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We’re public servants from many disciplines working toward our triple bottom line – welcoming all people and protecting the planet, fueled by the performance of park businesses that earn the funds to keep the Presidio open, beautiful, and free to everyone forever.
The Presidio Trust is an ideal place for those driven by service, inspired by big goals, and eager to learn and grow. It’s a place to do important work, in a beautiful setting, for the benefit of all.
See below for the list of available jobs.
Work in a beautiful park setting with mission-oriented colleagues.
Trust staff members represent many disciplines, from the trades to finance.
We steward and share the history, beauty, and wonder of the Presidio for everyone to enjoy forever.
Working at the Presidio Trust
Imagine being part of a big, bold, and dynamic endeavor: caring for one of America’s great national park sites and sharing it with the world. Imagine working in a thriving natural environment that’s also a living landmark. Imagine doing work that matters and leaving a lasting legacy.
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Painter
San Francisco CA
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The Presidio Trust is seeking a Painter who will support the Building Department. The Presidio Trust is an innovative federal agency that stewards and shares the history, beauty, and wonder of the Presidio for everyone to enjoy forever. The ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the Presidio was once a military post under three flags. Today, it is a surprising national park site spanning 1,500 acres at the Golden Gate. Its rare natural habits, inspiring views, and world-class trails are a local and global attraction. It is among the most biologically diverse parks in America and a popular destination with beaches, museums, restaurants, hotels, homes, and offices.
Reporting to the Trade Supervisor, the Painter works under general supervision as a member of a crew and performs a wide range of duties including but not limited to applying coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of Presidio Trust buildings and other structures. Preserves historical significance and maintains Trust properties in a clean, safe, and environmentally conscientious manner.
This is a full-time position with benefits and a starting at $39.73 per hour, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position is included in a bargaining unit, specifically the Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 792, United Public Employees of California. Applications received by August 14, 2026, will receive first consideration.
Responsibilities
This position is subject to an employment background check which shall consist of a review of applicable county, state and Federal criminal and civil records, state bankruptcy indexes, driver’s license, education, and employment history. An individual’s granting of a background check and resulting report is voluntary. However, employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an employment background check. The Presidio Trust may refuse to hire an individual, may rescind an offer of employment to an individual, or may review and terminate the employment of a current employee not successfully completing the background check.
The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit www.presidio.gov/about/presidio-trust/careers.
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A Robust Benefits Package
We take good care of our staff members and their families. Our pay is competitive, and our benefits largely align with those offered by the federal government and include medical/dental/vision plans and a pension program.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We’re committed to eliminating employment discrimination and creating an environment where all staff members are valued, respected, and free to perform to their fullest potential.
Presidio-Based Employee Housing
The Presidio Trust offers housing preferences to full-time, non-temporary, Presidio-based employees.
Photo by Charity Vargas.
Contact Us
Presidio Trust Employee Support Services is here to help.
Email: jobs@presidiotrust.gov
Phone: (415) 561-5405
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Presidio Trust Careers
Imagine caring for one of America’s great national park sites and sharing it with the world.
The Presidio Trust offers the chance to create a lasting legacy in one of America's most unique national park sites – the Presidio of San Francisco.
We’re public servants from many disciplines working toward our triple bottom line – welcoming all people and protecting the planet, fueled by the performance of park businesses that earn the funds to keep the Presidio open, beautiful, and free to everyone forever.
The Presidio Trust is an ideal place for those driven by service, inspired by big goals, and eager to learn and grow. It’s a place to do important work, in a beautiful setting, for the benefit of all.
See below for the list of available jobs.
Work in a beautiful park setting with mission-oriented colleagues.
Trust staff members represent many disciplines, from the trades to finance.
We steward and share the history, beauty, and wonder of the Presidio for everyone to enjoy forever.
Working at the Presidio Trust
Imagine being part of a big, bold, and dynamic endeavor: caring for one of America’s great national park sites and sharing it with the world. Imagine working in a thriving natural environment that’s also a living landmark. Imagine doing work that matters and leaving a lasting legacy.
CAREERS AT PRESIDIO NATIONAL PARK
Back to Job Openings
Painter
San Francisco CA
Posted 3 days ago
Apply
Share
The Presidio Trust is seeking a Painter who will support the Building Department. The Presidio Trust is an innovative federal agency that stewards and shares the history, beauty, and wonder of the Presidio for everyone to enjoy forever. The ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the Presidio was once a military post under three flags. Today, it is a surprising national park site spanning 1,500 acres at the Golden Gate. Its rare natural habits, inspiring views, and world-class trails are a local and global attraction. It is among the most biologically diverse parks in America and a popular destination with beaches, museums, restaurants, hotels, homes, and offices.
Reporting to the Trade Supervisor, the Painter works under general supervision as a member of a crew and performs a wide range of duties including but not limited to applying coats of paint, varnish, stain, enamel, or lacquer to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces, trimmings, and fixtures of Presidio Trust buildings and other structures. Preserves historical significance and maintains Trust properties in a clean, safe, and environmentally conscientious manner.
This is a full-time position with benefits and a starting at $39.73 per hour, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This position is included in a bargaining unit, specifically the Laborer’s International Union of North America, Local 792, United Public Employees of California. Applications received by August 14, 2026, will receive first consideration.
Responsibilities
- Read work orders and/or receive instructions from supervisor or homeowner regarding painting services.
- Smooth surfaces and remove old paint from surfaces to prepare surfaces for painting.
- Select premixed paints, or mix required portions of pigment, oil, thinning and drying substances to prepare paint that matches specified colors.
- Erect scaffolding or set up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.
- Simulate wood grain, marble, brick, or tile effects. Apply paint with cloth, brush, sponge, or fingers to create special effects.
- Other duties as assigned
- Associate degree (A. A.); or Equivalent from two (2) year college or technical school; or One (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Must be able to carry and handle materials and equipment that weigh 40 pounds
- Ability to prepare and coat surfaces from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms, and where the surfaces to be coated are in cramped and hard-to-reach places.
- Team player
- A passion for the mission and values of the Presidio Trust.
This position is subject to an employment background check which shall consist of a review of applicable county, state and Federal criminal and civil records, state bankruptcy indexes, driver’s license, education, and employment history. An individual’s granting of a background check and resulting report is voluntary. However, employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an employment background check. The Presidio Trust may refuse to hire an individual, may rescind an offer of employment to an individual, or may review and terminate the employment of a current employee not successfully completing the background check.
The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive benefits package. To learn more, visit www.presidio.gov/about/presidio-trust/careers.
Apply
A Robust Benefits Package
We take good care of our staff members and their families. Our pay is competitive, and our benefits largely align with those offered by the federal government and include medical/dental/vision plans and a pension program.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We’re committed to eliminating employment discrimination and creating an environment where all staff members are valued, respected, and free to perform to their fullest potential.
Presidio-Based Employee Housing
The Presidio Trust offers housing preferences to full-time, non-temporary, Presidio-based employees.
Photo by Charity Vargas.
Contact Us
Presidio Trust Employee Support Services is here to help.
Email: jobs@presidiotrust.gov
Phone: (415) 561-5405
Get Presidio News and Events
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