About this Job

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.

The Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women is seeking a skilled and experienced Plumber/Pipefitter Foreman to lead and oversee plumbing operations across the facility. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, functional, and compliant infrastructure that supports daily operations and the well-being of staff and incarcerated individuals.

As the Plumber/Pipefitter Foreman, you will supervise and direct plumbing staff, coordinate maintenance and repair projects, and ensure all plumbing, piping, and water systems operate efficiently and meet regulatory standards. This role requires strong technical knowledge, effective leadership, and the ability to manage work in a secure, fast-paced environment.

We are looking for a dependable professional with advanced trade skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to quality workmanship. If you take pride in leading teams, solving complex mechanical challenges, and contributing to the safe operation of a correctional facility, we encourage you to apply.

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

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

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Oversee Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement of Plumbing and Utility Systems — Lead and perform skilled work involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of all plumbing, sewage, water distribution, and gas systems throughout the facility. Ensure all work meets safety codes, operational standards, and regulatory requirements.

Provide On-Call Weekend Maintenance Support — Serve in a rotating weekend on-call capacity to respond to urgent plumbing and utility issues. Diagnose problems, coordinate corrective actions, and ensure timely restoration of essential services to maintain facility safety and functionality.
Train and Supervise Inmate Workers — Instruct, guide, and oversee inmates assigned to assist with plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks. Ensure proper tool use, safe work practices, and adherence to facility rules while fostering skill development and productive work habits.
Plan and Prioritize Work Assignments — Evaluate maintenance needs, schedule projects, and allocate resources to ensure efficient workflow and minimal disruption to facility operations.
Inspect Systems and Ensure Compliance — Conduct routine inspections of plumbing and piping systems to identify potential issues, verify proper operation, and ensure compliance with state codes and institutional standards.

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.

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

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