Journeyman Construction Plumber Position

Chris' Plumbing, Inc; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Chris’ Plumbing, Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Plumber to join our team in Hayward, CA. This role involves day‑to‑day plumbing tasks, leading apprentices, and ensuring quality, safety, and on‑time project completion.

Compensation ranges with experience, from an hourly rate of $35.00 to $45.00. We value strong customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently on commercial plumbing projects across hydronic heating, water, gas, and drainage systems.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in commercial plumbing.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service with a focus on exceeding expectations.
• Ability to work independently and complete jobs correctly the first time.

Responsibilities

• A Journeyman Plumber works day to day on assigned tasks.
• Provides daily guidance and direction to plumbing crew consisting of apprentices and helper.
• Makes decisions by analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution.
• Assembles, installs plumbing systems per project specs and codes.
• Ensures safety, budget, quality, and timely completion of each project.
• Builds positive relationships with field team, contractors, owners/customers, and vendors.
• Studies specs, contracts, BIM, schedule to plan procedures and staffing.
• Requires PPE for anyone on site at all times.

Skills

Commercial plumbing

Analytical skills

Customer service

Independent work

Job description

• Location: Chris's Plumbing Inc, HAYWARD , CA
• Pay Method: Hourly
• Employee Type: Full Time
• Date Posted: 07/20/2026
• EEO Class: Craft or Skilled Workers
• Hourly Rate: $35.00 to $45.00

Summary

Chris’ Plumbing, Inc. is seeking motivated, energetic, and career minded individuals to join our team. Chris’ Plumbing, Inc. has been in the business for over 30 years. Compensation is based on experience and qualification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• A Journeyman Plumber works day to day on assigned tasks.
• Provides daily guidance and direction to plumbing crew consisting of apprentices and helper.
• Makes decisions by analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Assembles, installs plumbing systems according to project specifications and appropriate trade and building codes. These systems may consist of pipes, fittings, fixtures and boilers for hydronic heating, water, natural gas and drainage systems.
• Ensures safety, budget, job quality, and timely completion of each assigned project.
• Strong relationship building skills with field team, general contractors, owners/customers, and vendors to lead a positive work environment.
• Studies job specifications, contract documents, BIM model, schedule, and drawings to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction, based on knowledge of available tools and equipment and various building methods.
• Requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for anyone entering and/or working on job site at all times.

Skills

• 10 years’ experience in Commercial plumbing.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals.
• Excellent customer service skills with desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to work independently in a timely manner, making sure job is done correctly the first time.

Additional Qualifications

• Work as part of our team to ensure customer satisfaction
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Valid social security number
• Must be able to pass drug test(s) as required by company
• Lift up to 50 pounds; be able to push, pull, carry or maneuver heavier items (with additional manpower or appropriate devices); carry ladders; work from heights, work in small crawl spaces.
• Observe all company procedures and safety rules