Hospital Journeyman Plumber – Facilities & Maintenance

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union membership (AFSCME)

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is seeking a full-time Journeyman Plumber to maintain and repair plumbing systems within a hospital environment. The role includes on-call shifts and a rotating weekend schedule every six weeks, with responsibilities spanning repairs, installations, and coordination with other teams.

Ideal candidates hold six years of journeyman experience, a PA driver’s license, and hospital or nursing home exposure. Training apprentices and adhering to safety and regulatory standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Six years of journeyman plumbing experience required.
• Preference for hospital or nursing home experience and medical gas brazing certification.
• Valid PA driver's license required and safety/compliance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assists in training apprentice plumbers.
• Available for on call 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.
• Completes service work orders promptly.
• Performs preventive maintenance and testing of fire protection systems.
• Maintains good relations with crew and other departments.
• Complies with safety codes and occupational exposure policies.
• Carries out duties related to plumbing, heating, and cooling piping systems.

Skills

Journeyman plumbing

On-call readiness

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational school graduate

PA Driver's License

Backflow preventer testing certification

Medical gas brazing certification

Job description

UPMC Altoona is seeking a full-time Journeyman Plumber to maintain and repair plumbing systems within a hospital environment. The role includes on-call shifts and a rotating weekend schedule every six weeks, with responsibilities spanning repairs, installations, and coordination with other teams.

Ideal candidates hold six years of journeyman experience, a PA driver’s license, and hospital or nursing home exposure. Training apprentices and adhering to safety and regulatory standards are essential.