Painter, Sr. | Full-Time | SeaWorld San Diego

Entertainment Places; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets

Park Discounts

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Retirement plan

Voluntary Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in San Diego seeks a Painter to apply paint coatings, prepare surfaces, and protect structures while delivering friendly guest experiences. You will follow safety rules, select paints, and ensure quality finishes across diverse surfaces.

Responsibilities include thorough surface prep, caulk repair, and proper cleanup. This role requires physical work, lift capacity, and strong communication with team and guests. Great benefits and park perks included.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years related painting experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply coatings to surfaces.
• Respond to guest requirements and maintain service standards.
• Use brushes or rollers and apply primer when needed.
• Protect areas with drop cloths and masking materials.

Skills

Strong math skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Lift up to 50 pounds

Use hand/power tools

Climb ladders

Forklift operation training

Multitask in fast-paced environment

Stand/walk/sit for long periods

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Paint rollers

Caulking tools

Putty knives

Job description

Job Description

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

What you get to do:

As a Painter you’ll roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty and apply paint coatings to all surfaces needing aesthetic coloring or protection. This includes proper surface preparation, proper application of coatings, clean up, and proper disposal of all debris. You will also:

• Ensure excellent customer service by responding to customer requirements, expectations, and needs
• Fill nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other filler
• Select premixed paints, or mix required portions of pigment base and thinning and drying substances to match specific colors
• Remove fixtures such as pictures and electric switch covers from walls prior to painting
• Properly prepare surfaces using power and hand tolls or chemical strippers when needed
• Spread drop cloths over floors and room furnishings, and cover surfaces such as baseboard, door frames, and windows with masking tape and paper to protect surfaces while painting
• Apply coatings to surfaces with brushes or paint rollers and apply primer when needed
• Erect scaffolding or set up ladders to perform tasks above ground level
• Wash surfaces with mildew remover prior to painting when needed
• Perform any task assigned by supervisors including shop paperwork and shop maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

What it takes to succeed:

• A minimum of two years related experience
• At least 18 years of age
• Have a High School diploma or general education (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license; out of state residents, active military, their dependents and students, are required to have a valid driver’s license and provide a copy of the DMV report from their state of residency
• Be a driver in good standing and able to obtain a SeaWorld driver's license
• Have strong mathematical skills
• Have the ability to write simple correspondence
• Have strong written/verbal communication skills
• Able to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Able to operate hand or power tools necessary to complete assigned tasks
• Able to climb ladders and perform work at heights
• Able to train for and pass SeaWorld qualification test to operate forklift and man-lift machines
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language, and individuals with special needs

Compensation:

21.50 USD Hourly

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

United Parks & Resorts is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. We’re also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We’re always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals for a variety of roles throughout our organization.