Jobs · Engineering · South Carolina

Backflow Tester

State of South Carolina · Columbia, SC · 2 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

Job Responsibilities

Provides skilled preventive maintenance relating to plumbing 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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

  • 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.

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.

Additional Comments

Job Close Date: 10/04/2026
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 October 4, 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

Inclusive Excellence Statement

The University of South Carolina values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and students. We strive to recruit, support, and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Advertised Job Summary

Provides skilled preventive maintenance relating to plumbing 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.

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.

E & G Facilities

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.

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.

Additional Comments

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 4, 2026.

Benefits

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

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.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9780305

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