Installer Jobs in Oakland, CA

An Installer in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for setting up, repairing, and maintaining various equipment, machinery, and systems. Their duties often include reading and interpreting installation blueprints, troubleshooting technical issues, performing regular equipment inspections, and ensuring safe and efficient installation procedures. Installers may work with various equipment such as HVAC systems, security systems, electrical fittings, and telecommunications devices among others.

Important skills for an Installer include technical understanding, problem-solving, manual dexterity, physical stamina, and attention to detail. Communication and customer service skills are also useful, particularly for Installers who directly interact with clients. Relevant certifications may include HVAC certification, electrician certification, or specific product installation certifications, depending on the equipment they specialize in. Individuals often start as Installation Assistants or Technicians, gaining hands-on experience and training on the job, before progressing to roles such as Senior Technician or Installation Supervisor and eventually becoming an Installer.

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Full-Time Experienced Electrical Service Tech

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

Installation and Maintenance: Install new electrical equipment and wiring, and perform routine maintenance and preventative measures to ensure optimal performance and longevity....

Maintenance Technician - Hunters Point Shipyard

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

Maintenance Technician - Hunters Point Shipyard Job Locations US-CA-San Francisco Job ID 2025-6167 Location Name Hunters Point Shipyard # of Openings 1 Category Maintenance Job Type Regular...

HVAC Technician

  • Dublin, CA (17 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Dublin, CA (17 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

includes preventative maintenance (PMs), troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repair of systems to include Variable Air Volume (VAVs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Controls, and Boilers + In addition, install...

Plumber

  • Mill Valley, CA (20 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Mill Valley, CA (20 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 14 hours ago

fittings for copper, cast iron, and PVC/CPVC pipes, and for drain, sewer, and gas lines + Utilizing hand tools and cutters to cut pipe to desired lengths and electric and hand threaders to thread pipe + Installing...

Maintenance Technician

  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Job Description Assist with troubleshooting and repairs of buildings and installed systems to include: packaging and handling machinery, plumbing systems, kitchen equipment, roofs, drains, shop, grounds...

Maintenance Technician I - WorldMark San Francisco Resort

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Perform service requests and repairs as directed (Painting, appliance repair, minor electrical, carpentry). Perform maintenance work for make-ready units as directed....

Affordable Housing Maintenance Technician (REF8921X)

  • Dublin, CA (17 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Dublin, CA (17 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Skills Required: Rehab/Renovation Pool Maintenance Plumbing Repair Painting (Int & Ext) Landscape/Grounds HVAC Maintenance Electrical Repair Drywall Installation/Repair Carpentry Boiler Systems Appliance...

Commercial Refrigeration/HVAC Technician

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Refrigeration experience, including but not limited to: chillers, ice makers, walk-in coolers, freezers, blast freezers, cooks lines, remote systems, environmental chambers, complex controls & components, pneumatic...

Maintenance Engineer

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Display solid knowledge in the following categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, patching walls, painting, wall vinyl replacement, pneumatic/electronic systems...

Maintenance Engineer (OnSite)

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

TITLE: Maintenance Engineer (OnSite) REPORTS TO: Assistant Chief Engineer HOURLY RATE: $61.93 SUMMARY: ASM Global, The Moscone Center in San Francisco is seeking a Maintenance Engineer who is...

Maintenance Technician 2 - Ravenswood Rack

  • East Palo Alto, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Palo Alto, CA (22 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY The Maintenance Technician II will help lead a team to provide a safe and well-maintained store environment for Nordstrom customers and employees. This role will support the Facility...

Maintenance Specialist/ Technician

  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hayward, CA (10 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Overview Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to...

Senior Maintenance Planner, Electrical Facilities (SEIU) (External)

  • Oakland, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (3 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

PAY RATE SEIU Professional Grade 11 $47.46/hour (Step 1) - $62.04/hour (Step 5) External candidates will start at Step 1 CURRENT ASSIGNMENT This announcement will be used to build a pool of...

Appliance Repair Technician

  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (11 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

We have a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated, customer oriented person with excellent communication skills Appliance Repair Technician to represent our brand at customer locations to diagnose...

Field Service Technician I-II

  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Fremont, CA (19 miles from Oakland, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Under supervision and direction, must be able to perform install activities on CMP equipment covered under phase one (dock/level and interconnection) of tool installation or just before the power-on...

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Salary for Installer Jobs in Oakland, CA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Installer positions.

Highest Education Level

Installers in Oakland, CA offer the following education background
High School or GED
34.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.5%
Associate's Degree
16.6%
Bachelor's Degree
13.9%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Installers in Oakland, CA
2-4 years
47.2%
1-2 years
26.6%
4-6 years
18.9%
Less than 1 year
3.5%
10+ years
2.8%
6-8 years
0.8%
8-10 years
0.2%
None
0.1%

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