Painter - Denver Parks and Recreation

About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $25.30 $31.63/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location & Schedule In this position you can expect to report to 4495 Jason Street in Denver, CO. Hours of operation are 6am 3:30pm, Monday through Thursday, and every other Friday 6am 2:30pm. Who We Are & What Youll Do Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) boasts one of the most diverse, expansive, and historic park and recreation systems in the West with 22 mountain parks and 260 urban parks, including 24 lakes, 80,000 trees, more than 80 miles of trails, 34 designated parkways, 10 off-leash dog parks, 29 pools, 30 recreation centers, 150 playgrounds, 300 athletic fields, and 8 public golf courses. DPR staff provide high-quality, safe, and meaningful programs, activities, and places that promote active lifestyles and improve quality of life in Denver. When you join DPR, you will play a vital role in maintaining Denvers extensive system of parks and recreation centers and have a hand in shaping the future health and well-being of our city. The City and County of Denvers Department of Parks and Recreation - Building Maintenance is seeking one full time Painter to join their team. The Painter position is responsible for both the interior and exterior facility painting needs for Denver Parks and Recreation and is a dedicated member of a team focusing on maintenance of all structures, trails, and hardscape within Denvers park system. As a Painter you will: Maintain repair, and remodel painting on a variety of facility surfaces using various painting tools, equipment and painting application techniques Apply paints, varnishes, stains, enamels and lacquers to walls, floors, woodwork and fixtures using appropriate tools and techniques Respond to service calls by assessing needs and providing solutions Provide estimates for labor, equipment, materials and overall cost Prepare, clean, and maintain all painting tools and equipment Prepare surfaces prior to paint application Mix paint and other materials to prepare the right color or texture Maintain records and prepare daily activity reports Participate in sign making and refurbishing, stenciling, and exterior striping Layout and install pavement markings in parking lots Participate in graffiti removal May perform basic traffic control lane closures May participate in snow removal activities Perform other general related duties as assigned What Youll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Experience in ADA requirements in layout and marking of parking lots and cross walks as well as using different types of stripers Knowledge of materials and methods used in pavement marking Experience installing and making signs per ADA requirements Experience making and using stencils for hardscape marking Great attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate Experience Requirement: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in the painting trade. Or three (3) years of maintenance painting experience Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements Licensure: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday April 8th, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Wednesday April 8th, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST. About Everything Else Job Profile CJ2567 Painter To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $25.30 - $37.96 Target Pay $25.30 $31.63/hour based on experience and education Agency Parks and Recreation Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Dever Jobssign up for job alerts now!