Plumber/Pipefitter Foreman

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 systems-both above and below ground-ensuring reliable water, steam, and gas services across our facilities.

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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

In this role, you will:

• Perform repairs, troubleshooting, and modifications to above and below ground plumbing-including 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 Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link 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

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources