Tech, Restoration & Corrosion Mitigation

Referral Job Portal; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Orlando Resort seeks a skilled maintenance painter to perform preventative and corrective coating work with a focus on rust mitigation and surface preparation. This role requires proficiency with painting tools and frequent High Reach access across attractions, ensuring high-quality coatings and safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of painting experience in theme environments; technical school is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED required.
• Technical school preferred.
• 3+ years painting experience.
• Color matching/blending finishes experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean surfaces with wire brush or power tools.
• Prep areas via sanding, masking, and cleaning.
• Paint surfaces by spraying, brushing, or rolling per specs.
• Gather tools and update materials inventory.
• Complete work orders and documentation.
• Adhere to EH&S policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Paint application

Surface preparation

Rust mitigation

Attention to detail

High Reach operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school training

Tools

Painting tools

High Reach equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance. The position is detail-oriented and requires paint removal, surface preparation and coating applications with a strong focus on rust mitigation. Must be proficient with painting tools and have attention to detail. Frequent use of High Reach is required to complete most tasks.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Wire brush all affected areas and surfaces using hand tool cleaning and or power tool cleaning. Depending on specific location High Reach access will be required.
• Prepping various areas and surfaces via sandpaper, masking and chemical cleaning. Depending on specific location High Reach access will be required.
• Paint various areas and surfaces to match per UO Quality Control and Engineering direction and OEM specifications, via spraying, brushing and rolling. Depending on specific location High Reach access will be required.
• Gathers necessary information, tools and equipment to perform assigned tasks. Informs Lead or Supervisor of needed materials and update inventory levels as materials are used.
• Providing work documentation in Maximo Labor Reporting, Logbook entries, Completing Work orders
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• High school degree or GED required
• Technical school preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ Years: Experience in theme painting and air brush painting
• Color matching and blending of new to existing finishes is necessary; Preferred – 5-7 years proven experience in a similar work environment dealing with critical paint issues. Knowledge of all phases of paint.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Advertised: Sep 11 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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