PLUMBER / PIPEFITTER MASTER

Plumbing Master

This 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. The area of responsibility assigned to this position includes more than 150 major buildings, including multi-story critical research facilities, spread over several hundred acres and encompassing more than 8,500,000 square feet of floor space.

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.

Job Specification : 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 Statement 67. This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33 / PS-67 / FASOP HR-04. This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67 / FASOP HR-04. In accordance with PS-18 this position may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure. In the course of the duties, a Plumber Master is required to use various tools; including hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery, to complete assigned tasks. Must be able 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. Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP : HR-04.

Job Duties and Other Information : 60%- Repair, troubleshoot, modify and maintain utility systems including high / low pressure steam, high / low pressure condensate, fire protection mains, sanitary sewer, compressed air, chilled water supply / return, domestic hot / cold water, storm water, 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 including tunnel installations. 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. 5%- Installs, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on pressure regulators, pressure gauges, steam traps, safety relief valves, flow meters, thermal expansion joints, check valves and block valves. 5%- Performs multiple trade skills related to plumbing such as thermal insulation, welding, soldering, excavation, shoring and backfilling, underground pipe coatings, and cathodic protection. 5%- Operates natural gas leak detectors, underground pipe locators, welding machines and trackhoe / backhoe. 5%- Prepares material and purchase requisitions. Other duties as assigned.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program :

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https : / / info.groupbenefits.org / Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https : / / www.civilservice.louisiana.gov / Parental-Leave / Default.aspx Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to) : Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org), Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others