Backflow Tester

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking a Backflow Tester to support the DAF Facilities Maintenance team on the Columbia campus. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance of plumbing and mechanical systems, using campus-wide planning and reporting processes to uphold safety and compliance.

The position requires strong customer service and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and careful record-keeping of time, materials and services provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and maintain strong customer service skills, communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled preventive maintenance relating to plumbing and mechanical services for campus facilities.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Backflow Tester

Department: DAF Facilities Maintenance

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, 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.

Advertised Job Summary

Provides skilled preventive maintenance relating to plumbing and mechanical services for the Facilities Department of the University of South Carolina's Columbia campus, E & G facilities using a campus wide equipment inventory, planning and scheduling processes, industry measures, metrics and reports.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to develop and maintain strong customer service skills, maintain harmonious working relationship with departmental staff, work independently, maintain functional awareness of typical hazards within the work place, work within established resources, communicate both orally and in writing, maintain accurate records relating to time, materials and services provided, organize, plan, and prioritize work, and demonstrated ability to use a computer.

Job Close Date

10/04/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 4, 2026.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.