Pipefitter

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discounts

Job summary

University of Missouri Health Care in Columbia, Missouri, is seeking a Pipefitter to join our Plant Engineering team. This full-time, on-site role offers a competitive base pay range and the opportunity to keep our facilities running smoothly.

MU Health Care emphasizes innovation and collaboration, with a strong commitment to patient care and community impact. Benefits include health, vision and dental insurance starting day one, generous paid leave, retirement options, tuition assistance, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years’ actual work experience and training, including the equivalent of apprenticeship or vocational training, in the trade.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, drawings, and plumbing diagrams.
• Skill in maintenance and use of tools, equipment and materials of applicable trade.
• A person working in this classification will need on a daily basis, to be able to: Grasp, lift, maneuver, rotate, and otherwise use small to large trades tools and equipment; Grasp, lift, carry, and set down heavy (50-80 lbs) objects; Grasp, turn, twist, pull, push, lift, and otherwise move equipment, controls, parts, etc.; Visually assess maintenance, construction and repair needs; Climb and work from ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain water, air, vacuum, gas, hot water, distilled water, acid, and chemical distribution lines and systems, storm and sanitary waste lines and systems, steam and condensate return distribution lines and systems, ranging from standard systems to specialized installations.
• Cut, thread, and join pipe; operate all necessary tools for the trade. May perform soldering, lead wiping, acetylene, and electric cutting and welding. Insulate and paint lines and equipment as required. Drill holes in walls, floors, and ceilings. Help handle material and equipment related to job. May be required to inspect, test, service, and maintain water softening equipment.
• Clean, maintain, safely operate and properly store all tools and equipment.
• May perform or assist in performance of any of the following: preparation of cost estimates, preparation of material orders, maintenance of records, and preparation of reports.
• Observe and enforce all safety requirements related to equipment operation.
• Due to necessary fluctuations of workloads in the skill area, an incumbent in this class may be required, on an occasional basis and according to need, to perform duties outside his/her trade area. Normal safety requirements, scheduling and the most efficient use of staff and equipment are taken into consideration in such assignments.
• May be required to operate a backhoe and other construction equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Job description

Location Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65201 Category Facilities Operations Job Id 26003694 Job Type Full-time Day Job

Work Arrangement:On-Site
Department: Plant Engineering

Facility: University Hospital - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO
Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $23.07 - $31.50 per hour, based on experience
• Union Bid Period: October 16 to October 22, 2026

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a dedicated Pipefitter to join our team. We're searching for someone with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence in every task they undertake. At MU Healthcare, we value innovation and a strong work ethic, and we believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. We're seeking individuals who thrive under pressure and take pride in their ability to keep our facilities running smoothly. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and our community. Your skills and dedication will be valued and rewarded at MU Healthcare.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Install, repair, and maintain water, air, vacuum, gas, hot water, distilled water, acid, and chemical distribution lines and systems, storm and sanitary waste lines and systems, steam and condensate return distribution lines and systems, ranging from standard systems to specialized installations.
• Cut, thread, and join pipe; operate all necessary tools for the trade. May perform soldering, lead wiping, acetylene, and electric cutting and welding. Insulate and paint lines and equipment as required. Drill holes in walls, floors, and ceilings. Help handle material and equipment related to job. May be required to inspect, test, service, and maintain water softening equipment.
• Clean, maintain, safely operate and properly store all tools and equipment.
• May perform or assist in performance of any of the following: preparation of cost estimates, preparation of material orders, maintenance of records, and preparation of reports.
• Observe and enforce all safety requirements related to equipment operation.
• Due to necessary fluctuations of workloads in the skill area, an incumbent in this class may be required, on an occasional basis and according to need, to perform duties outside his/her trade area. Normal safety requirements, scheduling and the most efficient use of staff and equipment are taken into consideration in such assignments.
• May be required to operate a backhoe and other construction equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
• Five years’ actual work experience and training, including the equivalent of apprenticeship or vocational training, in the trade.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, drawings, and plumbing diagrams.
• Skill in maintenance and use of tools, equipment and materials of applicable trade.
• A person working in this classification will need on a daily basis, to be able to: Grasp, lift, maneuver, rotate, and otherwise use small to large trades tools and equipment; Grasp, lift, carry, and set down heavy (50-80 lbs) objects; Grasp, turn, twist, pull, push, lift, and otherwise move equipment, controls, parts, etc.; Visually assess maintenance, construction and repair needs; Climb and work from ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Location Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65201

Location Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65201

Location Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65201