Plumber/Pipefitter Foreman
Salary
$4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly
Location
New Iberia, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
NIRC080825TFC5
Department
University of LA - Lafayette
Opening Date
08/08/2025
Closing Date
8/15/2025 11:59 PM Central
DESCRIPTION
About this Job
We're looking for a Plumber/Pipefitter Master to join our New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) Team.
This position plays a vital role in performing highly skilled, technical installations, repairs, and modifications to plumbing systemsboth above and below groundensuring reliable water, steam, and gas services across our facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:
Four years of experience or training in pipefitting, steam fitting, or plumbing.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In this role, you will:
Perform repairs, troubleshooting, and modifications to above and below ground plumbingincluding tunnel systems
Service high- and low-pressure steam, gas, and water systems
Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on domestic and commercial hot water heaters and boilers, ensuring compliance with code and insurance standards
Interpret complex plans and specifications for installations and repairs
Install and repair steam regulators, traps, relief valves, and various components of plumbing systems
Fabricate and assemble pressure and sewage piping using techniques like soldering, threading, bonding, and welding
Repair fire mains, install kicker blocks and valves, and maintain steam sterilizers and medical gas lines as needed
Serve as a lead worker, providing guidance and oversight to subordinate Plumber/Pipefitters and Apprentices
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Work Location: University of Louisiana at Lafayette's New Iberia Research Center
Compensation: $21.05 per hour
How To :
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
for this vacancy, click on the above and complete an electronic application, which may be used for this vacancy as well as future opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking their application status to monitor progress in the recruitment process. Further status information is available under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Candidates must include detailed descriptions of relevant experience and education in the application. Resumes alone will not substitute for the completed education and experience sections. Incomplete applications may be rejected.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Taronsler Faye Cormier
Human Resources Specialist
...
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
...
Salary
$4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly
Location
New Iberia, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
NIRC080825TFC5
Department
University of LA - Lafayette
Opening Date
08/08/2025
Closing Date
8/15/2025 11:59 PM Central
DESCRIPTION
About this Job
We're looking for a Plumber/Pipefitter Master to join our New Iberia Research Center (NIRC) Team.
This position plays a vital role in performing highly skilled, technical installations, repairs, and modifications to plumbing systemsboth above and below groundensuring reliable water, steam, and gas services across our facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:
Four years of experience or training in pipefitting, steam fitting, or plumbing.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In this role, you will:
Perform repairs, troubleshooting, and modifications to above and below ground plumbingincluding tunnel systems
Service high- and low-pressure steam, gas, and water systems
Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on domestic and commercial hot water heaters and boilers, ensuring compliance with code and insurance standards
Interpret complex plans and specifications for installations and repairs
Install and repair steam regulators, traps, relief valves, and various components of plumbing systems
Fabricate and assemble pressure and sewage piping using techniques like soldering, threading, bonding, and welding
Repair fire mains, install kicker blocks and valves, and maintain steam sterilizers and medical gas lines as needed
Serve as a lead worker, providing guidance and oversight to subordinate Plumber/Pipefitters and Apprentices
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Work Location: University of Louisiana at Lafayette's New Iberia Research Center
Compensation: $21.05 per hour
How To :
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
for this vacancy, click on the above and complete an electronic application, which may be used for this vacancy as well as future opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking their application status to monitor progress in the recruitment process. Further status information is available under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Candidates must include detailed descriptions of relevant experience and education in the application. Resumes alone will not substitute for the completed education and experience sections. Incomplete applications may be rejected.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Taronsler Faye Cormier
Human Resources Specialist
...
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
...
Job ID: 488923122
Originally Posted on: 8/10/2025
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