**Plumber Journeyman** **Fulltime 1st shift 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - weekends/Holidays** **AFSCME union** **Posted: January 5, 2024** **Purpose:** 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. Education and Formal Training Required: + High school graduate or equivalent, preferably a graduate from a vocational school. + valid PA driver's license required. Experience 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. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Driver's License + Journeyman Plumber + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**