What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumber/Pipefitter position at University of LA - Lafayette?
$3,410.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly
New Iberia, LA
Classified
NIRC102026TFC1
University of LA - Lafayette
10/20/2026
10/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public research university committed to academic excellence, innovation, and service. As part of its operational support team, the University employs skilled professionals to ensure the campus remains safe, efficient, and well-maintained for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
We’re looking for a Plumber/Pipefitter to join our University of Louisiana at Lafayette team. The Plumber/Pipefitter performs skilled journeyman-level work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing fixtures, piping systems, and related mechanical equipment to support the University's facilities and infrastructure.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience or training in pipefitting, steam fitting, or plumbing.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As a Plumber/Pipefitter, you will:
Install, maintain, alter, and repair plumbing fixtures, equipment, and piping systems throughout University facilities.
Install and repair water lines, sewer lines, gas lines, and steam lines.
- Maintain and repair plumbing equipment, including gas heaters, hot water heaters, water fountains, and steam cookers.
- Inspect, repair, and replace worn or damaged plumbing fixtures and components.
- Diagnose and repair leaking faucets, pipes, valves, and other plumbing fixtures.
- Identify and clear clogged drains and sewer lines to maintain proper drainage.
- Inspect, repair, and adjust piping and tubing connected to steam pumps, air compressors, water pumps, and heating equipment.
- Troubleshoot plumbing and piping system malfunctions and perform necessary corrective repairs.
- Direct, train, and provide technical guidance to apprentice helpers performing plumbing and pipefitting duties.
- Ensure plumbing installations and repairs are performed in accordance with applicable safety standards and established procedures.
- Assist with routine and emergency plumbing maintenance to support the continuous operation of University facilities.
- Perform other related maintenance and repair duties as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Taronsler Faye Cormier
Human Resources Specialist
faye.cormier@louisiana.edu
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Human Resources
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Salary : $3,410 - $6,136