Plumber Journeyman

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is looking for a skilled Plumber Journeyman to perform essential plumbing duties and assist in training apprentices. This full-time position requires availability for on-call shifts and involves maintaining plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with safety codes, and performing preventive maintenance. Candidates should have a valid journeyman license and experience in plumbing repairs.

Qualifications

• Journeyman license in plumbing required.
• Experience with fire protection systems and plumbing repairs.
• Ability to work on call and in different shifts.

Responsibilities

• Repairs plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Trains apprentice plumbers.
• Performs preventive maintenance on fire protection systems.

Skills

Plumbing

Training

Preventive Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Job description

Plumber Journeyman

Full time day shift with rotation. This includes on call

6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday- Friday - Trades on call one week a month - work one weekend every 6 weeks on 2nd or 3rd shift

AFSCME union

Posted: June 17, 2025

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.