Painter (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Yosemite National Park, CA, is seeking a seasonal painter to perform exterior and interior painting on park buildings and structures. The role requires calculating materials, setting schedules, and supervising up to 3 staff while using Maximo for time tracking.

Work involves heights, ladders, lifts, and exposure to weather, dust, and fumes; strict safety gear is required. Typical start is April through June with possible extension into spring 2027, depending on weather,

Responsibilities

• Perform exterior and interior painting of park buildings and structures.
• Estimate paint, supplies, and equipment needs for projects.
• Schedule and supervise up to 3 employees; track hours in Maximo daily.
• Prepare surfaces and work at heights using ladders and lifts; comply with safety rules.

Job description

Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: October 26, 2026

Summary

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April through June but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April through May 2027.

Major Duties

Duty Locations: Yosemite National Park, California Mount Rainer National Park: Longmire, Washington Performs a full range of preparation and painting on the exterior and interior of park buildings and structures. Calculates amounts and order types of paint, supplies and equipment needed to complete painting and drywall projects. Determines a schedule, oversees, and directs up to 3 employees including tracking hours worked in Maximo, a Facility maintenance tracking program, on a daily basis. Sets up proper work site staging areas and assure all work is completed professionally and safely. Prepares surfaces prior to applying paint with spray guns, brushes and rollers and may work in excess of 35 feet off of the ground utilizing ladders, scaffold, motorized lifts, and personal fall protection equipment in compliance with federal and state regulations. Physical Demands: The painter prepares, and coats surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, platforms and in situations where the surfaces to be coated are in cramped and hard to reach places. The work may be at extreme heights (such as water tower or tall buildings). This required the ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, be strapped into swing stages and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Ability to lift, carry and set up materials and equipment that weighs up to 40 pounds. Occasionally, may be required to handle materials and equipment that weighs 80 pounds and over. Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside, with dirt, spray, and fumes usually present. The employee is sometimes required to prepare, treat and coat surfaces outside in all types of weather. Protective equipment and clothing such as safety shoes, safety glasses or sun glasses, gloves, rain gear, hard hats, coveralls, respirators, and other protective gear are required, which are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. Frequent exposure to the possibility of cuts and bruises and occasionally be exposed to the possibility of broken bones.