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The Plumber/Pipefiitter Master is a fast paced highly visible advanced Journeyman position which requires superior technical knowledge of all facets of plumbing systems and related fixtures and components.
60% Repair, troubleshoot, modify and maintain utility systems including high/low pressure steam, high/low pressure condensate, sanitary sewer, compressed air, chilled water supply/return, domestic hot/cold water, stormwater, and heating water supply/return. Work skills include fabrication, installation, and repair of different piping materials including cast iron, steel, copper, plastic (pvc, pe, hdpe,etc.) to above and below ground systems.
10% Troubleshoot system blockages for sewer and drainage piping and operate high pressure water, blast cleaning equipment to restore proper flow characteristics.
10% Installs piping system from complex drawings and specifications requiring knowledge of fabrication and assembly techniques of copper, cast iron, plastic, steel materials.
10% Installs, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on pressure regulators, pressure gauges, steam traps, safety relief valves, flow meters, thermal expansion joints, check valves and clock valves.
5% Performs multiple trade skills related to plumbing such as thermal insulation, welding, soldering, excavation, shoring and backfilling, underground pipe coatings.
5% Prepares material and purchase requisitions.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:
Three years of experience or training in pipefitting, steam fitting, or plumbing.
SPECIAL OR PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to work extended days, weekends and holidays. Must possess a valid Class "E" driver's license. Pre-employment drug screening and physical required. Due to the nature of this position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement67. In accordance with PS-18, this position may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency closure. In the course of his/her duties, a Plumber Master is required to use various tools; including hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery, to complete assigned tasks. Additionally, a Plumber Master is required to: stoop, squat, kneel and bend their back; stand for up to 3 hours; climb stairs; climb ladders (fixed and portable); drive a vehicle; properly lift 50 lbs; and work reaching overhead.
Additional Job Description: Competencies: None Special Instructions: Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.Please include Drivers License on application.
A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.
Posting Date: August 6, 2025 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): August 20, 2025 Additional Position Information:Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State Universitys partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N): YLSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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