Plumber/Pipefitter Master

Louisiana State University

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fast-paced, highly visible advanced journeyman position that 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.

Requirements

Three years of experience or training in pipefitting, steam fitting, or plumbing.
One year of the required experience must have been on-the-job experience.
Valid driver's license
Subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position.
This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.
Will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.

Nice To Haves

Competencies: None

Responsibilities

Repairs, troubleshoots, modifies, and maintains 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, and plastic (PVC, PE, HDPE, etc.) to above and below ground systems, including tunnel installation.
Troubleshoots system blockages for sewer and drainage piping. Operates high pressure water and blast cleaning equipment to restore proper flow characteristics.
Installs piping system from complex drawings and specifications requiring knowledge of fabrication and assembly techniques of copper, cast iron, plastic, and steel materials.
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.
Performs multiple trade skills related to plumbing, such as thermal insulation, welding, soldering, excavation, shoring/backfilling, underground pipe coatings, and cathodic protection.
Operates natural gas leak detectors, underground pipe locators, welding machines, and trackhoe/backhoes.
Prepares material and purchase requisitions. Other duties as assigned.