Master Plumber

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A State Position in South Carolina is looking for a master craftsman plumber to perform installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems under the Plumbing Supervisor. The role requires a high school diploma and technical plumbing training, alongside three years of relevant professional experience. Opportunity to lead projects while ensuring compliance with safety procedures and maintaining effective relationships with staff and students.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional experience at the master craftsman level.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lead others and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and repairs water, steam and sewer systems.
• Installs equipment and fixtures.
• Leads projects and provides training to journeyman plumbers.

Skills

Water, steam and sewer systems maintenance and repair

Plumbing installation

Use of hand and power tools

Emergency repairs

Communication and teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Technical training in plumbing trade

Job description

Reporting to the Plumbing Supervisor, the incumbent serves as a plumber at the master craftsman level to install, repair and maintain water, steam and sewer systems.

• Inspects, maintains and repairs water, steam and sewer systems and makes recommendations regarding system upgrades or replacement.
• Installs new equipment, piping and fixtures.
• Performs preventive maintenance and required testing on plumbing systems, including backflow preventers.
• Serves as lead for assigned projects/work orders and provides training and technical advice/assistance to journeyman plumbers.

• High school diploma,
• Three years of professional experience at the master craftsman level, and
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of water, steam and sewer systems maintenance and repair.
• Expert plumbing installation, maintenance and repair skills.
• Ability to use applicable hand and power tools.
• Ability to lead others in troubleshooting and making emergency repairs.
• Ability to read, understand and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, co-workers and supervisor.

Technical training in the plumbing trade.

Please note:This position may be outsourced later this year as part of the university’s plan to outsource its facilities management functions. Employees may be hired by the selected contractor; if the request for proposals is unsuccessful, employees will continue to work directly for the university.

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/16334.