Painters and Painter Lead - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

 

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering team in Yellowstone National Park!

 

Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As the Painter Lead or Painter, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day maintenance functions that keep the park running smoothly.

 

Job Summary:

The Paint Crew Lead oversees seasonal interior and exterior painting projects across park facilities, coordinating staff, materials, and equipment to ensure work meets professional quality standards. The role also performs minor historically accurate carpentry repairs, supports performance evaluations, and collaborates with Engineering, trade personnel, location and campground management, maintenance teams, and the National Park Service. The Seasonal Painter performs skilled painting, staining, finishing, and surface preparation to maintain and enhance Xanterra facilities and assets throughout the park. Working independently and collaboratively with Maintenance teams, this position supports preventive and corrective maintenance while ensuring projects are completed efficiently and meet established safety, quality, and sustainability standards.

 

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: March/April 2027 - October/November 2027Pay: $19.50/hour - $24.35/hour

 

Life in Yellowstone: 

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program 

Benefits: 

• Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees. For more information, click here. 

Responsibilities

Painter Lead:

• Lead the location Paint Crew and coordinate scheduled interior and exterior painting projects, including staffing, materials, equipment, and workload.
• Ensure high-quality, professional work while maintaining tools and equipment and completing minor historically accurate carpentry repairs as needed. \Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and Xanterra sustainability requirements.
• Assist with employee performance evaluations and coordinate projects with Engineering, trade personnel, location and campground management, Maintenance leadership, and the National Park Service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Painter:

• Perform skilled surface preparation, painting, staining, and finishing on facilities, structures, and related assets using appropriate tools, equipment, and materials.
• Complete and document preventive and corrective maintenance activities using CMMS and work order systems.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment while working independently and communicating effectively with others.
• Follow all safety requirements, including procedures for Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) and Lead-Based Paint (LBP), and support company sustainability initiatives.
• Work occasional overtime or night shifts and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Painter Lead:

• Minimum of 3 years of professional painting experience or equivalent, with proficiency in painting equipment and supervising personnel in accordance with Xanterra policies and procedures.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills to effectively coordinate personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, including fall protection, scaffolding, lead, and asbestos safety programs.
• Must complete 4 hours of annual Historic Preservation Awareness Training and obtain Class III Asbestos abatement and removal certification within 90 days.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and good driving record, and be able to understand and comply with company policies and procedures.

Painter II:

• Demonstrated painting experience with working knowledge of painting techniques, tools, products, and appropriate applications.
• Ability to quickly learn new skills, adapt to changing priorities and procedures, and participate in required training.
• Basic computer proficiency and working knowledge of applicable OSHA and NFPA safety requirements, including identifying and correcting unsafe or non-compliant conditions.
• Must be at least 19 years old with a valid driver’s license and good driving record, and be able to understand and comply with company policies and procedures.

Painter I

 

Must meet all Painter II qualifications, plus:

• Advanced painting skills with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to mentor, support, and train less-experienced maintenance staff.
• Demonstrated innovation, patience, and persistence when resolving complex maintenance challenges.
• Must be at least 19 years old with a valid driver’s license and good driving record, and be able to understand and comply with company policies and procedures.
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Physical Requirements include:

• Must be able to use required respiratory protection, comply with applicable regulations, meet clean-shaven requirements for proper respirator fit, and successfully complete a DOT physical.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing 50–70 pounds.
• Ability to safely work in confined and permit-required confined spaces.
• Physical stamina to perform strenuous outdoor labor in varying conditions.
• Ability to walk extended distances over uneven terrain and climb stairs and ladders in various weather conditions.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and crawl for extended periods as required.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.