Mechanical Operator jobs in Lafayette, LA

Reports to:     Service Plumbing Manager

Focus Areas:   Higher education, k-12, hospitals, hotels, government, other institutional campuses or facilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide service and maintenance to customers in a defined market with a diverse commercial base in the above focus areas.
2. Responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining pipes, fixtures and other plumbing used for water distribution and waste water disposal in commercial and industrial buildings.
3. Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventative service, maintenance, inspections and site surveys, as needed or requested by customers.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years as a journeyman plumber with experience in commercial plumbing service; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Commercial sewer and drain experience.
• Backflow License is a plus.
• Medical Gas Certification is a plus.
• This position is full time hours. Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are expected in this role in order to meet the needs of our clients.

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 Services 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.