PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER FOREMAN

Salary

$4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly LocationSt. Gabriel, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 406-26-052 Department DOC-LA Correctional Institute for Women Opening Date 07/08/2026 Closing Date 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services https://doc.la.gov/

LA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN

St. Gabriel, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

*This position will focus on the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems and fixtures but will provide maintenance support for all areas of the prison.* Why work for DOC?

* Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. + Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues. + Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC

, our facilities, and our mission.

Minimum Qualifications

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Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:

Four years of experience or training in pipefitting, steam fitting, or plumbing.

Job Specification

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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties

• Maintenance, repair, and replacement of all systems related to the plumbing, sewage, water, and gas distribution system.
• Maintenance and repair of all systems during the weekend on-call duty status.
• Training and supervising inmates who assist in the repair of plumbing systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Employee will work with: Directly supervised by Maintenance Manager. Work with other Maintenance staff and the inmate orderlies trained for maintenance work.
• Employee will provide maintenance support for all areas of the prison.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type

PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Compensation

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and*NOT* the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. Other Important Information:

* *IMPORTANT:* In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question. * Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. * Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. + This is a 24-hour facility. + This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

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.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact

Dave Besse

Human Resources Department

Dave.Besse2@la.gov

Ph: (225) 319-2435

Fax: (225) 342-5968

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to *make a difference* through 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 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. ***** 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* *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