Plumber I-60014295

Plumber I The Department of Administration's Division of Facilities Management and Property Services is seeking an experienced Plumber to join the team! Facilities Management (FM) maintains and operates approximately 53 buildings which include the State House, Capitol Complex Office Buildings, the Governors Mansion, and other buildings in the Columbia area. In this role, you will provide building maintenance services and needed plumbing services in all Admin owned, contracted and maintained buildings.
Responsibilities of the Plumber I:

• Complete assigned maintenance and/or repair and renovation plumbing tasks to minimize unexpected and premature equipment failures in accordance with established policies, procedures and good work practices, and to ensure buildings are in safe working order and compliant with codes and regulations.
• Complete assigned maintenance, repair, painting, general maintenance and building tasks to minimize unexpected and premature equipment failures using established policies, procedures and good work practices, to ensure buildings are in safe working order and compliant with codes and regulations.
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned to maintain a clean, uncluttered, and safe work environment in mechanical and electrical rooms.
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Identify, recommend, and request equipment, material, supplies and training needed to ensure that necessary resources are available to complete work tasks and to improve efficiency, effectiveness and safety in completing assigned tasks.
• Utilize the plant maintenance phone app as provided by Admin to record all daily assigned work order entries, to ensure that accurate records are maintained on how time and materials are utilized, and also to capture all time worked during the day.
• Perform other duties as assigned, to include disaster assistance, monitoring contractor work during or after hours in buildings maintained by FM.
• Offer guidance, promote teamwork and cooperation and work to resolve challenges.

• A high school diploma or equivalent and experience in installation, repair or maintenance of building plumbing systems (air, water, gas or waste disposal systems), including commercial and industrial buildings.
• Must also have experience in the installation, repair or maintenance of building systems (General Building Maintenance).

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of or ability to learn national and local plumbing regulations and code requirements.
• Basic knowledge of preventive maintenance, repair, adjustment, replacement, installation and operations in all phases of commercial and industrial facility plumbing.
• Basic knowledge of the methods of installation and repair of building plumbing systems, including air, gas, water and waste disposal systems.
• Basic knowledge of the techniques, methods and tools of the plumbing trade.
• Basic skill in the performance of duties related to the plumbing trade.
• Skill in the use and care of the tools associated with the plumbing trade.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Basic computer skills and good written and oral communication.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, stand for long periods of time, climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, hot, hazardous and noisy locations and in adverse weather conditions.
• Position requires work during inclement weather and emergency conditions, 37.5 hours/week, subject to 24 hours/day off duty calls & participation in on-call program on rotating basis.
• Must possess a valid Class "D" Driver's license.
  
  

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), 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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
  • State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.