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Lead Bath Installer

Lead Residential Bath and Shower Remodels for a 100% Employee-Owned Company!

Job Overview

Company: American Vision Baths / American Vision Windows

Pay: $30–$35+ per hour, depending on experience

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Schedule: Full-time

Project Scope: Residential bath, shower, and walk-in tub remodeling

License Requirement: Valid driver’s license required

The Opportunity

American Vision Baths is hiring an experienced Lead Bath Installer to run residential bath, shower, and walk-in tub installation projects. This is a field leadership role for a skilled installer who can manage a two-person crew, protect customer homes, solve jobsite challenges, and deliver clean, professional installations.

You will report to our Simi Valley shop, review the job packet, load materials and tools, drive a company vehicle to local residential job sites, lead the installation, mentor an Apprentice Installer, and ensure each project meets company quality standards. Most work is local and crews return home nightly. Occasional overnight travel may occur with advance notice, hotel accommodations, company vehicle travel, and per diem.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead residential bath, shower, and walk-in tub remodels from start to finish.
• Run a two-person crew consisting of a Lead Installer and Apprentice Installer.
• Review job packets, confirm materials, load the truck, and prepare for each project.
• Protect customer homes with tarps, floor protection, and clean work practices.
• Complete demo, prep, installation, finish work, and cleanup.
• Install wet-area bath and shower systems using company-approved methods.
• Perform plumbing work related to bath and shower installations.
• Complete basic electrical work commonly required for walk-in bath installations.
• Cut and patch drywall as needed; painting is not typically required.
• Install glass panels, doors, fixtures, trim, hardware, and final details.
• Keep projects on schedule while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Train, direct, and mentor the assigned Apprentice Installer.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners throughout the project.
• Take ownership of jobsite quality, cleanliness, safety, and customer experience.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid driver’s license with a clean and reliable driving record.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on residential bath, shower, walk-in tub, remodeling, or closely related installation experience.
• Ability to lead a helper or apprentice on residential job sites.
• Strong working knowledge of plumbing related to bath and shower installations.
• Basic electrical ability for common walk-in bath installation needs.
• Ability to troubleshoot framing, plumbing, layout, and field-condition issues.
• Ability to install wall systems, fixtures, trim, glass panels/doors, and related hardware.
• Comfortable working in occupied homes with strong customer service standards.
• Ability to lift materials, work in tight spaces, climb ladders, and perform physical installation work.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, cleanliness, and finish quality.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Experience with wet-area remodels, shower systems, walk-in tubs, stone-composite wall systems, or similar products.
• Experience running a two-person install crew.
• Experience training apprentices or helpers.
• Ability to read job packets, measurements, layouts, and installation specifications.
• Drywall patching experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Established Lead + Helper pairs are welcome to apply or discuss opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay: $30–$35+ per hour, depending on experience.
• Opportunity for performance review and pay growth based on proven skill and execution.
• Overtime potential.
• Bi-weekly pay.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program, 100% employee-owned company.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Company vehicle for jobsite travel.
• Uniforms and field safety equipment.
• Paid training and manufacturer/product-specific training.
• Referral and performance bonus opportunities.
• Occasional travel perks when applicable, including per diem, hotel, and company vehicle travel.

About American Vision

American Vision is a family-founded, 100% employee-owned residential remodeling company serving homeowners across Southern California. Our installation teams are known for professionalism, craftsmanship, clean job sites, and strong customer service. We invest in our people and provide long-term growth opportunities for skilled tradespeople who want to build a stable career.

Learn more at www.americanvisionwindows.com.

American Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and business needs and do not discriminate based on any protected status under applicable law.