Lead Plumber Level 2: Maintenance, On-Call & Projects

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a licensed plumber to develop and manage the facility's plumbing maintenance and repair program, oversee sewer and water systems, and supervise installation during construction or renovation projects.

The role requires coordinating on-call emergency responses, ensuring compliance with SCDHEC standards, training new staff, and managing supplies. A high school diploma and relevant plumbing experience are required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of air, water, gas or waste disposal systems.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be able to supervise, direct, instruct, and work with other people.

Responsibilities

• Develops plumbing maintenance and repair program throughout the facility.
• Performs maintenance on all sewers, water distribution systems, building storm drains and other systems related to plumbing or pipefitting.
• Supervises and installs plumbing and related systems in construction/renovation projects within the facility.
• Establishes on-call procedures to respond to emergency plumbing maintenance and repair calls and ensures the work is promptly and properly performed.
• Supervises the operation and maintenance of plumbing facilities sewage disposal equipment to ensure compliance with standards prescribed by the SCDHEC.
• Determines requirements for plumbing supplies and equipment and prepares justification for and requisitions supplies.
• Remains abreast of new plumbing techniques, procedures and equipment in his/her functional area and recommends the procurement of and assists in supervising the installation of new plumbing and sewage disposal equipment.
• Orients new employees and administers training.
• Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Skills

Plumbing maintenance

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is seeking a licensed plumber to develop and manage the facility's plumbing maintenance and repair program, oversee sewer and water systems, and supervise installation during construction or renovation projects.

The role requires coordinating on-call emergency responses, ensuring compliance with SCDHEC standards, training new staff, and managing supplies. A high school diploma and relevant plumbing experience are required.