Master Plumber & Pipefitter – Industrial Systems Expert

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition exemption

Paid holidays

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Plumber/Pipefitter Master to lead advanced plumbing operations across 150+ buildings, including critical research facilities. This on-site role requires deep knowledge of high/low pressure steam, chilled water, and waste systems, with responsibility for installation, repair, and preventive maintenance.

You will fabricate and install piping in cast iron, steel, copper, or plastics, read complex drawings, and supervise maintenance work.

Qualifications

• Three years of pipefitting, steam fitting, or plumbing experience on the job.
• Valid driver’s license; MVR check and drug screens required.
• Safety sensitive and emergency essential position; background checks required.
• Ability to report to campus during emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain utility systems: steam, condensate, sanitary sewer, chilled water, and domestic water.
• Fabricate, install, and repair piping materials (cast iron, steel, copper, PVC, HDPE).
• Troubleshoot blockages and operate high-pressure cleaning equipment for proper flow.
• Install piping from complex drawings using copper, cast iron, plastic, and steel.
• Maintain pressure regulators, gauges, steam traps, valves, and related components.

Skills

Plumbing systems

Fabrication

Installation

Repair

Steam systems

Chilled water

Tools

Welding machines

Underground pipe locators

Trackhoe/backhoes

Gas leak detectors

Job description

Louisiana State University is seeking a Plumber/Pipefitter Master to lead advanced plumbing operations across 150+ buildings, including critical research facilities. This on-site role requires deep knowledge of high/low pressure steam, chilled water, and waste systems, with responsibility for installation, repair, and preventive maintenance.

You will fabricate and install piping in cast iron, steel, copper, or plastics, read complex drawings, and supervise maintenance work.