Plumber Journeyman

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Altoona, PA

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About The Position

The Plumber Journeyman position is a full-time role at UPMC Altoona, requiring a day shift with rotation. The working hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, with trades on call one week a month and the expectation to work one weekend every six weeks on the 2nd or 3rd shift. This position is part of the AFSCME union.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, preferably a graduate from a vocational school.
• Valid PA driver's license required.
• Six years' experience in plumbing with a professional contractor or as a maintenance mechanic.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED