Purpose:

Install, maintain and repair gas, air, water, vacuum, medical gas, oxygen, steam, fire suppression systems and sewer systems in the hospital.

Responsibilities:

+ Inspect systems for pressure loss and leaks.

+ Investigate and perform system outages.

+ Record personal work orders and submit hours to supervisor on a daily basis.

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ 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.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Completion of five-year apprenticeship, which includes blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, mathematics, electrical wiring and plumbing and minimum of three years work experience. 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:

Allegheny County Plumber License or Reciprocal Plumber License

+ Driver's License

+ Journeyman Plumber OR Master Plumber License OR Plumber

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran