This position will work under the Local 95 Union.
Shift: Monday - Friday daylight with some travel to Cranberry, Passavant.
Installation, maintenance, and repair of gas, air, water, sewer, vacuum, medical gas, and fire suppression systems in the hospital.
Responsibilities:
• Perform all work following infection control procedures. • Prepare pipe for installation such as cutting, threading, removing burrs, grooving and bending. • Record work orders and submit hours to supervisor on a daily basis. • Estimate costs of installations and repair work, including requisition of material, as needed. • Fit valves, couplings and other plumbing devices by screwing, bolting or soldering and seal connections with joint compounds, gaskets or caulking by using appropriate tools. • Inspect systems for pressure loss and leaks. • Install, repair and maintain various types of pipe assemblies, plumbing fixtures and piping systems from blueprints and sketches, including but not limited to chilled water, heating hot water and medical gas. • Investigate and perform system outages. • Maintain clean and safe work area, equipment rooms and shop areas. • Mark, cut and bend pipe to meet specifications by using hacksaw, pipe cutter or cutting machine.
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required.
Education and Experience:
• Completion of five-year apprenticeship, which includes blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, mathematics, and plumbing. • Minimum of three years work experience.
Knowledge and Certifications:
• Knowledge of State and Local plumbing codes and ordinances is required. • Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: • Drivers License • Journeyman Plumber OR Master Plumber License • Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran