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UPMC

General Maintenance 2-Plumber

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What they do

A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.

$51,161 / year median in Pennsylvania

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Full-time, General Maintenance Plumber to support the hospital in West Shore. Plumbing experience is required for this role. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to broaden their expertise by receiving cross-training in other trades as part of their professional development. You will need to provide your own hand tools, UPMC will provide power tools and specialty tools. Schedule is Wednesday-Saturday 6am-4:30pm (10-hour shifts) Final candidate will be hired into job title and pay based on education and experience. Pay range for this position is $22.35-$49.20 Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!
Responsibilities:
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. 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. Other duties as assigned General Maintenance 2-Plumber High school diploma or equivalent is required. Two years general maintenance-related work experience OR completion of a trade school required. Military experience considered. Journeyman 1-Plumber High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited plumbing apprenticeship program required OR equivalent on the job training and/or military experience will be considered. Two additional years plumbing experience working in a healthcare or commercial environment. Journeyman 2-Plumber High School diploma or equivalent is required. Completion of 4-5 year apprenticeship, which includes blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, mathematics, electrical wiring and plumbing. Minimum of three years of work experience OR what is required by local governing authority. Knowledge of State and Local plumbing codes and ordinances is required. May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medications are stored. No contact with medications is allowed.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Valid Driver's License required Journeyman Plumber OR Master Plumber License Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran