<p>Louisiana Department of</p> <p>Public Safety & Corrections -</p> <p>Corrections Services</p> <p>https://doc.la.gov/</p> <p>LA. CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN</p> <p>St. Gabriel, LA</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women is seeking a skilled and experienced Plumber/Pipefitter Foreman to lead and oversee plumbing operations across our facility. This role is responsible for supervising maintenance staff, coordinating complex plumbing and pipefitting projects, and ensuring all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with state standards. We are looking for a dependable leader with strong technical expertise and a commitment to maintaining a secure and well-functioning environment.</p> <p>Why work for DOC?</p> <ul> <li>Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. </li><li>Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.  </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.</p> <p>Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:</p> <p>Four years of experience or training in pipefitting, steam fitting, or plumbing.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Perform and oversee the maintenance, repair, installation, and replacement of all plumbing, sewage, water distribution, and gas systems throughout the facility, ensuring all work meets state codes, safety regulations, and institutional standards. This includes diagnosing system issues, planning corrective actions, and coordinating with other maintenance personnel as needed. </li><li>Provide reliable weekend on-call coverage for emergency maintenance and repair needs, responding promptly to system failures, leaks, blockages, or other urgent issues to maintain continuous facility operations and ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and offenders. </li><li>Train, supervise, and direct assigned inmate workers in the proper repair, maintenance, and installation of plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, tool control procedures, and correctional facility policies. Responsibilities include assigning tasks, monitoring work quality, and fostering skill development while maintaining secure and orderly work environments. </li></ul> <p>Position-Specific Details: </p> <p>Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE </p> <ul> <li>Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.  </li><li>An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.  </li><li>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.  </li></ul> <p>Other Important Information:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. </li><li>Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. </li><li>This is a 24-hour facility. </li><li>This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. </li></ul> <p>How to Apply:</p> <p>No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  </p> <p>To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. 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.</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.  </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>For further information about this vacancy contact:</p> <p>Dave Besse </p> <p>Human Resources Department</p> <p>Dave.Besse2@la.gov</p> <p>Ph: (225) 319-2435</p> <p>Fax: (225) 342-5968</p>