Backflow Tester

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance relating to plumbing and mechanical needs including but not limited to annual testing of backflow devices 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.
• Following the supervisor's direction, assists with facilities campus wide inventory of backflow equipment by physically determining the type and location of backflow equipment; barcoding equipment using electronic mechanism; entering inventory and service data needs in a master database; taking part in the updating of inventory every twelve months; 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.
• Assists the Plumbing unit of a university-wide plumbing program for corrective and planned maintenance by planning, inspecting, verifying, and troubleshooting backflow related issues; communicating with the Plumbing Manager, and Backflow supervisor, area maintenance personnel, and the Call Center; using assigned work orders; performing physical backflow testing and 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.
• 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.
• Performs administrative tasks including completing accurate time sheets and leave requests; attending meetings and training events relating to plumbing, preventive maintenance performance measures and metrics, barcoding inventory equipment, customer service, safety, and continuous improvement; and providing information for management review and reporting.
• Assists Plumbing crew when needed as time permits. Provides assistance to augment Mechanical Crew. Performs work under PM Mechanical crew supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Driver's license required.

Skills

• 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
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.