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Backflow Testing Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

PLUMBER

Rowland Heights, CA · On-site

$72K - $88K/yr

Certificate of competence in testing backflow devices issued by Los Angeles County must be obtained within the probationary period and maintained during employment. FILING PERIOD: Applications for ...

Plumber

Concord, CA · On-site

$38.96/hr

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester training certified. * Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair and Maintenance Training certified. Job ID 2026-21679 Work Type On-Site Pay Range $38.96 Health & Welfare ...

Plumber

Concord, CA · On-site

$38.96/hr

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester training certified. * Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair and Maintenance Training certified. Job ID: 2026-21679 Work Type: On-Site Pay Range: $38.96 Health ...

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Testing: Conducting hydrostatic pressure tests to ensure the system is leak-proof and compliant ... backflow preventers. * Safety Compliance: Operating heavy machinery like scissor lifts and ...

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How much do backflow testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for backflow testing in California is $27.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.94 and $30.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Backflow Testing vs Backflow Prevention Installer?

AspectBackflow TestingBackflow Prevention Installer
CertificationsCross-Connection Control Tester CertificationBackflow Prevention Assembly Certification
Work EnvironmentInspecting and testing backflow prevention devicesInstalling and repairing backflow prevention devices
Industry UsagePerformed by licensed testers to ensure device functionalityPerforms installation and maintenance of backflow preventers

Backflow Testing involves inspecting and testing existing backflow prevention devices to ensure they function correctly, while Backflow Prevention Installers focus on installing and maintaining these devices. Both roles require specific certifications and work closely within the same industry to protect water quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Backflow Tester, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Backflow Tester, you need a solid understanding of plumbing systems, water safety regulations, and typically a certification in backflow prevention testing. Familiarity with backflow testing equipment, digital reporting tools, and knowledge of local codes are essential for accurate inspections. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and strong communication skills help ensure issues are correctly identified and explained to clients. These skills and qualifications are crucial to maintain public health, comply with legal requirements, and build trust with customers.

What is backflow testing?

Backflow testing is the process of checking a plumbing system’s backflow prevention device to ensure it is functioning correctly and preventing contaminated water from flowing back into the clean water supply. This is crucial for maintaining water safety in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Certified professionals use specialized equipment to test the device, and most local regulations require annual testing to comply with health standards. Regular backflow testing helps protect public health by preventing cross-contamination of drinking water.

What are some of the most common challenges faced by backflow testers in the field?

Backflow testers often encounter challenges such as accessing hard-to-reach or poorly maintained backflow prevention devices, which can be located in confined spaces, underground, or exposed to the elements. Weather conditions and equipment malfunctions can also impact the accuracy and safety of tests. Additionally, testers must frequently coordinate with property owners or facility managers to schedule inspections and ensure compliance with local regulations. Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability are essential for overcoming these obstacles and maintaining high standards of safety and service.
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Facilities Manager, Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest, Tustin, CA

Facilities Manager, Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest, Tustin, CA

Eurofins Scientific

Tustin, CA • On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


Eurofins rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 174 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 103 rated laboratories


Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is a network of independent companies providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.


Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.


With over 50 laboratories and more than 40 service centers nationwide, Eurofins Environment Testing provides full-service environmental analysis across all 50 states. Our network supports public and private clients-including DoD, DOE, and municipalities-through robust logistics and continuous investment in people, technology, and infrastructure.


We offer comprehensive testing for air, water, soil, sediment, tissue, and waste, covering a wide range of analytes including PFAS, metals, VOCs/SVOCs, dioxins/furans, radiochemicals, and more.

Job Description

Eurofins Environment Testing Southwest is seeking a Facilities Manager to join our team in Tustin, CA.

The Facilities Manager coordinates and oversees all facility maintenance, cleaning, repairs, and renovations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage access control systems and employee badge issuance.
  • Coordinate facility services such as water systems, janitorial work, landscaping, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work.
  • Address minor facility issues promptly to maintain a productive work environment.
  • Prepare facilities for the delivery and installation of laboratory equipment by ensuring all utility and infrastructure requirements are met, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, piping, and specialty gases.
  • Coordinate the relocation of existing instruments or equipment as departmental needs evolve.
  • Prepare for and support inspections conducted by city, county, and fire authorities in coordination with the EHS manager.
  • Track, log, and verify scheduled maintenance activities such as elevator testing and backflow inspections.
  • Ensure adherence to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations
  • Ensure coverage and performance
  • Coordinate and oversee all facility maintenance, cleaning, repairs, and renovations.
  • Supervise facility personnel and contractors.
  • Achieve high level of training and maintain all appropriate record keeping in the facility.
  • Assure all necessary documentation of facility maintenance is current.
  • Coordinate and oversee the collection of all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly
  • evaluations of internal systems associated with the facility.
  • Ensure all facility related equipment is functioning properly (e.g., HVAC equipment).
  • Hire and/or terminate Maintenance Technicians.
  • Train all Maintenance Technicians to properly carry out their job responsibilities.
  • Primary contact for all facility related issues (Emergency & Non-Emergency).
  • Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree is desirable, but not necessary
  • 5+ years supervisory management experience in a laboratory setting
  • Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English
  • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Minimum Ability and Skills

  • The individual must have leadership skills and must be reliable, responsible, and of the highest integrity
  • The individual must be able to manage multiple projects and be adaptable to a changing schedule
  • Strong leadership, initiative, and teambuilding skills
  • Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
  • Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks
  • simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies
Additional Information

Compensation range: $80,000-$100,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications. 

Position is full-time, exempt from overtime pay and must be able to work Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base compensation of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

We support your development! Do you feel you don't match 100% of the requirements? Don't hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us! At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in "Testing for Life," our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins' commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same-serving as a true ESG Enabler.

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Company description: Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.


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