Plumber
State of South Carolina
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Plumber
State of South Carolina
University of South Carolina
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full-Time
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April 3, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a plumber at the University of South Carolina, where you'll handle repairs, installations, and maintenance of plumbing systems across campus buildings, including dorms, athletic facilities, and dining areas that operate around the clock.
You'll support a large infrastructure using over a million gallons of water daily and 14,500 miles of piping.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on plumbing experience who enjoys steady, full-time work in a university setting with benefits like health insurance and paid leave.
Key Requirements
- Skilled in performing plumbing maintenance, installation, renovation, and new construction tasks
- Experience with comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance programs for plumbing systems
- Ability to work on university-wide facilities including athletic areas, residence halls, and cafeterias operating 24/7
- Knowledge of handling large-scale plumbing infrastructure (e.g., 1.2 million gallons of water daily, 14,500 miles of piping)
- Full-time availability for on-campus and potentially off-site work in South Carolina
- Relevant plumbing trade experience or certification preferred
Full Job Description
Department: DAF Facilities Maintenance
Advertised Salary Range:
Part/Full Time: Full Time
About UofSC
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
Advertised Job Summary
Performs skilled tasks in a plumbing shop relating to a comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance program for University-wide plumbing systems including maintenance, installation, renovation, and new construction in over 185 buildings using 1.2 million gallons of domestic water per day with 14,500 miles of campus piping infrastructure of the University of South Carolina that includes athletic facilities, residence halls, and cafeterias operating continuously 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and could include satellite campuses and off-site facilities.
Job Close Date
04/02/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by April 2, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
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To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6930166
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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Requirements
Qualifications
• High school graduate and 4 years experience in the management or supervision of commercial maintenance and repair services relating to plumbing systems with a journeyman certification in plumbing.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge and experience in managing resources and inventories, and skill in using a computer.
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