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State of South Carolina

Lead Insulator

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Clemson, SC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 17 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

An Insulation Worker installs insulation in homes and buildings, to prevent heat loss in winter and keep houses cooler in hot weather. Installs insulation in building walls and attics or under floors, and wraps hot water heaters or pipes with insulation.

$47,746 / year median in South Carolina

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs work as insulator requiring advanced levels of professional skill. Performs installation, repair and preventative maintenance of insulation to campus main utility systems and associated air conditioning refrigeration systems. Provides training and mentorship to less experienced employees.

JOB DUTIES

15%•

Training and Mentorship:

Leads, guides, and/or trains others in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing. 10%•

Safety:

Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University

LOTO & PPE

policy. Complies with all

EPA/DHEC

rules. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops. Removes and disposes of insulation and cleans tools. Maintains a clean and safe work environment. 50%•

Insulation:

Insulates and removes (when needed) chilled water piping and equipment, hot water piping, steam piping, condensate piping, refrigeration piping, duct work and associated mechanical equipment. Performs insulation using several material types 25%•

Applications and Mastics:

Understands applications and applies various appropriate mastics to insulation systems. Operates saws, drills, pin-welder and related hand tools. Builds construction-type scaffolding. Reads, modifies and recommends modifications of blueprints. Estimates cost, time and materials of insulation projects.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and general maintenance experience related to the area of employment.