RP MF PLMB - Installer - Vallejo/ Oakland Area

Villara; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Villara is hiring a Plumbing Retro Installer/Tradesman in the Vallejo/Oakland area. This role focuses on routing and installing water and sewage piping in residential and multi-family settings, following code requirements.

You will work with copper, CPVC, ABS, and PEX systems, and you must own basic plumbing tools to move between sites. Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of plumbing experience, a strong safety mindset, and a willingness to grow towards journeyman level under field supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 4–5 years residential plumbing experience is a plus.
• PEX certification preferred and knowledge of codes.

Responsibilities

• Route water and sewage piping for residential and multi-family homes.
• Install and connect piping systems per code, including PEX, CPVC and copper.
• Measure, cut, glue, solder and test lines for leaks.
• Own basic plumbing tools; transport equipment between sites as needed.
• Follow safety, Lean 5S principles and align with site supervisors.

Skills

Residential plumbing installation

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Journeyman apprenticeship preferred

Tools

PEX Expansion Tool

Pipe Cutter

Soldering kit

Job description

RP MF PLMB - Installer - Vallejo/ Oakland Area

Fairfield, CA, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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.

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 Retro Installer/Tradesman will be motivated and responsible for routing various types of water piping and Sewage piping systems of residential and multi-family homes. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for strapping pipes, nail plating, running condensation lines, gluing pipe, running water, waste and gas piping to code 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)
• 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
• Ability to manage their own time accurately

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)

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

Regional Requirements associated with the job:

N/A

What position is the next level up?

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.