Plumber/Pipefitter

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

401(k) with company match

Wellness resources and PTO

Job summary

Gallo Mechanical LLC seeks a Plumber/Pipefitter to join our construction team in Baton Rouge. You will lay out, fabricate, install, and maintain piping systems for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, and processing across commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years in pipe fitting with commercial plumbing experience. You will work in diverse environments and contribute to our 80-year legacy of family-owned service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; 5 years as a pipe fitter in commercial plumbing preferred.
• Basic geometry and trigonometry for field calculations.
• Ability to read and utilize Pipefitter’s Blue Book.
• Work in diverse conditions including mechanical rooms and exposure to high-voltage risk.

Responsibilities

• Read studies and plans to understand work.
• Select pipe type and size for each job.
• Inspect site for obstructions and structural integrity.
• Plan installation sequence to avoid conflicts with other workers.
• Cut, grind, thread, and bend pipe per specs.
• Assemble and install metal and non-metal pipe and fittings.
• Secure pipe to structures with clamps and brackets.
• Test piping system for leaks by pressure and gauges.

Skills

Math skills

Blueprint reading

Pipefitter Blue Book

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pipefitter’s Blue Book

Job description

Gallo Mechanical is looking for a Plumber/Pipefitter to join our construction team. The Plumber/Pipe Fitter 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.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 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!