Plumber​/Pipefitter Foreman

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections -

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

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.

The Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women is seeking a skilled and motivated Plumber/Pipefitter Foreman to lead and supervise plumbing and pipe fitting operations across the facility. This position plays a key role in maintaining safe, reliable, and functional infrastructure that supports daily operations.

• 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.

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 pipe fitting, steam fitting, or plumbing.

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

• Supervising and directing assigned offenders in plumbing and pipe fitting tasks
• Planning, assigning, and reviewing work related to installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems, fixtures, and pipelines
• Ensuring all work complies with applicable codes, safety standards, and institutional policies
• Inspecting facilities, identifying maintenance needs, and coordinating repair schedules
• Maintaining required documentation, including work orders, material usage, and project records
• Collaborating with maintenance leadership and other departments to ensure efficient facility operations
• Training and developing staff in proper procedures and safe work practices

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.
• 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.

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

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