Painter

Presidio Trust; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Presidio Trust is seeking a Painter to support the Building Department in a full-time role based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The starting wage is $39.73 per hour, with benefits and union affiliation noted.

Duties include surface prep, color matching, and operating ladders or scaffolds for elevated work. Required qualifications include an AA degree or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or one year related experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and interpret graphs.
• Must be able to carry and handle materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to coat surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, or platforms in hard‑to‑reach places.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and obtain instructions from supervisor or homeowner.
• Smooth surfaces and remove old paint for proper painting prep.
• Select premixed paints or mix colors to match specifications.
• Erect scaffolding or set up ladders for elevated work.
• Apply paint and create special effects to simulate wood grain, marble, brick, or tile.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Physical stamina

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Tools

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Career Opportunities with Presidio Trust

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Presidio Trust is seeking a Painter who will support the Building Department. The Presidio Trust is an innovative federal agency that stewards and shares the history, beauty, and wonder of the Presidio for everyone to enjoy forever. The ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the Presidio was once a military post under three flags. Today, it is a surprising national park site spanning 1,500 acres at the Golden Gate. Its rare natural habits, inspiring views, and world-class trails are a local and global attraction. It is among the most biologically diverse parks in America and a popular destination with beaches, museums, restaurants, hotels, homes, and offices.

This is a full-time position with benefits and a starting at $39.73 per hour, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position is included in a bargaining unit, specifically the Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 792, United Public Employees of California. Applications received by August 14, 2026, will receive first consideration.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and/or receive instructions from supervisor or homeowner regarding painting services.
• Smooth surfaces and remove old paint from surfaces to prepare surfaces for painting.
• Select premixed paints, or mix required portions of pigment, oil, thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
• Erect scaffolding or set up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.
• Simulate wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects. Apply paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree (A. A.); or Equivalent from two (2) year college or technical school; or One (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must be able to carry and handle materials and equipment that weigh 40 pounds
• Ability to prepare and coat surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms, and where the surfaces to be coated are in cramped and hard-to-reach places.

Desired Qualifications

• Team player
• A passion for the mission and values of the Presidio Trust.

Background Check

This position is subject to an employment background check which shall consist of a review of applicable county, state and Federal criminal and civil records, state bankruptcy indexes, driver’s license, education, and employment history. An individual’s granting of a background check and resulting report is voluntary. However, employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an employment background check. The Presidio Trust may refuse to hire an individual, may rescind an offer of employment to an individual, or may review and terminate the employment of a current employee not successfully completing the background check.