Journeyman Plumber

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & career progression

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental, vision, life and disability

401(k) with company match

Employee wellness resources and PTO

Job summary

Gallo Mechanical LLC is seeking a Journeyman Plumber to join our team. This role installs and maintains piping systems for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, and industrial processing across commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

You will read blueprints, select materials, plan installations, and work in varied conditions. We offer training, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, family-owned environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5-10 years experience as a pipe fitter in commercial plumbing or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and blueprints.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations including geometry and trigonometry.
• Work in diverse conditions including mechanical rooms, extreme weather, and potential electrical hazards.
• Physically demanding; regular lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional more than 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Reads studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blueprints to gain understanding of work to be done.
• Selects type and size of pipe and related materials for each job.
• Inspects work site to ensure holes do not compromise structure.
• Plans installation sequence to avoid obstructions and conflicts.
• Cuts, grinds, threads and bends pipe per specifications.
• Assembles and installs metal and non-metal piping and fittings.
• Joins and secures pipe to structures with clamps and hangers.
• Tests piping systems for leaks by pressurizing and observing gauges.

Skills

Math skills

Blueprint reading

Pipefitter’s Blue Book

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Gallo Mechanical is looking for a Journeyman Plumber to join our team. This person lays out, fabricates, assembles, installs and maintains piping and piping systems and equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling and industrial processing systems in commercial, industrial, and residential building. Project Focus Areas include: Higher education, k-12, hospitals, hotels, government, other institutional campuses or facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reads studies and interprets job specifications, plans and blueprints to gain understanding of work to be done.

Selects type and size of pipe and related materials needed for each job.

Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to make sure holes cut out for pipe will not cause structural weakness.

Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers.

Cuts, grinds, threads and bends pipe according to job specifications.

Assembles and installs a variety of metal and non-metal pipe and fittings.

Joins pipe and secures to structure with clamps, brackets and hangers.

Tests piping system for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges.

• A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 - 10 years as a pipe fitter with experience in commercial plumbing; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience.
• Uses basic math skills including geometry and trigonometry to make calculations for work.
• Ability to read and utilize Pipefitter’s Blue Book.
• This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage).
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, and kneeling. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 pounds.

At Gallo Mechanical LLC, our foundation is built on the core values of family, service, and exceptional performance. With 80 years as a proud, locally-owned family business, we are dedicated to finding innovative ways to serve and support the community we call home. It all starts with our greatest asset – our people! We invest in your growth through dedicated training programs and back you up with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive in your career.

• Training, support, and career progression to help you grow in your career.
• Company-paid medical insurance
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Team Incentive Program (TIP): Allows eligible employees to share in company financial success.
• 401(k) plan with a 5% company match
• Employee wellness resources, PTO benefits, and more!