Maintenance IV - Plumber

TrulyHired; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in South Carolina is seeking a Maintenance IV-Plumber to maintain the school facility’s plumbing systems and fixtures. You will review plans, install and service sinks, toilets, water heaters, and related equipment, while ensuring safety and code compliance.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, inventory management, and working in confined spaces. Candidates must pass district tests, have a valid license, and demonstrate flexibility and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass district written and physical test.
• Valid driver license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain commercial plumbing systems and components.
• Review building plans and specifications to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials.
• Install, repair and maintain sinks, showers and toilets.
• Install, repair and maintain water heaters and conditioners.
• Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim.
• Identify required tools and special equipment.
• Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures.
• Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment.
• Assemble and install valves and fittings.
• Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Complete and follow preventive maintenance schedules.
• Handle hazardous materials in a safe manner.
• Learn and use new technology effectively.
• Legally and safely operate motorized vehicles.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance operations.
• Handle routine and emergency maintenance situations effectively.
• Be flexible.
• Follow a time schedule.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Maintenance IV-Plumber

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Supervisor, Maintenance

Prepared By: Dr. Angela Cooper Date: May 23, 2024

Approved By: Stephanie Hucks, Interim CHRO Date: October 2, 2026

SUMMARY

To help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately orders and accounts for material and labor relative to assignments.
• Maintains all safety and code requirements of the State, local and Board of Ed. guidelines.
• Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase, and maintains the inventory of district-owned hand
• tools, equipment, hardware, materials and supplies.

Employee must have the ability to:

• Install, repair and maintain commercial plumbing systems and components.
• Review building plans and specifications to determine the layout for plumbing and related materials.
• Install, repair and maintain sinks, showers and toilets.
• Install, repair and maintain water heaters and conditioners.
• Install, repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, appliances and trim.
• Identify required tools and special equipment.
• Locate and mark positions for connections and fixtures.
• Install supports and hangers for pipe, fixtures and equipment.
• Assemble and install valves and fittings.
• Test pipe systems and fixtures for leaks.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Complete and follow preventive maintenance schedules
• Handle hazardous materials in a safe manner.
• Learn and use new technology effectively.
• Legally and safely operate motorized vehicles.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance operations.
• Handle routine and emergency maintenance situations effectively.
• Be flexible.
• Follow a time schedule.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before small groups of employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver license with good driving record.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to pass a district written and physical test. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms such as to operate vibrating machinery. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as a tool box. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs such motors, jack hammers. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, scaffolds, and cabinets. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will be required to drive an organizational vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays and non-household dust. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally will work in a loud area.