a safe workplace and demonstrate safe work practices. Comply with all OSHA, State and University Facilities safety standards. Completes mandatory training in a timely manner.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and general maintenance experience related to the area of employment.

Valid Drivers License Class D

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Requirements:

3+ years in the installation, maintenance or repair or air, water, gas or waste disposal system.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Clemson University Address Pearman Blvd., Admin Service Bldg.

Clemson, South Carolina, 29634

Phone 864-656-2000

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.