Plumber Journeyman
UPMC
- Altoona, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Maintain, repair and install plumbing equipment in the hospital buildings.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.
- 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. In addition, must have a current City of Altoona journeyman's 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.
- Journeyman Plumber
- Act 34