Backflow Tester — Flexible Schedule + Benefits

University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays (including anextended

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking a Backflow Tester to support the Plumbing unit in Columbia. This full-time role involves preventive maintenance of backflow devices, coordinating with a campus-wide team, and ensuring compliance with safety and code requirements.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with a 12-month basis and a competitive starting salary. The position requires 2+ years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and accreditation from a technical school

Qualifications

• Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program.
• 2+ years of job related experience; may be substituted by certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance relating to plumbing and mechanical needs including annual testing of backflow devices and related repairs.
• Communicates with managers, supervisor, planner/scheduler, co-workers and Call Center; follows guidelines; plans, inspects, verifies and solves assigned issues.
• Ensures corrective measures are provided; maintains strong customer service practices; ensures systems are in safe working order and compliant with codes and regulations.
• Gains understanding of departmental performance measures; participates in PM activity planning and inventory updates; provides input for management reporting.
• Assists Plumbing crew and Mechanical Crew; performs work under PM Mechanical crew supervisor.

Skills

Backflow testing

Plumbing

Customer service

Time management

Education

Technical school accreditation

Job description

University of South Carolina is seeking a Backflow Tester to support the Plumbing unit in Columbia. This full-time role involves preventive maintenance of backflow devices, coordinating with a campus-wide team, and ensuring compliance with safety and code requirements.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with a 12-month basis and a competitive starting salary. The position requires 2+ years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and accreditation from a technical school