$25 - $34 per hour
Multiple positions available starting at $34.00/hourMilitary Vets welcome, MOS of 6073 and rates of GSM.OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:Install, connect and set up test equipment. Operate, troubleshoot and perform production and fi…
Skilled Trades · San Diego, CA
Plumber jobs in San Diego, CA
Plumbers install and repair water, gas, and drainage systems, from rough-in on new construction to service calls for leaks, water heaters, and stubborn drains.
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$23–$60/hr
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$78k
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What we are looking for: A hard-working full-time or part-time plumber with prior experience that has its own tools and truck and is located in the Los Angeles Area. Compensation is highly competitive and is only commiss…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
Bathroom Installer Apprentice – Career Path to $125K+ In 4–6 Weeks, Your Career—and Your Bank Account—Could Look Very Different. Shugarman’s Bath is looking for experienced bathroom remodelers and installers who know the…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas t…
$105.49k - $168.5k
Job ID: 43183Reference: 300016079237884Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States | Irvine, CA, United States | San Diego, CA, United StatesDepartment: Water EngineeringBusiness Unit: ANA United StatesWork Type: HybridDate…
$17.75 - $20 per hour
Mossy Automotive Group is seeking an Automotive Lube Technician with knowledge in all aspects of repair and maintenance to join our winning team. We offer the opportunity to earn while you learn. At Mossy Auto Group our…
$38.5 - $50 per hour
Join the VetPowered Team: CNC Machinery Repair Field Service Technician Are you an experienced Field Service Engineer or Industrial Maintenance Technician who enjoys solving complex mechanical and electrical challenges?…
Powers Plumbing is looking for experienced plumbers to join our team. The plumber will be based out of our San Diego, Mission Hills office and is responsible for providing on-site client installation, repairs, and mainte…
FULL-TIME Home Service Technician (Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson) TruBlue Home Service Ally is a national franchise with over 120 locations that provides trusted repairs, remodeling, home safety upgrades, and maintenan…
Handyman / Home Service Technician Home Service Technician (Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson) in Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, San Marcos, San Diego, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, and surrou…
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What plumbers earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $23–$31 | $47k–$65k |
| Journeyman | $31–$44 | $65k–$92k |
| Master / Lead | $42–$60 | $88k–$124k |
Adjusted for the San Diego market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Pipe fitting and solderingDrain cleaning and camera workWater heater installationPlumbing code knowledgeBlueprint readingPEX, copper, and PVC systemsDiagnostic troubleshootingCustomer service
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you diagnose a drop in water pressure throughout a house?
Show a sequence: check the meter and PRV, isolate hot versus cold, look for leaks or mineral-clogged lines. Logic first, wrenches second.
What is your licensing status and hours toward journeyman or master?
Give the state, the level, and the timeline plainly. If you hold a gas line qualification, say so; it widens what you can bill.
Walk me through replacing a water heater safely.
Cover shutoffs, draining, venting or electrical, expansion tank, and code items like seismic straps and T&P discharge. Completeness is the point.
Tell me about a service call where the customer was frustrated before you arrived.
Describe listening first, explaining the fix and price clearly, and leaving the space clean. Service plumbing is half craft, half trust.
What experience do you have with rough-in on new construction?
Talk about reading isometrics, coordinating with other trades, and passing rough inspection. Name the pipe materials you ran.
How do you handle discovering a bigger problem mid-job, like corroded supply lines?
Say you stop, document, show the customer, and give options with prices before proceeding. Surprises on the invoice lose repeat business.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For plumbers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your license level and state first: apprentice, journeyman, or master plumber.
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List certifications that expand your scope, such as gas fitting, backflow tester, or med-gas.
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Split your experience clearly between service work and new-construction rough-in.
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Quantify service volume, like calls completed per week or average ticket size.
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Name the systems you install: tankless water heaters, water treatment, sewer lines, or repipes.
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Mention drain camera and locator experience; diagnostic gear skills raise your rate.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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