Life Safety Plumber I

CLEMU Clemson University; Seneca (SC); In loco; USD 40.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Clemson University is seeking a skilled maintenance supervisor to lead a 3rd shift team of technicians. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on life-safety and critical building systems, including testing and inspection of lab rooms, eyewash stations, and campus piping.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, coordinating with the life-safety crew, documenting results in CMMS, training staff, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and university standards.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent and general maintenance experience related to the area of employment.
• 3+ years in the installation, maintenance or repair of air, water, gas or waste disposal system.

Mansioni

• Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.
• Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
• No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
• Promotes a safe workplace and demonstrates safe work practices per OSHA and university standards.

Conoscenze

General maintenance

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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.

Campus Domestic Water and Process Water Systems

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.

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).

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.

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.

JOB CODE: KC35 EMPLOYEE TYPE: Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Requirements

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: 10%
• Extends hands or arms in any direction: 70%
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 80%
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 50%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 70%
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 50%
• Recognize or inspect visually: 90%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 80%
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 70%
• Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 70%
• Walk or move about: 70%
• Stand for Prolonged Period: 70%

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to dust/fumes: 30%
• Vibration: 15%
• Noise: 15%
• Electrical hazards: 10%
• Exposure to heat or cold: 25%
• Wet and/or humid: 30%
• Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids): 30%
• Chemical hazards: 15%
• Radiant hazards: 10%
• Burn hazards: 20%
• Mechanical hazards: 15%

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range 40086 - 40154 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

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION

Seneca, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

December 4, 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.

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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.

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