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Salary: $38,985.00 - $72,134.00 Annually Location : Laurens County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 170735 Agency: DDSN-Whitten Regional Center Opening Date: 11/01/2024 Closing Date: 11/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code:: KC18 Position Number:: 60009757 Normal Work Schedule:: Other Pay Band: Band 5 Opening Date: 11/01/2024 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Online applications must be submitted at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/ddsn. You must include ALL current and previous work history and education. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities About Whitten Regional Center Whitten Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Clinton, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Employee must be able to lift heavy loads, work in cold/hot and wet/damp conditions. Employee required to share call back responsibilities or emergency pairs after normal working hours. 1. Makes repairs as needed to remedy routine and emergency plumbing problems using sewer tapes and augers, unstops commodes and sewer lines. Requires handling dirty, heavy sewer equipment, getting into manholes, crawling under buildings, climbing into attic and onto roofs. 2. Replaces and repairs worn and aged fixtures, fittings and pipes. Requires working with very heavy and bulky tape. Uses special plumbing tools to fit pipe and prepare for replacement. May require use of ladder to get into attic space or climb into deep manholes. 3. Performs preventive maintenance on sanitary sewer lines using special equipment. Uses power augers to free obstructed secondary sewer lines. Requires ability to understand, operate, and repair mechanical equipment. Can possibly require moving heavy equipment by hand. 4. Installs new plumbing and heating systems in new buildings and renovations as they are constructed by Maintenance Department. Requires reading blueprints and understanding the principles of sound plumbing. Utilizing various power and hand tools, install heavy and or bulky pipe and fixtures. 5. Maintains in proper working order and good repair the specialized equipment and tools utilized in the plumbing/pipe fitting trade. Understanding electric and gasoline engines is advantageous. 6. Assist HVAC, Electrical and other Maintenance Personnel as needed. Perform other related duties as required. The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs Minimum and Additional Requirements High school diploma and trades experience related to the area of employment. Preferred Qualifications Employee must have High School Diploma or equivalent. Employee must possess any required license or certificates. Employee must have 3 years' experience as plumber/pipe fitter. Employee must have SC Driver's License. Employee must be able to read plumbing section of blueprints and equipment schematics. Additional Comments About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability. EEO Statement: DDSN provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability. Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening - to include a drug screening; State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept. of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities" screening; SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind this offer in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position. Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment. State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information. Supplemental Questions: 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 may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Do you understand the following statement? If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense after your 17th birthday, you MUST list this information under "agency-wide question 1 & 2" regardless of how long ago the conviction(s) took place (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record). This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. You may only omit minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets & seatbelt violations, etc. Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and may be grounds for termination. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please inquire before you complete your application. Yes No 02 What is the highest level of education you have completed? High School Diploma GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Other 03 Please briefly describe your experience and skills involving plumbing. 04 Do you have at least two (2) years' experience with plumbing? Yes No 05 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 06 Have you ever worked for Whitten Regional Center (or any of our other facilities to include Costal, Pee Dee, and Saleeby Centers) South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs before? Yes No 07 If you answered "yes" to question 6, please briefly state where you have worked and dates of employment. If you answered "no", please enter "N/A". 08 How did you hear about this position? State Government Website (careers.sc.gov) Indeed Career Fair Social Media SCWORKS DDSN Employee or Recruiter College or University Instructor or Staff College or University Job Portal Billboard Other 09 If you answered "DDSN Employee or Recruiter" or College or University Staff" please list the name of the employee or recruiter. If you listed "Other" please list the source below. 10 Have you ever worked for a State Agency? Yes No 11 If the answer to the above question is "yes", please include the agency name, name of state, facility name, department name, address/location, past reporting manager, dates of employment, job title, job responsibilities/duties, and reason for leaving. If you answered "no", please enter "N/A". 12 I understand that ONLY a complete and accurate application will be considered. I have included ALL current and previous work history and education and know that my resume will NOT be accepted nor reviewed to determine if I have met the qualifications of the position; it will be passed over. Additionally, the supplemental questions are considered part of my official application. By checking "Yes" I certify that I have followed the application instructions. Yes No Required Question