Job Description

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

Req #: 244874

Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE - MAINTENANCE

Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake

Posting Date: 04/25/2025

Closing Date: 05/02/2025

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.

Sign-On Bonus

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

Position Overview

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 Department provides services including 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 environment for 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 respecting 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. It has been the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and is nationally ranked in seven specialties. It prides itself on compassionate patient care and pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus with amenities and public transit options, including the Sound Transit light rail station across the street.

Our Mission

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Our mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and training future health professionals.

Our employees collaborate to perform high-quality work with integrity and compassion, creating an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone is valued. Nearly 29,000 professionals work across our organization, including 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.

Join Our Team

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

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, respecting your experiences and perspectives. We strive to create welcoming environments for all.

Disability Accommodation

To request disability accommodation during the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

Additional Disclosures

Applicants will need to disclose any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct, as required by Washington state law.

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Job Tags

Full time, Apprenticeship, Work experience placement, Relocation bonus, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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