Plumber / Pipefitter / Steamfitter (100% Fte, Days)

PLUMBER / PIPEFITTER / STEAMFITTER (100% FTE, DAYS)

Req #:244874

Department:UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE - MAINTENANCE

Job Location:UW Medical Center - Montlake

Posting Date:05/08/2025

Closing Info:Closes On 05/30/2025

Salary:$6,605 - $8,802 per month

Other Compensation:$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Union Position:Yes

Shift:First Shift

Benefits:As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here.

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible full-time and part-time new employees joining UW Medicine

UW Medical Center Montlake Maintenance has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Plumber - Journey Level (Pipe/Steamfitter).

WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE

Monday - Friday

Day Shift

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

UW Medical Center Montlake Operations & Maintenance Departmentprovided services include: 24-hour service call and operations coverage; emergency response to utility disruptions; repairs to building ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, plumbing, architectural, electrical and lighting systems; preventive maintenance; planning and coordination of utility system shutdowns.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Maintain vital hospital systems that ensure a safe, clean, and functional healing environment for exceptional patient care at the No. 1 Hospital in Seattle and Washington State.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspect, diagnose, repair, maintain, and test plumbing, heating, cooling, and other process piping systems; clear plugged waste lines

Remove, replace or install plumbing fixtures such as water closets, sinks, drinking fountains, showers, kitchen, laboratory, and other equipment.

Construct various types of pipe joints for high and low-pressure systems, including threading, brazing, soldering, and welding

Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches; construct, layout or plan piping assemblies with respect to walls, structures, and other obstructions, allowing for expansion and contraction and alignment in accordance with pipefitting practice

Installation, testing, repair and maintenance of Med Gas System / Fire Protection / and annual testing of back-flow prevention devices

REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a plumber/pipefitter/steamfitter, OR full journey status as a plumber/pipefitter/steamfitter in a union, OR four years' applicable work experience

Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis

Valid driver's license required

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.