Pipefitter

Posting Number

STA00891PO25

Job Family

Building and Grounds Maintenance

Job Function

Facilities Maintenance

USC Market Title

Pipefitter

Link to USC Market Title

Job Level

T3 - Technical Support

Business Title (Internal Title)

Pipefitter

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Division of Administration and Finance

Department

DAF Facilities Maintenance

State Pay Band

6

Approved Starting Salary

$49,396

Advertised Salary Range

$49,396-$61,745

Location of Vacancy

SC

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00a.m-4: 30p.m

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Trades/Maintenance

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About University of South Carolina

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.

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Provides skilled preventive maintenance relating to steam/condensate/chilled water and mechanical services for the Facilities Department of the University of South Carolina's Columbia campus, E & G facilities using a campus wide equipment inventory, planning and scheduling processes, industry measures, metrics and reports.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to develop and maintain strong customer service skills, maintain harmonious working relationship with departmental staff, work independently, maintain functional awareness of typical hazards within the work place, work within established resources, communicate both orally and in writing, maintain accurate records relating to time, materials and services provided, organize, plan, and prioritize work, and demonstrated ability to use a computer.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Performs preventive maintenance relating to steam, condensate, chilled water, and mechanical needs, including but not limited to vibration analysis, filters, belts, lubrication, pumps, pump motors, traps, pipe welding/fitting, by receiving and performing assigned work including repairs; communicating with the managers, supervisor, planner/scheduler, co-workers, and the Call Center; following the guidelines and direction; planning, inspecting, verifying, and problem solving assigned issues; ensuring that corrective measures have been provided; developing and maintaining strong customer service practices; ensuring activities are well planned, delivered and completed; ensuring that all work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies and regulations; ensuring that all systems are in safe working order and compliant with national and local codes and regulations, and exhibiting professionalism in conduct, appearance, and work practices.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

40

Job Duty

Following the supervisor's direction, assists with facilities campus wide inventory of building and structure equipment by physically determining the type and location of equipment; barcoding equipment using electronic mechanism; entering inventory and service data needs in a master database; taking part in the updating of inventory every six months; using an equipment condition and estimated life expectancy projection by priority report; proving input for a recurring inventory of parts and supplies to support all planned activities for upcoming work quarters; and communicating with the PM Manager, Planner/Scheduler, supervisor, and various other departmental personnel.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Job Duty

Assists the PM Steam unit of a university-wide steam program for corrective and planned maintenance by planning, inspecting, verifying, and troubleshooting related issues; communicating with the PM manager, Planner/Scheduler, Steam and Plumbing supervisors, area maintenance personnel, and the Call Center; using assigned work orders; performing physical steam/condensate/chilled water repair work; developing and maintaining strong customer service practices; ensuring activities are well-planned, delivered and completed; ensuring work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies and regulations; ensuring that systems are in safe working order and are compliant with the national and local codes and regulations; and exhibiting a professional demeanor including conduct, appearance, and work practices.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

15

Job Duty

Gains an understanding and assists with departmental performance measures by preparing for work sampling studies and site inspections; identifying equipment inspected and equipment needing replacement; providing input to determine if the prioritized listing of PM activities was met; and noting equipment run time versus downtime.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Performs administrative tasks including completing accurate time sheets and leave requests; attending meetings and training events relating to steam, preventive maintenance performance measures and metrics, bar coding inventory equipment, customer service, safety, and continuous improvement; and providing information for management review and reporting.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Function

No

Percentage of Time

5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

Yes

Hazardous weather category

Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date

11/07/2025

Job Close Date

12/21/2025

Open Until Filled

No

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 December 21, 2025.

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