Description

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

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