Plumber/Pipefitter Master

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Job Posting Title:

Plumber/Pipefitter Master

   

Position Type:

Classified

   

Department:

LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - US - PPM - Plumbing - Steam Chilled Water (Eric P Brooks (00012463))

   

Work Location:

1165 Facility Srvcs Central Shop

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

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 facilitates, spread over several hundred acres and encompassing more than 8,500,000 square feet of floor space. 

Job Duties:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three years of experience in pipefitting, steamfitting, or plumbing.
 
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Training in the plumbing, pipefitting, or steamfitting trade will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience on a month for month basis.

Special or Physical Qualifications:

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. 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 his/her 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 po