Plumber II (#011408) Plumbing, Columbia (RICHLAND)
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, 29201
Salary
$53,100 - $66,800
per year
Type
Closes
April 18, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a plumber at a correctional facility in South Carolina, where you'll maintain and repair plumbing systems like sewers, water lines, and drains, while also supervising installations during construction projects and ensuring everything meets health and safety standards.
It's a hands-on role that involves managing supplies, training staff, and responding to emergencies.
A good fit would be someone with practical plumbing experience who is reliable, organized, and comfortable working in a secure environment.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (relevant experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis)
- Experience in installation, maintenance, or repair of plumbing systems including water, gas, air, or waste disposal
- Ability to supervise plumbing work in construction and renovation projects
- Knowledge of SCDHEC standards for sewage disposal and plumbing compliance
- Skills in developing maintenance programs and establishing on-call emergency procedures
- Capability to train and orient new employees
- Successful completion of four 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 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.
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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