Plumber (#012815) Wateree River Correctional Institution, Rembert (SUMTER) Level 2
State of South Carolina
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Plumber (#011405) Lieber Correctional Institution, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER) Level 3
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$53,100 - $66,800
per year
Type
Closes
February 6, 2026More State jobs →
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a lead plumber at a correctional facility in South Carolina, where you'll handle the upkeep and fixes for all plumbing systems, including sewers, water lines, and waste disposal, while also supervising projects and training others.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on plumbing experience who can manage teams, respond to urgent issues, and ensure everything meets health and safety rules.
You'll need to be reliable and willing to complete basic training for working in a prison setting.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 5 years of experience in installing, maintaining, or repairing plumbing systems (air, water, gas, or waste disposal)
- Ability to develop and implement plumbing maintenance programs
- Supervisory skills for installation projects and team training
- Knowledge of SCDHEC standards for sewage and plumbing compliance
- Experience managing supplies, equipment requisitions, and emergency responses
- Successful completion of 4 weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
Full Job Description
- Develops plumbing maintenance and repair program throughout the facility.
- Performs maintenance on all sewers, water distribution systems, building storm drains and other systems related to plumbing or pipe fitting.
- Supervises and installs plumbing and related systems in construction/renovation projects within the facility.
- Establishes on-call procedures to respond to emergency plumbing maintenance and repair calls and ensures the work is promptly and properly performed.
- Supervises the operation and maintenance of plumbing facilities sewage disposal equipment to ensure compliance with standards prescribed by the SCDHEC.
- Determines requirements for plumbing supplies and equipment and prepares justification for and requisitions all supplies.
- Remains abreast of new plumbing techniques, procedures and equipment in functional area and recommends the procurement of and assists in supervising the installation of new plumbing and sewage disposal equipment.
- Orients new employees and administers training.
Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of air, water, gas or waste disposal systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.
SCDC Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and 5 years of experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of air, water, gas, or waste disposal systems.
Additional Information
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
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