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Pex Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Install, repair, and replace plumbing systems including PEX, copper, poly pipe, ABS, cast iron, and related materials * Install water heaters, fixtures, and complete plumbing systems ensuring proper ...

Install, repair, and replace plumbing systems including PEX, copper, poly pipe, ABS, cast iron, and related materials * Install water heaters, fixtures, and complete plumbing systems ensuring proper ...

Plumbing Install Lead

Orange, CA ยท On-site

$70K - $170K/yr

Install, repair, and replace plumbing systems including PEX, copper, poly pipe, ABS, cast iron, and related materials * Install water heaters, fixtures, and complete plumbing systems ensuring proper ...

Install, repair, and replace plumbing systems including PEX, copper, poly pipe, ABS, cast iron, and related materials * Install water heaters, fixtures, and complete plumbing systems ensuring proper ...

Plumbing Install Lead

Brea, CA ยท On-site

$70K - $170K/yr

Install, repair, and replace plumbing systems including PEX, copper, poly pipe, ABS, cast iron, and related materials * Install water heaters, fixtures, and complete plumbing systems ensuring proper ...

Install, repair, and replace plumbing systems including PEX, copper, poly pipe, ABS, cast iron, and related materials * Install water heaters, fixtures, and complete plumbing systems ensuring proper ...

Install, repair, and replace plumbing systems including PEX, copper, poly pipe, ABS, cast iron, and related materials * Install water heaters, fixtures, and complete plumbing systems ensuring proper ...

Analog CAD Engineer

Santa Clara, CA ยท On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

Provide support for Calibre verification flows, including DRC, LVS, and PEX rule decks * Collaborate with analog designers to troubleshoot tool, flow, and PDK-related issues Requirements: * BSEE and ...

Provide support for Calibre verification flows, including DRC, LVS, and PEX rule decks * Collaborate with analog designers to troubleshoot tool, flow, and PDK-related issues Requirements: * BSEE and ...

Install, repair, and replace plumbing systems including PEX, copper, poly pipe, ABS, cast iron, and related materials * Install water heaters, fixtures, and complete plumbing systems ensuring proper ...

Analog CAD Engineer

Santa Clara, CA ยท On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

Provide support for Calibre verification flows, including DRC, LVS, and PEX rule decks * Collaborate with analog designers to troubleshoot tool, flow, and PDK-related issues Requirements: * BSEE and ...

Running PVC, CPVC & Pex * Plumbing Overhead Mains * Removing Old Pipe & Running New Requirements: * * 2+ Years of Plumber Experience and/or Working on a Construction Site * Basic Hand Tools for the ...

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How much do pex jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for pex in California is $29.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.51 and $34.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pex?

A Pex job typically refers to a role involving the installation, maintenance, or repair of PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) piping systems. These jobs are common in plumbing, heating, and cooling industries, where PEX is used for water supply lines and radiant heating systems. Responsibilities may include cutting, fitting, and securing PEX tubing, ensuring compliance with building codes, and troubleshooting plumbing issues. Experience with plumbing tools and knowledge of piping systems are often required for this type of work.

What are the main challenges a Pex faces in day-to-day operations?

As a Pex, one of the main challenges is identifying inefficiencies or bottlenecks within complex production processes and implementing solutions that balance cost, safety, and quality. You may need to troubleshoot unexpected issues quickly, requiring both technical expertise and effective cross-team communication. Additionally, staying current with evolving industry standards and integrating new technologies can be demanding. However, these challenges present opportunities for innovation, growth, and making a significant impact within your organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pex position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Pex (Process Engineer), you need a strong background in engineering principles, process optimization, and analytical problem-solving, typically supported by a degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering. Familiarity with process simulation software, statistical analysis tools, and industry-standard quality certifications such as Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing are often required. Strong communication, project management, and teamwork abilities help a Pex successfully coordinate improvements and drive cross-functional initiatives. These combined skills are critical to optimizing efficiency, ensuring safety, and driving continuous improvement within manufacturing or production environments.

What are the most commonly searched types of Pex jobs in California? The most popular types of Pex jobs in California are:
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Infographic showing various Pex job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,388 per year, or $30 per hour.

RNC PLMB Sacramento - Installer

Villara Corporation

Sacramento, CA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

Beginning in 1947 with just one man, Del Beutler, Villara has been offering innovative products and services and outstanding customer service for more than seven decades all thanks to the people that work here. We fulfill our mission by recruiting, training, promoting and rewarding an incredible team of individuals whose commitment to creating and developing peerless products and services allows our business to flourish. We know we can rely on Villara's values and guiding principles and we benefit from Villara's commitment to our on-going professional and personal development.
We believe in Building People...Building Trust...Building Dreams.
Plumbing Installer/Tradesman
Reports To: Field Foreman
Shift/Hours: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. or 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. depending on the season
Position Overview
The Plumbing Installer/Tradesman will be motivated and responsible for routing various types of pipes and water lines to the sewer systems of new residential and multi-family homes. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for strapping pipes, nail plating, running condensation lines, gluing pipe and running pex lines.
Technical Responsibilities of the Job
  • Cast Iron Waste Lines ( using bands and snap cutters)
  • ABS Drain Lines (using pipe cutters and glue)
  • Copper water lines (measure, cut, clean, flux and solder)
  • CPVC water lines (measure, ream, glue)
  • Black iron gas line (layout, measure, run gas machine, install)
  • PEX water lines (cut pipe, use fitting expander)
  • Must own your own basic plumbing tools and battery operated tools (we supply power tools)
  • Able to transport issued tools from job site to job site including ladder
  • Experience in Residential plumbing installation
  • Operate threading machine
  • Operate a drill and Sawzall
  • Lift and carry over 80lbs at a time
  • Knowledge of local codes for installation is a plus
  • Lean Principles including 5S
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and Management.

Behavioral Responsibilities of the Job
  • Self-motivated, organized with a can-do attitude
  • Desire to learn and master all aspects of installing Plumbing systems
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a changing team
  • Committed to creating and participating in a positive workplace culture
  • Capable of providing excellent internal and external customer interactions
  • Desire to work with hands and to be outside
  • Committed to arriving on time and ready to work
  • Committed to follow safety procedures
  • Appropriate time taken for rest and meal breaks
  • Use of personal cell phones for emergency or while on rest and meal breaks only
  • Ability to look for continuous improvement ideas

Leadership Responsibilities
  • Self-leadership capabilities - the ability to lead yourself to meet your goals and those of the company
  • Ability to lead from within the team and to offer assistance and guidance to other team members
  • Lead in the development of your own career with the assistance of the Skills Matrix and Dozuki Standard Work App

Training/Certification
  • Prior construction or plumbing experience a plus
  • PEX Certification preferred

Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Graduate of Apprenticeship Program is required for Journeyman

Working conditions and management style:
  • Subject to adverse weather conditions - extreme heat and cold
  • Job sites can be loud, dusty,
  • Level of supervision to be expected
  • May be working in elevated areas (up to 3 stories)
  • Climbing, stooping, bending, crawling

Performance Standards:
  • Percentage of time spent in field, traveling, in meetings, etc. (varies)
  • Installers and Tradesman use a Field Skills Matrix to meet job goals and expectations - review with supervisor
  • All Villara employees are expected to work well with other team members, sub-contractors, and customers
  • Meeting deadlines as outlined by supervisor (bid times)
  • Showing up every day and on-time
  • Taking appropriate time for rest and meal breaks
  • No personal phone calls unless emergency
  • Complete timecards daily
  • Meeting Lean requirements

Regional Requirements associated with the job:
N/A
What position is the next level up?
Journeyman
What are the additional skills that are required to promote into the next level-up position?
  • At least 4-5 years of plumbing production install experience for Journeyman
  • Organizational and leadership skills
  • Strong communication skills; ability to communicate with superintendents

How many of these additional skills are required in order to promote?
75% of the skills noted above are required. The other 25% will be taught on the job by the Field Supervisor.
Villara Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with all Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotype, gender, transgender, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, military or veterans status or any other legally protected status. We are prepared to make reasonable accommodation, as necessary, per the Americans with Disabilities Act for our application and interview process. If you require accommodation, please notify Human Resources. Villara Corporation conducts drug testing in accordance with our "Zero Tolerance" drug policy. Villara Corporation is an "At-Will" employer as defined by the California Labor Code.