Zone Maintenance Plumber

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a journeyman-level maintenance technician to service Medical University of South Carolina Medical Centers. You will perform routine and complex repairs across facilities, using power and hand tools, following established trade practices and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include responding to assignments from the Hospital Help Desk and Maintenance leadership, maintaining designated zones, and providing supervision or monitoring when new tasks are assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of maintenance experience in a hospital, diversified building maintenance, or construction.
• Technical or trade school in HVAC, electrical, electronics, or related field preferred.
• Electrical and mechanical experience preferred.
• Ability to work in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other maintenance fields.
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems and find solutions.
• Experience working in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Knowledge of electrical and radiant energy hazards, confined space work, toxic chemicals and biohazard materials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain specific zone assignments and respond to Hospital Help Desk, FSC, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor.
• Work under supervision and be considered essential personnel during a disaster.

Skills

Diagnose problems

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Carpentry

Plumbing

Tool use

Hazard awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HVAC tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Job Summary

This journeyman level position involves the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities across the Medical University of South Carolina Medical Centers during peak and non‑peak hours. The role uses power and hand tools to perform corrective maintenance and repairs, from minor to extensive tasks, following instructions and established trade practices. The employee may provide monitoring or supervision when new assignments are given.

Essential Duties

Maintain specific zone assignments, respond to assignments from the Hospital Help Desk, FSC, Maintenance Manager or Supervisor, and work under supervision. Considered essential personnel during a disaster.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of maintenance experience in a hospital, diversified building maintenance, or construction.
• Technical or trade school in HVAC, electrical, electronics, or related field preferred.
• Electrical and mechanical experience preferred.
• Ability to work in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other maintenance fields.
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems and find solutions.
• Experience working in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Knowledge of electrical and radiant energy hazards, confined space work, toxic chemicals and biohazard materials.

Physical Requirements

• Work outside in all weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Work in elevated areas, confined spaces and below ground.
• Ability to stand, climb, kneel, bend, walk and lift up to 50 lb unassisted.
• Operate winches, come‑along, jacks, hand tools and powered tools.
• Must qualify physically for respirator use as required.
• Some positions may require a commercial driver’s license and EPA approved freon recovery certification.

Pay and Schedule

Hourly. Pay grade Health‑23. Scheduled 40 weekly hours, day shift.

Employment Context

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) – Plant Operations & Maintenance (CC000912). The employee is an essential part of the maintenance team and may be required to work overtime or irregular hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state or federal laws. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Federal E‑Verify

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please see http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees.