Marine Topside Paint Associate

Oasis Marinas; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Marinas is seeking a hands-on Topside Marine Painter to protect assets and deliver a professional finish on boats and marina structures in St. Augustine, FL.

You will spray marine-grade coatings, prepare surfaces, and perform fiberglass repairs to ensure durable gelcoat and composite surfaces with consistent quality. Work in a production environment with attention to detail, following safety protocols and environmental controls while coordinating with the Paint Supervisor and yard team to

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with marine, automotive, or industrial coatings.
• Working knowledge of fiberglass and composite surfaces, including prep and minor repair.
• Proven ability to deliver consistent, high-quality finishes in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of paint systems, reducers, catalysts, and environmental conditions.
• Ability to follow technical direction while working independently when required.
• Attention to detail—visible difference between good and professional quality from the dock.
• Physical capability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Professional Spray Application: Execute high-quality spray painting of topsides, decks, marina structures, and equipment using marine-grade coatings, primers, and finishes.
• Surface Prep Expertise: Perform proper sanding, fairing, masking, solvent wiping, and substrate preparation to ensure adhesion and finish quality.
• Fiberglass Knowledge: Work confidently with fiberglass surfaces, including identifying defects, performing minor fiberglass repairs, and preparing gelcoat or composite surfaces for paint.
• Finish Quality Control: Maintain consistent film thickness, proper cure times, and defect-free finishes (runs, fisheyes, orange peel, overspray).
• Tool & Equipment Stewardship: Set up, operate, clean, and maintain spray guns, compressors, PPE, and paint materials in accordance with best practices.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all safety protocols, including respirator use, material handling, and environmental controls.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate with the Paint Supervisor and yard team to meet schedules, adapt to weather conditions, and complete projects efficiently.
• Jobsite Discipline: Maintain clean, organized work areas and report material shortages, equipment issues, or quality concerns proactively.

Skills

Hands-on spray painting

Fiberglass & composites knowledge

High-quality finishes

Paint systems knowledge

Independent work capability

Attention to detail

Outdoor work in varying weather

Job description

# Marine Topside Paint Associate2080 St. Augustine Marine Center - St. Augustine, FL 32084## DescriptionAs a Topside Marine Painter, you play a critical role in protecting assets, delivering a professional finish, and ensuring boaters see craftsmanship—not shortcuts. This is a hands-on role for painters who know their way around spray equipment, understand fiberglass substrates, and take pride in clean, durable marine finishes.### What You’ll Do* **Professional Spray Application:** Execute high-quality spray painting of topsides, decks, marina structures, and equipment using marine-grade coatings, primers, and finishes.* **Surface Prep Expertise:** Perform proper sanding, fairing, masking, solvent wiping, and substrate preparation to ensure adhesion and finish quality.* **Fiberglass Knowledge:** Work confidently with fiberglass surfaces, including identifying defects, performing minor fiberglass repairs, and preparing gelcoat or composite surfaces for paint.* **Finish Quality Control:** Maintain consistent film thickness, proper cure times, and defect-free finishes (runs, fisheyes, orange peel, overspray).* **Tool & Equipment Stewardship:** Set up, operate, clean, and maintain spray guns, compressors, PPE, and paint materials in accordance with best practices.* **Safety & Compliance:** Follow all safety protocols, including respirator use, material handling, and environmental controls.* **Team Collaboration:** Coordinate with the Paint Supervisor and yard team to meet schedules, adapt to weather conditions, and complete projects efficiently.* **Jobsite Discipline:** Maintain clean, organized work areas and report material shortages, equipment issues, or quality concerns proactively.### What You Bring* **Hands-on spray painting experience** with marine, automotive, or industrial coatings.* **Working knowledge of fiberglass and composite surfaces**, including prep and minor repair.* Proven ability to deliver **consistent, high-quality finishes** in a production environment.* Strong understanding of **paint systems, reducers, catalysts, and environmental conditions**.* Ability to follow technical direction while working independently when required.* Attention to detail—because the difference between “good enough” and “professional” is visible from the dock.* Physical capability to work outdoors in varying weather, including bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting.