Job Description

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals.

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate the Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

At SAN, we take pride in fostering employee growth and development. This position is exclusively available to current SDCRAA employees, reflecting our commitment to internal advancement, all other applications will not be considered.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location: The Facilities Management campus, the new Airport Authority Administration building, and other unique buildings located on the San Diego International Airport campus near downtown. You will have the exciting opportunity to work around stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Salary: The hiring salary for the Painter I is starting at $26.95. The full pay range for Painter I is $26.95 - $31.44 - $36.48.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan and 457 defined contribution plan. Plus, take advantage of our annual employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account, designed to support your personal development and growth activities—and much more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: June 15, 2025. Applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

About the job:
The Facilities Management department is looking for a Painter I with an understanding of painting techniques and strong attention to detail. The selected candidate’s craftsmanship will play a vital role in transforming SAN spaces while building a strong foundation for growth in a skilled trade.

What you’ll do:

• Preparation & Finishing: Prepares and restore various surfaces by scraping, burning, sanding, plastering, and repairing areas as needed. Applies a wide range of commercial and specialized industrial protective coatings including undercoats, finishing paints, enamels, stains, waterproofing agents, varnishes, waxes, lacquers, wallpaper, sheetrock, and stucco. Prepares paints and other protective coatings. Strips roadways and parking lots, mounts maps. Prepares walls for color schemes, and repairs damages caused by fungus or termites.
• Project & Tool Management: Sketches and lays out work based on drawings, sketches, or blueprints. Interprets schematics and diagrams, requisition tools and supplies, and maintain accurate records, logs, blueprints, and specifications. Completes minimal estimate of materials. Sets up and take down scaffolding, staging, and rigging, and operate a range of manual and electric painting tools and equipment such as brushes and rollers.
• Operational Support & Coordination: Uses computers to create and manage records, timecards, and work orders. Coordinate tasks with stakeholders, assist in training or instructing others, and perform other related duties to support the efficiency and success of the painting team.
• Operational Driving*: Drives and operates Authority vehicles to job sites and multiple locations throughout the Authority campus. Transport essential equipment for projects and repairs. Drive to emergency situations as needed.

The Skills We Are Looking For:

• Project Management: Accurately assesses project scope, and timeline by determining required process steps and resources needed to achieve defined outcomes and objectives. Coordinates with stakeholders.
• Safety Ambassador: Demonstrates knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices including the proper use of PPE, tools, and hazardous materials. Promotes a culture of safety by identifying potential hazards, reporting unsafe conditions, and encouraging team adherence to safety protocols.
• Relationship & Interpersonal Skills: Cultivates interpersonal rapport and trust, both up and down, by exhibiting consistency and reliability; demonstrated awareness of others’ needs. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
• Leveraging Technology: Effectively uses and generates information electronically integrates technology solutions and systems.

Requirements

The Experience You Need to Have **:

• High school graduation or GED;
• Successful completion of an apprentice certification training program;
• Or one year of construction and/or industrial painting experience;
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements :

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio and telecommunications equipment.

*Driving is an Essential Function

This role requires regular driving as a critical part of performing work-related duties, specifically involving the operation of Airport Authority vehicles. A valid California driver’s license is required, along with strict adherence to all traffic laws and safety regulations. Applicants must maintain an acceptable driving record to operate Authority vehicles. Compliance with Airport Authority vehicle use policies, including safety protocols and reporting requirements, is mandatory. Applicants must acknowledge that driving Airport Authority vehicles is an essential function of this role. 

**Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land!

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.

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