Playground Equipment Installer

PDPlay; Escondido (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PDPlay in Escondido, CA is seeking skilled Commercial Playground Installers who are dependable, detail oriented, and have a strong foundation in construction practices. Join a crew that values teamwork and safety on every site.

You will travel to local and out-of-state sites as needed, read blueprints and site plans, and install structures, surfacing, and amenities with care. A minimum of 2 years in-the-field experience is preferred, with bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction or trade experience.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs unassisted.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass a government background check (no felonies or warrants).
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Willingness to travel, sometimes for extended periods.
• Ability to read and understand detailed construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install commercial playground structures, surfacing, and site amenities with precision and care.
• Interpret detailed drawings, blueprints, and site plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional job site at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to keep projects moving on schedule.
• Operate tools and equipment with a focus on safety and workmanship.
• Travel to local and out-of-state job sites as needed.
• Communicate clearly and work effectively with crews, project managers, and clients.

Skills

Construction experience

Safety procedures

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Lifting 75 lbs

Bilingual English/Spanish

Willingness to travel

Tools

Power tools

Site equipment

Job description

Now Hiring: Playground Equipment Installer

We are seeking skilled Commercial Playground Installers. If you’re dependable, detail oriented, and have a strong foundation in construction practices, this might be the role for you.

Candidates should be reliable, able to follow a schedule, and work with minimum supervision while cooperating and contributing to a crew with a teamwork attitude. Ideally, we are looking for someone with at least 2 years of in-the-field trade experience, and working knowledge of construction practices. Experience in related trades will be considered.

What You’ll Do:

• Assemble and install commercial playground structures, surfacing, and site amenities with precision and care.
• Interpret detailed drawings, blueprints, and site plans.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional job site at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to keep projects moving on schedule.
• Operate tools and equipment with a focus on safety and workmanship.
• Travel to local and out-of-state job sites as needed.
• Communicate clearly and work effectively with crews, project managers, and clients.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of construction or trade experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of construction practices and safety procedures.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. unassisted.
• Willingness to travel, sometimes for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass a government background check (no felonies or warrants).
• Familiarity with power tools and site equipment.
• Ability to read and understand detailed construction documents.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Preferred (but not required):

• Experience with playground installation.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Understanding of surveying and grading concepts.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation.
• Poured-In-Place Rubber Surfacing finishing experience.