54 open construction, mechanical and electrical jobs in Orange County, CA, including 25 commercial HVAC positions. Live openings, union pay rates and a map of the surrounding markets.
Jobs, pay and union rates in Orange County, California
These openings sit in Orange County, California (CA) and the surrounding California market. We hold published wage sheets for 46 locals across California, so you can check scale before you take a call.
How many HVAC and construction jobs are open in Orange County right now?
Gulfstream has 54 live direct-hire construction, mechanical and electrical openings in Orange County, CA, including 25 commercial HVAC roles. The list on this page updates as roles are filled or added, so what you see is what is actually open today.
What do union trades pay in Orange County?
Published journeyman rates for the halls based in Orange County, CA run from $58.28/hr (UA Local 582) to $60.22/hr (IBEW Local 441), before fringe benefits — up to $84.16/hr as a total package. Those figures come from each local's published wage sheet and change every CBA cycle, so confirm the current rate with the hall.
Which union locals are based in Orange County?
IBEW Local 441 (Electricians) and UA Local 582 (Plumbers & Pipefitters) have halls in the Orange County area. Each local sets its own jurisdiction, membership and dispatch rules — check the local's page for its address, phone number and published rate, then call the hall to confirm what applies to you.
Do I need to be a union member to apply for these Orange County jobs?
No. Gulfstream is an independent recruiter, not a union hall, and we do not run dispatch. The roles listed here are direct-hire positions with contractors and building owners; some are union-shop and some are open shop, and each employer sets its own requirement. Apply to the role that fits and we will tell you what that employer needs.
Are there apprentice or entry-level openings in Orange County?
Most roles we post are experienced, direct-hire positions. Apprenticeship indentures are run by the local halls themselves, not by us — start with the IBEW Local 441 apprenticeship information on the local's page and call the hall for intake dates. If you are early in the trade, set a Orange County job alert and we will email you when a helper, technician or assistant-level role opens here.
How do I get notified when new Orange County jobs are posted?
Use the Orange County job alert on this page. Pick the trades you want, add your email, and you will get a message when a matching role opens or reopens in Orange County, CA — not a daily blast. Every alert has a one-click unsubscribe link.