Painters - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering team in Yellowstone National Park!

Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As the Painter or Paint Lead, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day maintenance functions that keep the park running smoothly.

The painter role involves executing painting tasks, managing materials and equipment, ensuring quality work, and maintaining accurate documentation. The position also requires adherence to safety standards, cooperation with team members, and the ability to estimate material needs while following company policies and procedures.

• Position Type:
  Seasonal
• Season Dates:
  May/June 2026 - November 2026 (Actual season dates vary depending on location)
• Pay: $19.50 - $21.25/hour
• Schedule:
  
  Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi‑Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Employee discounts at local gateway communities
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Painter - $19.50-$21.25/hour

• Prepares surfaces for coatings, as required, for all assigned interior or exterior tasks.
• Makes minor repairs as required, evaluating historic fabric for in‑kind replacement of materials.
• Performs painting/staining tasks, as assigned, ensuring quality and professional work is always completed and the proper coating color, sheen, etc. is applied.
• Accountable for the care, maintenance and security of all assigned materials, equipment and tools.
• Accountable for proper and accurate documentation of labor and materials into CMMS, for work performed.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and complies with all current related codes and regulations.
• Maintains a location‑specific paint log indicating all aspects of products and where utilized.

• Have at least one year of commercial painting experience.
• Be proficient in the operation and use of equipment and tools common to the painting trade.
• Have general knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Be capable of and willing to advance his or her painting knowledge and expertise through on‑the‑job training and self‑study.
• Painters must be at least 19 years old and possess a current, valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

• This position will require the use of respiratory protection and will require compliance with applicable regulations, including a clean‑shaven face and to be able to pass a DOT physical.
• Must be capable of lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must possess physical stamina to withstand heavy labor related to work in an outside environment.
• Must be able to walk long distances over uneven terrain and climb stairs and ladders in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, and crawl for extended periods of time as required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.