Part-Time Painter

Painter Position at Turtle Rock Preschool

Turtle Rock Preschool, a premier NAEYC-accredited school in Irvine, has an immediate opening for a skilled, dependable painter to help maintain the appearance and condition of our indoor and outdoor campus spaces.

This is a flexible, part-time position focused specifically on painting, staining, and ongoing touch-up work. It may be an especially good fit for an experienced painting professional seeking flexible, part-time work.

Responsibilities:

• Perform interior and exterior painting throughout the school campus
• Complete routine touch-ups to walls, doors, trim, cabinets, railings, fences, play structures, and other painted surfaces
• Apply wood stain, sealant, and protective finishes to indoor and outdoor wood surfaces
• Identify areas needing touch-up, repainting, staining, or preventative maintenance
• Protect floors, furniture, landscaping, playground equipment, and surrounding surfaces during projects
• Maintain an organized inventory of paints, stains, brushes, rollers, and related supplies
  -and properly label and safely store paint and other materials
• Keep work areas clean, orderly, and safe, with thorough cleanup after each project
• Coordinate projects and scheduling with the school's handyman
• Recommend appropriate, durable, low-odor, and child-safe products for a preschool environment
• Complete projects carefully and efficiently while minimizing disruption to school operations

Schedule:

This position requires flexibility based on the location and nature of each project:

• Outdoor work may be completed during the daytime, afternoons, or evenings on weekdays
• Work inside classrooms must be completed during weekday evenings or at any time on weekends when children are not present
• Additional work may be available during school closures, holidays, and campus improvement projects
• Hours will vary depending on current needs, with an estimated 5–15 hours per week

Job Requirements:

• Prior professional or extensive hands-on experience with interior and exterior painting
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation, paint application, wood staining, sealing, and finish selection
• Ability to produce clean, precise work with close attention to detail
• Ability to match existing colors and finishes
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and able to work independently
• Comfortable working on an active preschool campus and following all school safety procedures
• Able to safely use ladders and painting equipment and perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to provide basic painting tools and equipment preferred
• Availability for occasional projects on short notice
• Must successfully complete all school-required background checks and clearances

This is a part-time/contract position, requiring flexibility in hours.