Plumber Journeyman

Fulltime 1st shift 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - weekends/Holidays

AFSCME union

Posted: January 5, 2024

Purpose:

Maintain, repair and install plumbing equipment in the hospital buildings.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in training apprentice plumbers.

• Available for on call. Could be scheduled for off shifts and rotation as needed.

• Repairs toilets, sinks and other plumbing fixtures.

• Installs sanitary drainage, storm water, and potable water systems..

• Assists in snow removal duties.

• Maintains shop area in safe and orderly appearance.

• Responsible for the completion of all service work order assignments in a timely fashion.

• Performs preventive maintenance and periodic testing of fire protection systems such as fire pumps, dry pipe systems, chemical suppression systems, fire hydrants, post indicator valves, backflow preventers, etc.

• Maintains good relations with other members of the crew, other crews, and all other departments so that work is performed in a harmonious manner.

• Complies with all safety codes whether Federal, State, or local; maintains a safe work environment.

• Complies with established occupational exposure policies.

• Carries out duties related to plumbing, heating, and cooling piping systems.

Education and Formal Training Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent, preferably a graduate from a vocational school.

• valid PA driver's license required.

Experience Required:

• Journeyman plumbers must have six years' experience in plumbing with a professional contractor or as a maintenance mechanic with an organization such as another hospital, school district, etc. In addition, must have a current City of Altoona journeyman's plumbing license.

• Priority will be given to candidates with Hospital or nursing home experience and medical gas brazer certification. High pressure steam boiler experience as well as backflow preventer testing certification are a plus. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Driver's License

• Journeyman Plumber

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran