Fire Sprinkler Installer
Location
Downey, CA
Wage
$23 – $30/hr
Employment Type
Full-time
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Posted on September 2, 2026
Job Description
Overview
Guardian South Inc is seeking a skilled, reliable fire sprinkler installer for a full-time position in Southern California, offering a competitive salary based on experience.
Responsibilities
- Install commercial fire sprinkler systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
- Work independently and communicate effectively in a team.
- Use power tools and equipment safely.
- Lift up to 100 lbs and work at high elevations.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of commercial fire sprinkler installation experience.
- Reliable transportation to job sites in Southern California.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- Legal citizen or authorized to work in the US.
- Familiarity with power tools.
- Ability to work overhead and in cramped spaces.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
Additional Information
- Standard hours: 6:00am - 2:30pm.
- Full-time / 8-hour shift.
- In-person work in Southern California.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
How this job compares in Downey, CA
Pay in context
At roughly $27/hr, this posting comes in about 22% below the $34/hr median for welding jobs across California, where the middle half runs $27–$41/hr across 483 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 23% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.
The local market in Downey, CA
This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Downey, CA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across California as a whole we're tracking 627 other active welding openings from 305 employers. Browse welding jobs across California.
The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (31), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $51/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Long Beach at $40/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.
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