Apprentice Plumber

UPMC Mercy is hiring a Full Time Apprentice Plumber to support our facility!

This position will work Monday-Friday from 7am-3pm.

Purpose:
Under supervision, maintain the hospital's plumbing, and other related systems in a clean, repaired and running condition for an efficient operation.

Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the Basics of Service Excellence in all interactions with clients and the public. Under supervision, check water supply distribution systems and sanitary systems for proper operation. Under supervision of a journeyman technician, check meters, gauges, signal lights and other warning devices for possible problems and make necessary corrections.
• Under supervision of a journeyman electrician or engineer, inspect electrical wiring and electrical devices and make necessary repairs and corrections related to plumbing systems.
• Under supervision, inspect mechanical devices and make any necessary repairs or corrections. Collect data sheets and charts for leadman and manager.
• Interpret all information gathered from blueprints, instruction books and sketches, to maintain all plumbing equipment and systems in efficient, safe working order.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all components of plumbing systems and assist journeyman in troubleshooting.
• Responsible for setting-up appropriate level of infection control containment (ICRA) based on risk level and maintaining the integrity of that containment.
• Perform all work following infection control procedures.
• Maintain clean and safe work area, equipment rooms and shop area.
• Order material necessary for any job.
• Record personal work orders and submit hours on a daily basis.
• Under supervision of a journeyman technician, check all plumbing systems and equipment for efficient, safe operation.

• High School diploma or equivalent and successful completion of an accredited plumbing school and apprenticeship program or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of selected apprentice classes through an approved educational program during the apprenticeship program duration is mandatory.
• Must possess the ability to respond to a variety of situations in difficult positions by the use of ladders, catwalks, crawl spaces, etc.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Must successfully obtain and keep active an Allegheny County or other local jurisdictional license within sixty months from the date of hire into the apprentice position.
• Must possess current drivers license.
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran