What are the responsibilities and job description for the Backflow Tester position at University of South Carolina?
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Posting Number:
STA00636PO26Job Family
Skilled TradesJob Function:
PlumbingUSC Market Title
PlumberLink to USC Market Title:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133908Job Level:
Backflow TesterCampus
T2 - Technical SupportBusiness Title (Internal Title):
RichlandCollege/Division
ColumbiaWork County:
Division Of Administration And FinanceDepartment
DAF Facilities MaintenanceState Pay Range:
G08USC Market Range
MRE - $49,700 $60,882 $72,065Anticipated Hiring Range:
$49,700 - $60,882Part/Full Time:
37.5Work Schedule
Full TimeHours per Week:
Trades/MaintenanceAbout 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.Veterans' Preference Statement:
Summary
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.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.Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:
YesPercentage Of Time
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.Essential Function:
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.Essential Function:
20Job Duty
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.Essential Function:
15Job 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:
10Job Duty
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.Essential Function:
5Job Duty
Assists Plumbing crew when needed as time permits. Provides assistance to augment Mechanical Crew. Performs work under PM Mechanical crew supervisor.Essential Function:
Performs Other Duties As AssignedEssential Function
5Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:
NoHazardous Weather Category
EssentialNumber of Vacancies:
1Job Open Date
08/21/2026Job Close Date:
10/04/2026Open Until Filled
NoSpecial 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:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/212029EEO Statement:
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Posting Number:
STA00636PO26Job Family
Skilled TradesJob Function:
PlumbingUSC Market Title
PlumberLink to USC Market Title:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133908Job Level:
Backflow TesterCampus
T2 - Technical SupportBusiness Title (Internal Title):
RichlandCollege/Division
ColumbiaWork County:
Division Of Administration And FinanceDepartment
DAF Facilities MaintenanceState Pay Range:
G08USC Market Range
MRE - $49,700 $60,882 $72,065Anticipated Hiring Range:
$49,700 - $60,882Part/Full Time:
37.5Work Schedule
Full TimeHours per Week:
- Monday-Friday 8:00a.m-4:30p.m.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.Basis :
Trades/MaintenanceAbout 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.Veterans' Preference Statement:
Summary
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.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.Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:
YesPercentage Of Time
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.Essential Function:
- 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.Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:
- Driver’s license required.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 Duty:
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.Essential Function:
20Job Duty
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.Essential Function:
15Job 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:
10Job Duty
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.Essential Function:
5Job Duty
Assists Plumbing crew when needed as time permits. Provides assistance to augment Mechanical Crew. Performs work under PM Mechanical crew supervisor.Essential Function:
Performs Other Duties As AssignedEssential Function
5Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:
NoHazardous Weather Category
EssentialNumber of Vacancies:
1Job Open Date
08/21/2026Job Close Date:
10/04/2026Open Until Filled
NoSpecial 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
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/212029EEO Statement:
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Salary : $49,700 - $60,882