Becoming a plumber in Lake Charles, LA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 635,000 plumbers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550, equivalent to $1,184 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Job Description: Involved in the installation, modification, and repair of utility, supply, and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings, and equipment such as sewage, water, gas, and oil lines, compressed air, vacuum, and acid systems, water closets, water heaters, hydrants, valves, and pumps. Job Requirements: • Prior experience in HVAC/Mechanical in Commercial capacity. • Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems. • Have a least 4 yrs of experience in a commercial plumbing environment. • Completion of apprenticeship program. • Hold a State license. • Enjoys a fast paced environment and is able to meet deadlines. • Be able to read blueprints and layout plumbing systems for underground rough and the top-out phase. • Have an understanding of plumbing codes in different jurisdictions. • Install DWV (Drain, Waste, and Vent systems), domestic water piping (hot & cold systems), and acid waste during new construction or remodels. • Install natural gas systems, and med gas systems (vacuum, O2, Medical Air, nitrogen) We set plumbing fixtures for commercial buildings and hospitals. • The ability to Solder & Brazing of copper tubing, thread steel pipe, and use ProPress is recommended. • Industrial experience is a plus. • Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks (testing procedures). • Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools. • Install underground storm, sanitary, and water piping systems and extend piping to these systems.
See More Details >>Overview Golden Nugget Lake Charles is a luxury casino-resort that opened in December 2014. The property contains nearly 1,100 well-appointed hotel rooms and suites with private balconies available. It sports an eighteen-hole championship golf course, a private beach and marina, and a luxurious pool complex with private cabanas, a waterslide and lazy river. Patrons enjoy a 2000-seat entertainment showroom, variety of meeting spaces, retail shopping from fine jewelry to resort wear, and a number of Landry’s signature restaurants. The Golden Nugget also includes a world-class casino with more than 70 table games, a poker room, and 1600 of the newest slot machines. We offer an abundance of premier employment opportunities in hotel, restaurant, finance, marketing, entertainment, casino management and much more. If your skills and talents are a match for our needs, we can open the door to your next career opportunity! Fertitta Entertainment through its various subsidiaries and affiliate companies is a national, diversified gaming, restaurant, hospitality, entertainment and retail organization. We own and operate the Golden Nugget Hotels and Casinos located in Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada, Atlantic City, New Jersey and Biloxi, Mississippi. We are also one of the largest full-service restaurant operators in the United States with over 420 locations in over 35 states and 15 countries. We operate restaurants primarily under the names of Rainforest Cafe, Saltgrass Steakhouse, Landry’s Seafood House, Chart House, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Bubba Gump, Morton’s – The Steakhouse, McCormick’s & Schmick’s and Claim Jumper and Mastros, plus our upscale signature group of restaurants which include Vic & Anthony’s, Grotto and more. We are also engaged in the ownership and operation of select hospitality/entertainment businesses, which include hotels, such as the San Luis Resort, Spa and Convention Center in Galveston, Texas, aquarium complexes, the Kemah Boardwalk, a 40-acre amusement, entertainment and retail complex in Kemah, Texas and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Galveston, Texas. Responsibilities Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor, the incumbent adjust repairs, troubleshoots and maintains all facilities plumbing system and applications. • Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations, Federal and State laws and regulations, and Golden Nugget and departmental policies and procedures. • Consistently deliver positive, courteous and professional guest service in all interactions with guests, visitors, vendors and fellow employees. • Perform all preventive maintenance on systems and maintains applicable log books. • Conduct walk-through inspections; of domestic water systems to include water booster pumps, gauges, boilers temperature readings, and pumps, irrigation systems and testing. • Repair plumbing systems throughout the property and on off-site facilities. • Repair showers, sinks, toilets, water booster pumps and recirculation pumps. • Record gauge readings, repairs completed and time lost due to inoperative equipment. • Maintain technical logs and records all relevant data as appropriate. • Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility. • Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations. • Ensure prompt and discrete notification to senior management and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts and/or internal ethics violations. • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Requirements: • High School diploma or equivalent. • Six (6) years of plumbing experience; and/or a combination of experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
See More Details >>Overview: Looking to TRADE UP to a better opportunity? Ace Air Conditioning & Plumbing in Lake Charles is looking for a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude to join our growing and dedicated plumbing team. Service Plumbers are paid on a commission basis. Why join our team: We care for our employees' well-being and structure our company so that our front-line employees are rewarded appropriately for their hard work. • Uncapped Pay Potential • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance • Disability and Term Life Insurance • Matching 401(k) • On-going training & development and growth opportunities • Paid Holidays • Paid Time Off (PTO) What you will do: • Conduct thorough inspections to diagnose residential and small commercial plumbing and drain issues • Execute effective troubleshooting techniques to identify root causes of plumbing issues • Perform timely and accurate repairs to resolve plumbing and drain issues • Provide comprehensive plumbing services for residential customers • Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, equipment, and fixtures • Ensure compliance with local plumbing codes and regulations • Interact professionally and honestly with customers to help them understand pluming concerns and solutions • Provide excellent customer service and ensure customer satisfaction • Maintain detailed records of services, including documenting pictures of before and after services have been completed • Educate customers on best practices for their plumbing systems • Adhere to company safety protocols and procedures • Attend appropriate safety training as required by the company Who you are: • 1-5 Years Plumbing experience preferred • Plumbing degree, license, or apprenticeship • Current plumbing certification as required by state • Familiarity with diagnosis and repair of residential plumbing issues • Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, equipment, and fixtures • Good communication and interpersonal skills Who we are: We are a family-owned and operated company with a small business feel but large business size, growth, and stability. We have hard-working teams that are dedicated to the company's continued success and are rewarded well for their contributions. We prioritize our employees and welcome you to the family through on-going training and unmatched rewards, like full benefits, and a matching 401(k). With no salary cap, your effort determines your paycheck! Many of our technicians earn more than $100k/year! If we sound like a company you want a long-term career with, apply today! We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
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