Winter 2026 Painters - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

Discover the magic of Yellowstone's winter season!

Love snow, magical scenery, and fewer crowds? Join us at Yellowstone National Park this winter! Live. Work. Explore. in the serene wonderland with a tight-knit employee community, enjoy unique activities like skiing and snowshoeing, and provide warm hospitality to our guests.

We're hiring Painters for Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful and Gardiner. Experience the "secret season" of Yellowstone – an unforgettable winter adventure awaits!

Job Summary:

Our Engineering and Maintenance department does it all! From troubleshooting to preserving our rich history and being stewards of our iconic lodges, hands-on skills are needed to get the job done right. There are a variety of positions at our parks and lodges that range from skilled technicians to skilled trades. Painters will perform painting tasks as assigned, preparing surfaces, using correct paint mixtures for interior and exterior painting.

The Details:

Position Type: Seasonal

Season Dates: December 2025- March 2026

Pay: $19.25/hour - $22.75/hour

Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Yellowstone National Park?

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.

Life in Yellowstone:

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!

Benefits:

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Learning and Development Program

Perks:

Free Yellowstone National Park pass

Employee Recreation Program (photo contest, gear rentals, seminars, ski trips, and more)

Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.

Employee discounts at local gateway communities

100+ miles of cross-country ski trails (both groomed and skier tracked)

Outdoor ice skating rinks

Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

$350 Referral Bonus Program

The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Must be at least 19 years old and possess a current, valid, driver’s license with a good driving record.

Physical Requirements include:

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.