Plumber/Pipefitter Master
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Job Posting Title:
Plumber/Pipefitter Master
Position Type:
Classified
Department:
LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - FSys - Night and Weekends - Supervision - Sup1 (Dwayne Edward Morris (00012731))
Work Location:
LSU - Baton Rouge
Pay Grade:
Classified Technician and Skilled Trades
Job Description:
Job Description:
This is a highly skilled advanced Journeyman position assigned to the Night Crew which deals primarily with emergency plumbing repair requirements within all buildings located on the LSU Baton Rouge Campus. The incumbent must not only be proficient in all aspects of plumbing repairs, but must also have the ability to locate, diagnose, and perform the required repairs with above average speed in order to minimize the interruption to vital plumbing, water, gas, and steam services, and to prevent or minimize any damage that might possibly occur to the buildings and/or their content from failure or malfunctions of plumbing systems.
Job Duties:
50%- Performs emergency troubleshooting within all campus buildings on all types of piping systems in service such as steam, gas, air, water, fire mains, sewage, and drainage systems utilizing such diagnostic tools as simple and complex building blueprints, and performs repairs on these systems which may be constructed of materials such as copper, cast iron, adhesives, epoxies, soldering, brazing, etc.
30%- Performs repaired on general heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment in buildings. Performs preventive maintenance duties on motors; adding coolant, adjusting controls, changing filters, etc.
10%- Performs multiple trade skills such as insulations (removal and repair), pump repair, painting, etc. as needed to complete job assignments.
5%- Performs all other tasks associated with the duties of the plumber classification. Assists other crafts, as needed. Occasionally, weekend and holiday work may be required.
5%- Performs general maintenance mechanic duties (including but not limited to: filter replacement, belt tensioning, basic plumbing, light replacement, etc.) on all systems on campus. Other duties as assigned.
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.
Additional Information:
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.
This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.
This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.
Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:
http://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=146330
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dwayne Morris at dmorr11@lsu.edu.
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:
April 13, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
April 27, 2026
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 University’s 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):
Y
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
HCM Contact Information:
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.