JOB DETAILS

General Maintenance 2-Plumber-Evening Shift

CompanyUPMC
LocationHarrisburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 3, 2026
About The Company
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.
About the Role

Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a Full-time, General Maintenance 2- Plumber to support the hospital in Harrisburg.

Preference will be given to Individuals that have previous healthcare or commercial plumbing experience. 

 

 

You will need to provide your own hand tools, UPMC will provide power tools and specialty tools. 

Schedule is Mon.-Fri. 2:00pm-10:30pm (Evening Shift)

Holidays and weekends would only be for an emergency. 

 

Final candidate will be placed in the appropriate job title and pay grade based on education and experience. 

 

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.


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.

Journeyman1- Plumber 

  • High School diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Completion of accredited plumbing apprenticeship program.
  • 2 years' plumbing experience working in a healthcare or commercial building 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:
     

  • Driver's License Required
  • Journeyman Plumber or Master Plumber License Required
  • Act 34
  • Harrisburg City License


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Key Skills
PlumbingInstallationRepairMaintenanceBlueprint ReadingMechanical DrawingMathematicsElectrical WiringInfection ControlCost EstimationSystem InspectionPipe AssemblyEmergency ResponseSafety ProceduresTool UsageWork Order Recording
Categories
TradesHealthcareConstruction
Benefits
Excellent BenefitsPleasant Work EnvironmentFriendly Team
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The General Maintenance 2-Plumber will estimate costs for installations and repairs, fit plumbing devices, inspect systems for leaks, and maintain clean work areas. Responsibilities also include installing and repairing various plumbing systems and recording work orders.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
40901
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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