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Plumber/Pipefitter Master

Salary

$3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

PNO-897-052825-LR

Department

Port of New Orleans Port Commission

Opening Date

05/28/2025

Closing Date

6/11/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

PNO-897-052825-LR

Plumber / Pipefitter Master

This position is in the Facility Services department of the Port of New Orleans Maintenance Division and reports directly to the Plumber/Pipefitter Foreman.

This position serves as a Plumber/Pipefitter Master in inspecting, testing, maintaining, and repairing sprinkler systems, water/fire mains, valves, sewer lines, gas lines, plumbing systems and public water systems.

This position participates in the required PORT training program and obtains additional training in order to facilitate the efficient performance duties and/or required tasks. This is a safety sensitive position that requires random drug screening throughout the year.

The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Driver’s License, Class D, or other state equivalent, and be knowledgeable and capable of the safe operation of various types of equipment required to fulfill the needs of the position and the PORT. The incumbent is required to have knowledge of the use of a UHF radio, which requires proper radio etiquette. The incumbent shall utilize a telephone, cell phone, two-way communication device, computer, and e-mail to facilitate communications if required. The incumbent must be able to perform duties many times without direct supervision and be knowledgeable enough to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. Incumbent may be required to work overtime. May also require working immediately before, after, or during a disaster.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:

Three 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 foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

80%Plumbing/Pipefitting

Incumbent is responsible for inspecting fire sprinkler systems, to include fire pumps, for proper operation and assisting with the annual testing and certifications. Performs routine maintenance and repairs to sprinkler systems as needed to ensure proper operation. Resets tripped sprinkler systems as necessary. Inspects tests water/fire mains and lines, valves, and other components and makes repairs to same when needed. Installs new water lines and valves when required. Able to work with all types of pipes and fittings. Performs welding and soldering as needed. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures and lines throughout the Port’s facilities. Operates various types of equipment in support of duties to include, but not limited to, bucket trucks, welding machines, and compressors.

15%Public Water Systems

Incumbent is responsible for assisting in operating and maintaining the Port’s Public Water Systems. Work includes sampling and testing the water to ensure compliance with chlorine residual and other components in the water. Performs flushing and other preventative or correction measures necessary to ensure quality water. Provides and performs connections of ships to the potable water system as well as others needing temporary water service.

5%Other Duties, Including Emergency Support

Incumbent is required to perform a variety of tasks and assignments, as directed by the supervisor, necessary to fulfill the mission of Facility Services Department and/or Port Maintenance Division.

Starting salary depends upon qualifications:

$21.05/hr. to $29.47/hr.

*THIS VACANCY QUALIFIES FOR $1.50/hr. PREMIUM PAY*

Premium pay is additional pay provided to employees for each hour actually worked.

Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

+ Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

+ Life Insurance options

+ Long Term Disability Plan

+ State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program

+ Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match

+ Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave

+ Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building

+ Ship Shape Wellness Program

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Lynetta Robinson

Port of New Orleans / Human Resources

New Orleans, LA 70160

504-528-3226

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

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 athttps://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.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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

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Have you included "ALL" of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application.

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+ No

02

Are you a current employee of the Port of New Orleans?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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