Description
Full Time - Day with Rotation
This is a union (AFSCME) position
Posted: 6/26/2019
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
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