Plumber Journeyman

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Altoona, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Altoona, PA

Hospitals

About the position

UPMC Altoona is seeking a full-time Plumber Journeyman to perform various plumbing tasks, including installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems. The role requires being on call and may involve working off shifts and rotations as needed. The position emphasizes safety, compliance with codes, and maintaining good relations with other departments.

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 a 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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent, preferably a graduate from a vocational school.
• Valid PA driver's license required.
• Six years' experience in plumbing with a professional contractor or as a maintenance mechanic with an organization such as another hospital or school district.
• Current City of Altoona journeyman's plumbing license.

Nice-to-haves

• Hospital or nursing home experience.
• Medical gas brazer certification.
• High pressure steam boiler experience.
• Backflow preventer testing certification.