Skilled Plumber – Year‑Round Construction & Repair

Regional Mechanical Services LLC; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Regional Mechanical Services LLC in Metairie, LA is seeking a skilled plumber to support construction, installation, repair, and maintenance projects year-round.

You will assemble pipe sections, install piping, review blueprints and codes, locate pipe installations, test systems for leaks, and maintain and repair plumbing networks. The role requires independent work and teamwork with a crew, with emphasis on safety, quality, and on-time performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing to support construction, installation, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of blueprints, specifications, codes, and jobsite instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pipe sections, tubing, fittings, valves, appliances, and fixtures using approved joining methods and equipment.
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, install, and anchor pipe assemblies using proper tools, machines, and supports.
• Review blueprints, specifications, and codes to determine layouts, materials, and installation steps.
• Locate and mark pipe installations, connections, fixture placements, passage holes, and obstructions using measuring tools and levels.
• Fill pipes or fixtures with water or air, monitor pressure gauges, and test systems to detect and locate leaks.
• Maintain and repair plumbing systems by replacing defective parts, repairing broken pipes, clearing drains, and restoring proper function.
• Install underground storm, sanitary, sewer, and water piping systems as needed to connect plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Keep records of work assignments and support project planning by estimating time, materials, and labor needs when required.
• Direct helpers or support team members during pipe cutting, preassembly, installation, and related plumbing tasks.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pipe fitting

Soldering/Welding

Attention to detail

Reading specifications

Tools

Pipe cutters

Threading machines

Bending machines

Pressure gauges

Job description

Regional Mechanical Services LLC in Metairie, LA is seeking a skilled plumber to support construction, installation, repair, and maintenance projects year-round.

You will assemble pipe sections, install piping, review blueprints and codes, locate pipe installations, test systems for leaks, and maintain and repair plumbing networks. The role requires independent work and teamwork with a crew, with emphasis on safety, quality, and on-time performance.