Healthcare Pipefitter

Plumbing/Steam Systems Technician

Shift: Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm. Includes on-call responsibility. May require holidays/weekends/off-shift coverage to support patient care and department needs.

Department:
Engineering Services Compensation:

· Base Pay Range: $23.07 - $31.50/hour, based on experience

Union Bid Period: 8/12/2026 – 8/18/2026

MU Health Care is looking for a skilled, dependable, and solutions-driven Plumbing/Steam Systems Technician who takes pride in craftsmanship and is passionate about keeping critical facilities operating safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated problem solver with a strong mechanical aptitude, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced healthcare environment. We value professionals who thrive on tackling complex challenges, adapt easily to changing priorities, and consistently put safety, teamwork, and service excellence first.

Success in this role requires someone who can work independently, interpret technical plans with confidence, and bring a proactive approach to maintaining essential infrastructure that supports patient care. Candidates who enjoy hands-on work, take ownership of their responsibilities, and are eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization will find a rewarding career at MU Health Care. Join our team and help create a safe, reliable, and healing environment for the patients, families, and communities we serve every day.

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.

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Employee Benefits

· Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

· Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine 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.

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…