Marine Painter - Vessel Finishes & Yard Ops

Hornblower Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Group is seeking an experienced commercial painter for our marine and yard operations in the San Francisco area. The role involves preparing surfaces, applying paints, protecting adjacent areas, and working on vessels and related fixtures.

Candidates should have 2+ years in marine/construction painting, blueprints reading ability, and willingness to travel to Northern California job sites. Salary ranges from $31.00 to $35.00 per hour, with bonus opportunities and a focus on safety

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a commercial painter.
• Experience in marine or construction fields.
• Experience on construction sites with power tools.
• Knowledge of construction site safety and best practices.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to multiple job sites within Northern California.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces (wood, metal, fiberglass) for painting.
• Protect surrounding areas during work.
• Clean, sand, and smooth surfaces; perform minor repairs.
• Apply coats of paint, stain, enamel, or lacquer to boats and fixtures.
• Measure coating application, cure time, and film thickness requirements.
• Apply nonskid in a uniform pattern and comply with millage specs.
• Operate spray equipment or brushes and rollers.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety rules.
• Travel to project sites within Northern California.

Skills

Commercial painting

Marine construction experience

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Hornblower Group is seeking an experienced commercial painter for our marine and yard operations in the San Francisco area. The role involves preparing surfaces, applying paints, protecting adjacent areas, and working on vessels and related fixtures.

Candidates should have 2+ years in marine/construction painting, blueprints reading ability, and willingness to travel to Northern California job sites. Salary ranges from $31.00 to $35.00 per hour, with bonus opportunities and a focus on safety