Job Description

Job Title: Plumber Journeyman
Job ID: 190000OK
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shift: Day Job
Facility: UPMC Altoona
Department: Engineering
Location: , Altoona PA

Description

Full Time - Day with Rotation

This is a union (AFSCME) position

Posted: 6/26/2019

Purpose:
Maintain, repair and install plumbing equipment in the hospital buildings.

Responsibilities:

Assists in snow removal duties.
Assists in training apprentice plumbers.
Assists master and carries out duties related to plumbing, heating, and cooling piping systems.
Available for on call. Could be scheduled for off shifts and rotation as needed.
Complies with all safety codes whether Federal, State, or local; maintains a safe work environment.
Complies with established occupational exposure policies.
Installs sanitary drainage, storm water, and potable water systems..
Maintains good relations with other members of the crew, other crews, and all other departments so that work is performed in a harmonious manner.
Maintains shop area in safe and orderly appearance.
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.
Repairs toilets, sinks and other plumbing fixtures.
Responsible for the completion of all service work order assignments in a timely fashion.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent, preferably a graduate from a vocational school
Valid PA drivers 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.
In addition, must have a current City of Altoona Journeyman Plumbing License.
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:

Act 34 Criminal Clearance
Driver's License
Journeyman Plumber

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Salary Range: $0 / hour

Union Position: Yes

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