Plumber - Pittsburgh, PA

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Under the direct supervision of the Plumbing Foreman, assembles, installs, and repairs pipes,

fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems.

Here Is How The Plumber Will Help

Work safely and abide by all ACAA safety guidelines;
Develop or participate in the job safety analysis procedures;
Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and

sequence of installation;

Inspects structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of

structure resulting from installation of pipe;

Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in

walls and floors;

Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings;
Cuts and threads pipe;
Bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block

and bending it by hand;

Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron,

steel, brass, and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic;

Joins pipes by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints;
Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether

system is leaking;

Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters,

hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners;

Installs complete plumbing systems on remodeled projects at the Pittsburgh International

Airport;

Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst

pipes, and opening clogged drains;

Welds holding fixtures to steel structural members;
Fabrication, installation, maintenance and preventative maintenance of all plumbing,

pipe fitting and fire protection systems;

Bi-monthly testing and preventative maintenance of oil separators and the removal of oil

collected when necessary;

Monthly testing of all fire protection systems and devices, including pumphouses, water

storage tanks, tamper switches;

Maintain and repair all piping on fire protection system;
Quarterly inspection of passenger boarding bridges including water filter replacement,

backflow preventors, strainers and pressure regulators, replace hoses and chlorinate and

flush as completed, lube reel motor;

Weekly testing and preventative maintenance of pumphouses and water storage tanks;
Weekly testing and preventative maintenance of sewage lift stations and industrial waste

lift station;

Weekly inspection of spent glycol fluid storage tanks, and recommendation of repairs or

maintenance as may be required;

Maintenance and preventative maintenance of all sanitary sewers, grease traps and

grease lines from all restaurants in airport complex;

Maintenance of gas lines for all restaurants in airport complex;
Maintenance and preventative maintenance of airline triturator;
Repair and maintenance of liquid runway deicing fluid pumps, valves and storage tanks;
Repair, maintenance, and annual testing of all backflow preventors throughout the entire

airport and associated buildings and structures (those owned and maintained by ACAA,

unless otherwise directed);

Repair and install low voltage controls for automatic flushometers and lavatories, and
Perform other related tasks as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Requirements to apply for role of Plumber are:
High School diploma or GED.
Five years of Industrial Plumbing Experience
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the craft or equivalent training at an

accredited trade or technical school, or military training.

Licensed as a registered journeyman plumber.
All plumbers hired after January 1, 2018, are required to have Backflow Certification.
Current, valid Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or ability to maintain the same.
Must provide his/her own personal protective footwear (safety shoes).
Must adhere to ACAA guidelines set forth by the Department of Maintenance Dress Code

and Personal Protective Equipment policy.

Must own and possess hand tools of the trade

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in

Most Cases

Practices, methods, tools and materials of the plumbing trade.
applicable sanitary and safety codes and ordinances.
Occupational hazards and techniques of safety precautions and injury prevention

programs.

Work according to standard practices, using the tools, materials and equipment of the

trade.

Work well with others.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. walk. use

hands to handle, or feel. reach with hands and arms. and talk or hear. The employee frequently

is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb

or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds,

frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,

color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Don't meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don't

meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always

related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren't always shown on a

resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn't

align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization,

whether it be this role or another.

Caring For Our Crew

At ACAA, we've got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people

to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what

Many Other Employers Offer

We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers,

as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the

cost of many medical expenses.

ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than

the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.

When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are

about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.

ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses

before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.

ACAA's dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering

children's orthodontia.

Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for

health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees

Pension Plan, a defined benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.

Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to

contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.

Employees may enroll their children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age in our on-site

preschool and childcare center, La Petite Academy, at Pittsburgh International Airport.

A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions,

financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and

eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA's exemplary

benefits.

About Allegheny County Airport Authority

The Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh's airports to reflect,

connect and serve the community, inspire the industry and advance the region's role as a world

leader.

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually to 63 direct routes.

PIT's CEO Christina Cassotis has been recognized for numerous leadership awards. In 2025, she

was named Pittsburgher of the Year by Pittsburgh Magazine.

PIT recently opened a new, modernized pre-security terminal and Terminal Garage, designed for

and by the people of the Pittsburgh region. This new airport represents more than a decade of

planning, preparation and work from the ACAA team. It serves as the region's front door to the

world, connecting the world to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh to the world.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands

to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or

crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and taste or smell. The

employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25

pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100

pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance

vision, and color vision.


CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical

parts. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and in outside weather

conditions and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne

particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold,

extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is

usually very loud. Employee may be assigned to work 6-2, 2-10, and 10-6 shifts, seven days a

week including holidays. Subject to remain on duty beyond assigned working hours to provide

assistance during extenuating circumstances.


MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion)

physical examination performed by the Authority's examining physician.


DRUG TESTING
Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion)

drug screening. Continued employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing conducted

without advance notice and without individualized suspicion.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Must pass a thorough investigation, consisting of a criminal history check (including but not

limited to the requirements of CFR and , verification of prior employment and

performance, reference and credentials checks.

ACAA is an equal-opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment

without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, and veteran status.

Auto req ID

466194BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Construction

City*Pittsburgh

State*Pennsylvania

Job Code

Airport_Worker Airport Worker

Affiliate Sponsor

Allegheny County Airport Authority