Job Abstract

This position will function under the Local 95 Union

*Possible travel to Cranberry Passavant and Spine Center as needed. On-Call after Training.

Purpose:
Install, maintain, and repair 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.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of five-year apprenticeship, which includes blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, mathematics, and plumbing and minimum of three years work experience.
• Knowledge of State and Local plumbing codes and ordinances is required.
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Driver's License
• Journeyman Plumber OR Master Plumber License
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran