Lead Insulator

Clemson; Seneca, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Seneca, SC is seeking a Lead Insulator to perform advanced insulation work on campus utility systems and HVAC equipment. The role includes insulation installation, repair, and preventative maintenance, plus mentoring less experienced staff.

The position requires reading blueprints, estimating project costs, and applying mastics to insulation systems. The incumbent will lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA/DHEC rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• General maintenance experience is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Training and mentorship: Leads, guides, and trains others and maintains required licensing.
• Safety: Promotes a safe workplace, adheres to OSHA, LOTO and PPE policies, and EPA/DHEC rules.
• Insulation: Insulates/removes piping and equipment including chilled water, hot water, steam, condensate, refrigeration, ductwork and related equipment.
• Applications and Mastics: Applies mastics to insulation systems, reads blueprints, estimates costs, time and materials.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Lead InsulatorApply: SENECA, SC: Full time: Posted 21 Days Ago: End Date: October 2, 2026 (9 days left to apply): JR-10142**JOB SUMMARY:**Performs work as insulator requiring advanced levels of professional skill. Performs installation, repair and preventative maintenance of insulation to campus main utility systems and associated air conditioning refrigeration systems. Provides training and mentorship to less experienced employees.**JOB DUTIES:**15% - Training and Mentorship: Leads, guides, and/or trains others in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing.10% - Safety: Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO & PPE policy. Complies with all EPA/DHEC rules. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops. Removes and disposes of insulation and cleans tools. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.50% - Insulation: Insulates and removes (when needed) chilled water piping and equipment, hot water piping, steam piping, condensate piping, refrigeration piping, duct work and associated mechanical equipment. Performs insulation using several material types25% - Applications and Mastics: Understands applications and applies various appropriate mastics to insulation systems. Operates saws, drills, pin-welder and related hand tools. Builds construction-type scaffolding. Reads, modifies and recommends modifications of blueprints. Estimates cost, time and materials of insulation projects.**JOB CODE:**KC36**EMPLOYEE TYPE:**Regular FTE Staff**Minimum Requirements:**High school diploma or equivalent and general maintenance experience related to the area of employment.**RESPONSIBILITIES:**JOB KNOWLEDGEFirm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESActs as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIESNo fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**Extends hands or arms in any direction: 75%Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 50%Recognize or inspect visually: 70%Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 50%Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 50%Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 60%Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 80%Walk or move about: 75%Stand for Prolonged Period: 30%Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 75%Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 40%Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: 30%**WORKING CONDITIONS:****WORK SCHEDULE:**Standard Hours:40**COMPENSATION INFORMATION:**Expected Salary Range-Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.**ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:**Emergency Response - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is required to respond in order to provide the University's initial response to the emergency situation, including the execution of mission essential functions. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on call.**JOB LOCATION:**Seneca, SC**APPLICATION DEADLINE:**October 2, 2026**MILITARY AND VETERAN:****Military Equivalency**: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. **Veteran Preference:** South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.**CLOSING STATEMENT:**Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.