Apprentice Plumber
hace 13 días
Oceanside
Job Description Plumbing Apprentice Location: Oceanside, CA (statewide travel required) Company: CitroTech Hourly Rate: $25 per hour About CitroTech CitroTech is a fast-growing wildfire defense company protecting homes, communities, and critical infrastructure across California. We design and install Wildfire Defense Systems, combining rooftop sprinkler technology, defensible-space planning, and environmentally safe fire inhibitors. Our clients include high-end homeowners, HOAs, builders, and government agencies, and the quality of our work and professionalism is core to our reputation. We are expanding our installation team and looking for a motivated, reliable, hands-on apprentice who wants to build plumbing skills while growing with a company at the forefront of wildfire mitigation. Position Overview The Plumbing Apprentice supports CitroTech's field installation team under the direction of experienced technicians and project leads. This person will: • Assist with installing water tanks, pumps, rooftop sprinklers, piping, valves, and related components, • Learn to measure, cut, fit, join, and secure PVC, HDPE, copper, and other approved piping, • Help test systems, identify leaks, and confirm proper flow and pressure, • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized jobsite, • Travel across California for multi-day installations when needed This is an apprentice-level role that blends plumbing, irrigation, pumps, construction, digging/trenching, and basic electrical and carpentry support. CitroTech will train the right candidate on our systems, installation methods, quality standards, and safety protocols. Key Responsibilities Plumbing and Field Installation • Assist with the installation of piping, fittings, valves, pumps, water tanks, hose connections, and sprinkler assemblies, • Measure, cut, clean, join, and secure piping according to project plans and lead technician instructions, • Support pressure testing, flushing, leak checks, troubleshooting, and system startup, • Perform trenching, digging, pipe routing, mounting, anchoring, sealing penetrations, and jobsite restoration, • Read basic installation drawings, follow material lists, and complete installation checklists, • Handle tools, fittings, and materials carefully and report damaged or missing items Learning and Development • Work with experienced installers to develop practical plumbing and mechanical skills, • Learn CitroTech installation standards, pump and pressure-system basics, and quality-control procedures, • Accept coaching, ask questions, and steadily take on more responsibility as skills develop Customer Interaction • Communicate respectfully and professionally with homeowners, contractors, and project managers, • Represent CitroTech well on high-end residential and commercial properties Safety Quality and Jobsite Management • Follow OSHA requirements, company safety procedures, and lead installer instructions, • Use tools and personal protective equipment correctly and maintain safe work areas, • Keep jobsites clean, organized, and protected throughout the installation, • Document work through photos, forms, checklists, and daily job logs, • Assist with loading, material staging, inventory checks, and equipment maintenance Travel • Travel throughout California; company-paid travel, lodging, and per diem are provided, • Adapt to changing schedules based on project needs, weather, and fire season Required Qualifications • Strong work ethic; dependable, punctual, coachable, and professional, • Interest in building a career in plumbing, mechanical systems, construction, or field service, • Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, use hand and power tools, and work outdoors, • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work effectively as part of a crew, • Comfortable interacting with customers at high-end residential properties, • Valid driver's license and clean driving record Preferred Experience Not Required • Previous plumbing, irrigation, construction, landscaping, or mechanical experience, • Familiarity with PVC, copper, HDPE, pumps, water tanks, valves, or sprinkler systems, • Trade school coursework, apprenticeship experience, or basic ability to read plans and measurements What We Offer • $25 per hour, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid travel, lodging, and per diem, • Company tools and gear, • Hands-on training and career development, • Career advancement opportunities within CitroTech's field operations team, • Opportunity to join a fast-growing company making a real impact in fire safety \nCompany Description Citrotech is a leader in wildfire protection technology, offering innovative solutions including home defense systems, mobile/ground application units, and fire inhibitor innovations. Our mission is to protect homes, communities, and property from wildfires through cutting-edge products and services. Citrotech is a leader in wildfire protection technology, offering innovative solutions including home defense systems, mobile/ground application units, and fire inhibitor innovations. Our mission is to protect homes, communities, and property from wildfires through cutting-edge products and services.