Becoming a plumber typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 736,000 plumbers nationwide, with projections of a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Baton Rouge, LA earn an average of $555 per week, with an annual overtime average of $1,824. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced professionals.
The Plumbing Tech works on site at various BREC facilities to repair, maintain, alter, and create new plumbing systems, including water lines, drain lines, gas lines, air lines, sprinkler systems, gas heaters, water heaters, drinking fountains. The work is largely independent and subject to periodic inspection and checks.Education Required: H. S. Diploma or equivalent is required. Preferred: Vo-tech school diploma or Associates degree, or completion of recognized apprenticeship program. License(s) Required: Valid LA Driver's License. Preferred: Licensed Plumber Years Relevant Work Experience: 3 years of work related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Preferred: 10 or more years related experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Considerable knowledge of plumbing and irrigation systems and ability to identify and correct problems • Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safe operation of the trade • Ability to operate trencher/backhoe • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions • Ability to read and write the English language • Ability to operate and transport mini-excavators, backhoes and other digging equipment. • Ability to read blueprints • Must have a positive attitude with the willingness and desire to learn new skills • Ability to adjust to changing work demands, procedures, technology, and/or priorities • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Essential Functions and Duties: • Installing and performing repairs and replacements to plumbing systems as needed in all BREC facilities to ensure proper working condition. • Repair/replacement of plumbing fixtures and components, such as sinks, toilets, shower hardware, etc. • Installation, repair, replacements of irrigation systems and backflow preventers. • Inspection, repair, replacement of drinking fountains, plumbing pipes, heaters, valves, fixtures. • Insulation of plumbing lines, and related equipment as necessary. • Clearing, repair of sewer lines. • Inspection, repair and maintenance of swimming pool mechanical systems. • Purchase of needed supplies and materials for jobs. • Proper recording of daily tasks and expenses. Secondary Job Duties • Operation and maintenance of swimming pool and other aquatic feature circulation systems and water quality. • Keeping track of all assigned equipment and inventory. • Assisting other trades people with basic tasks. • Other duties as assigned. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor. As scheduled, generally 40 hours per week; lunch break daily; overtime as required. Emergency evening or weekend work on occasion. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy. An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
See More Details >>Focus Areas: Higher education, k‐12, hospitals, hotels, government, other institutional campuses or facilities. JOB SUMMARY: The Helper - Plumbing is responsible for assisting full‐fledged Plumbers with installing, repairing, and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and wastewater disposal in both commercial and industrial buildings. This role is a great opportunity to learn the trade from seasoned Plumbers while working towards your Plumbing license and advancing your skills. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Installation of piping for water, gas, sewerage and drainage systems and related purposes. • Assembly in position and connection of equipment and appliances used in plumbing systems. • Welding connected with the trade and other methods of joining pipe. • Maintenance and repair of equipment • Operation, care and use of all tools connected with the trade. • Daily Cleanup IDEAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: • A High School Diploma or equivalent. • 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. About Gallo Mechanical Services Gallo Mechanical Services is an affiliated company with Gallo Mechanical, a top-tier mechanical construction and service provider headquartered in Louisiana, with offices in the Charlotte and Raleigh NC area. Gallo Mechanical LLC is built on a bedrock foundation of dedication to family, service and performance. The company, a 75-year locally-grown family operation, is deeply invested in finding the best way to both serve and grow the community in which they live and work. The mission of Gallo Mechanical Services is to provide facility owners premium post-construction service and warranty support throughout the lifecycle of their facilities. Inclusive Employer Our number one focus will always be our people. Gallo Mechanical welcomes employees from varied backgrounds and walks of life, and it’s reflected in our diverse community. Gallo Mechanical is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to administering personnel actions, including hiring, training, promoting and compensating its employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
See More Details >>JOB SUMMARY: 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. About Gallo Mechanical Gallo Mechanical is a top-tier mechanical construction and service provider headquartered in New Orleans. Gallo Mechanical LLC is built on a bedrock foundation of dedication to family, service and performance. The company, a 75-year locally-grown family operation, is deeply invested in finding the best way to both serve and grow the community in which they live and work. As they have grown over the last seven and a half decades, Gallo Mechanical has sought to ensure that their focus remains in reinvesting in their community through both the work they carry out and the opportunities that they provide. Inclusive Employer Our number one focus will always be our people. Gallo Mechanical welcomes employees from varied backgrounds and walks of life, and it’s reflected in our diverse community. Gallo Mechanical is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to administering personnel actions, including hiring, training, promoting and compensating its employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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