Plumber Journeyman

UPMC•Altoona, PA

29d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is seeking a full-time Plumber Journeyman to join their team. This role involves a variety of plumbing tasks, including repairs, installations, and maintenance of various systems. The position is part of the AFSCME union and requires a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
valid PA driver's license 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.
Driver's License
Act 34

Nice To Haves

preferably a graduate from a vocational school
Hospital or nursing home experience
medical gas brazer certification
High pressure steam boiler experience
backflow preventer testing certification

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.