Pipefitter

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, vision and dental insurance

Generous paid leave & holidays

Retirement options with matching

Tuition assistance for employees

Discounts on cell plans & more

Descripción de la vacante

MU Health Care is seeking a dedicated Pipefitter to join the Plant Engineering team on-site at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. The role supports facility operations with daily hands-on piping tasks and preventive maintenance.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a base pay range of $23.07 to $31.50 per hour, depending on experience. A strong work ethic and accuracy are essential for keeping patient services uninterrupted.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Five years of actual work experience or apprenticeship in the trade.
• Ability to read blueprints, plans, drawings and plumbing diagrams.
• Experience with pipe fitting tools and maintaining equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Install, repair, and maintain water, air, vacuum, gas, hot water, distilled water, acid, and chemical distribution systems.
• Cut, thread, join pipe; operate trade tools; perform soldering and welding as needed.
• Inspect, test, and maintain water treatment equipment; ensure safety requirements are followed.
• Maintain tools and equipment; assist with cost estimates and material orders as required.

Conocimientos

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Educación

High school diploma

Equivalent education/experience

Herramientas

Pipefitting tools

Descripción del empleo

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7am to 3:30pm

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.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.