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Grooming Apprentice Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Janitorial

Chula Vista, CA · On-site

$14.75 - $19/hr

... craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance ... and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care ...

Executive Chef

Carson, CA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

EDUCATION · Graduate of an accredited culinary program or apprenticeship. · Certification by the ... GROOMING & UNIFORM: Employee must wear uniform at all times during scheduled hours. · Hair must be ...

Maintains a high level of grooming, hygiene and uniform appearance. * Performance other specific ... In-house apprentice program that includes a minimum of 6 months performing lube, oil and filter ...

Maintains a high level of grooming, hygiene and uniform appearance. * Performance other specific ... In-house apprentice program that includes a minimum of 6 months performing lube, oil and filter ...

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How much do grooming apprentice jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for grooming apprentice in California is $21.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $23.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a grooming apprentice?

Grooming apprentices are individuals who are training to become professional pet groomers. They typically work under the supervision of experienced groomers to learn skills such as bathing, brushing, trimming, and styling pets, primarily dogs and sometimes cats. Apprenticeships offer hands-on experience in animal handling, grooming techniques, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. This role is an entry-level position and often serves as a stepping stone to becoming a certified pet groomer.

What key skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a grooming apprentice?

To thrive as a Grooming Apprentice, you need basic animal handling skills, knowledge of pet care, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with grooming tools such as clippers, scissors, brushes, and basic safety protocols is typically required. Attention to detail, patience, and strong communication make someone stand out when working with animals and their owners. These skills are crucial for ensuring pet safety, delivering quality grooming services, and building customer trust in a service-oriented environment.

What are some common challenges faced by grooming apprentices, and how can they be overcome?

Grooming Apprentices often encounter challenges such as handling nervous or difficult pets, learning to use specialized grooming tools safely, and developing efficient grooming techniques under supervision. To overcome these hurdles, apprentices are encouraged to observe experienced groomers closely, ask questions, and practice patience and gentle handling with animals. Regular feedback from mentors and hands-on training help build confidence and skill, making it easier to progress in the role.

What is the difference between Grooming Apprentice vs Grooming Technician?

AspectGrooming ApprenticeGrooming Technician
CertificationsBasic grooming courses, on-the-job trainingAdvanced grooming certifications, state licenses
Work EnvironmentLearning environment, supervised grooming salonsIndependent or team-based grooming salons, pet stores
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting groomers, learning grooming techniquesPerforming grooming services independently or under supervision

The Grooming Apprentice is typically in training, assisting experienced groomers and gaining skills, while the Grooming Technician is more experienced, performing grooming services independently. Apprentices focus on learning, whereas Technicians handle grooming tasks with greater autonomy.

What are the most commonly searched types of Grooming jobs in California?

The most popular types of Grooming jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Grooming Apprentice jobs?

Cities in California with the most Grooming Apprentice job openings:

Infographic showing various Grooming Apprentice job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,206 per year, or $21.7 per hour.

Maintenance Staff - The Masonic (PART-TIME)

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$19.25 - $24.25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


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7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 142 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job Summary:
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 620 million tickets sold annually and approximately 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 50,000 events annually for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect more than 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
WHO ARE YOU?
Passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE JOB
The Masonic is seeking a Maintenance and Changeover Staff Member to keep our venue show-ready and create an incredible fan experience. This position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the venue's business goals and objectives.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
• Changeover the venue and auditorium by setting and striking chairs, resetting the concourses and entry.
• Perform basic mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Keep the venue safe and clean at all times, including by not limited to: clean and disinfect all fixtures, floors, mirrors, doors and walls of restrooms, keep all guest facing area free of trash, restock restroom paper materials and hygiene products as needed.
• Keep work areas neat and orderly, clean equipment and assist with other cleaning duties as assigned.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Show CARE by participating in the venue's sustainability program which could include implementing programs that conserve resources/prevent waste such as sorting waste and collecting recycling and educating our fans about our efforts.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Requires a high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
• An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Position requires constant walking, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying 50 lbs.+ and occasional sitting
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
The expected compensation for this position is:
$19.18 USD - $22.00 USD Hourly
** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

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