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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:

Classified Technician and Skilled Trades Job Description:

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.

Job Duties:

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• 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. 10

• Troubleshoots system blockages for sewer and drainage piping. Operates high pressure water and 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, and 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/backfilling, underground pipe coatings, and cathodic protection. 5
• Operates natural gas leak detectors, underground pipe locators, welding machines, and trackhoe/backhoes. 5
• Prepares material and purchase requisitions.

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.

Special or Physical Qualifications:

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.

Certifications/Licenses:

Valid drivers license

Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:

https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?

JobCode=146330

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None Special Instructions:

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Eric Brooks at ebrooks@lsu.edu.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

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:

September 14, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): September 28, 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,

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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.