Plumber Journeyman

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is seeking a full-time Journeyman Plumber to work Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with one weekend every six weeks. Responsibilities include repairing fixtures, installing drainage and water systems, and performing preventive maintenance on fire protection systems.

Training of apprentices and on-call rotation are part of the role. Required: high school diploma or equivalent, PA driver’s license, six years of plumber experience with a contractor or hospital/maintenance

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Preferably a graduate from a vocational school.
• 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.
• Priority given to candidates with hospital or nursing home experience and medical gas brazer certification.
• High pressure steam boiler experience and 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 crew members and departments to ensure harmonious work.
• Complies with safety codes and occupational exposure policies.
• Carries out duties related to plumbing, heating, and cooling piping systems.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Vocational school graduate

Job description

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 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.

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