Plumber Journeyman

UPMC Altoona is looking for a fulltime Plumber Journeyman to work Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with working one weekend every six weeks.

Part of the AFSCME union

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 prev enters, 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.

+ 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

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran