Pipe Fitter Operator Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

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
ABOUT THE JOB

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.

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 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. 

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

A 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.

This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.

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. 

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.