Plumbing Technician, 3rd Shift

Jobtailor; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in South Carolina is seeking a skilled commercial/industrial plumber to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on water distribution, drainage, and process piping, and to diagnose complex issues.

You will support building operations with HVAC and electrical system upkeep, maintain accurate CMMS records, track water usage, and coordinate with contractors for major projects while ensuring safety and code compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in commercial/industrial plumbing.
• Knowledge of large-scale water distribution, drainage, and process piping.
• Familiarity with HVAC, electrical, and general mechanical systems.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain Journeyman license within 6 months.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in confined spaces.
• Experience with CMMS platforms such as MAXIMO, Tririga, Corrigo.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plumbing systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex plumbing issues.
• Support building operations through HVAC and electrical system upkeep.
• Conduct routine inspections of plumbing infrastructure and water treatment.
• Maintain maintenance logs and equipment records in CMMS.
• Track system performance and water usage trends.
• Coordinate with external contractors for major projects.
• Ensure quality, safety, and code compliance.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

CMMS Experience

HVAC Knowledge

Water Distribution

Safety Compliance

Team Coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman License / License in Progress

Technical School Certification / Apprenticeship

Tools

MAXIMO

Tririga

Corrigo

Building Automation Controls

Job description

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on commercial and industrial plumbing systems, including water supply lines, drainage systems, fixtures, pumps, backflow preventers, and process piping
• Diagnose and resolve complex plumbing issues, including pipe failures, pressure irregularities, drainage blockages, fixture malfunctions, and water quality concerns
• Support building operations through general maintenance of HVAC systems, electrical components, and building automation controls
• Conduct routine inspections of plumbing infrastructure, water treatment systems, safety equipment, and structural components
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and equipment records using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Track system performance and water usage trends to support data-driven decision making
• Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized plumbing installations, pipe replacements, and major maintenance projects
• Ensure quality standards, code compliance, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to safety protocols

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in commercial or industrial plumbing
• Demonstrated knowledge of large-scale water distribution, drainage systems, and process piping
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical systems, and general mechanical systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Journeyman plumber license required or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to work in confined spaces such as crawl spaces and mechanical rooms
• Ability to tolerate various weather conditions
• Ability to participate in after-hours emergency response and on-call rotation schedule
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Journeyman or Master Plumber license with backflow prevention certification preferred
• Technical school certification or apprenticeship completion in plumbing or pipefitting preferred
• Experience with critical facilities environments preferred
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as MAXIMO, Tririga, Corrigo, or similar preferred
• Knowledge of fire suppression systems, medical gas systems, process piping, and specialized industrial plumbing applications preferred
• EPA 608 certification or HVAC technician certification preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in commercial and industrial plumbing systems, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance with safety standards. Proficient in using CMMS for maintenance tracking and coordination with contractors for specialized plumbing projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Journeyman Plumber License
• Preventive Maintenance
• HVAC Systems Knowledge
• Troubleshooting Abilities
• CMMS Experience

Hard Skills

• Plumbing Systems Maintenance
• Water Distribution Systems
• Drainage Systems
• Process Piping
• Fixture Repair
• Backflow Prevention
• Pipe Replacement
• Water Quality Diagnosis
• Safety Protocol Compliance
• Emergency Response Participation

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Team Coordination
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Journeyman Plumber License
• EPA 608 Certification
• HVAC Technician Certification
• Technical School Certification
• Apprenticeship Completion

Industry Keywords

• Commercial Plumbing
• Industrial Plumbing
• Fire Suppression Systems
• Medical Gas Systems
• Critical Facilities Environments

Tools & Technologies

• CMMS Platforms
• MAXIMO
• Tririga
• Corrigo
• Building Automation Controls