Plumber Journeyman at UPMC in Altoona, PA

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