Job Description
Job DescriptionPainter – Short-Term Summer Project
Location: Stanford, CA
Pay: $25–$27/hr
Shift: Day Shift
Duration: 3–4 Month Assignment
Spanish speakers are welcome to apply
Experience Required
We are hiring an experienced Painter for a short-term summer project based primarily in Stanford, CA, with some work at nearby Bay Area job sites. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong commercial painting experience who is looking for a solid project with steady day shift hours and the chance to work on well-known properties.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Interior and exterior painting on commercial and residential-style projects
- Surface prep including sanding, scraping, plastering, and sheetrock finishing
- Applying paint, stain, and varnish using brushes, rollers, and other painter tools
- Mixing and matching paint colors to meet project needs
- Waterproofing surfaces and completing finish work
- Refinishing furniture and fixtures as needed
- Traveling between nearby job sites including Stanford, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Menlo Park, and Sunnyvale
- Working from daily work orders and adjusting to changing project needs
What We’re Looking For
- At least 3 years of recent painting experience
- Experience with commercial painting
- Strong skills in interior and exterior painting
- Experience with surface prep, plastering, and sheetrock finishing
- Ability to work independently and produce clean, high-quality work
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in different weather conditions
- Flexible to work overtime or weekends if needed
Requirements
- Reliable vehicle required
- Basic painter tools required
- Must be able to travel between job sites
- Must be comfortable bringing your own grip bag/tools
- Must be dependable, flexible, and ready to move where needed based on daily assignments
Why Apply
- Competitive pay at $25–$27/hr
- Day shift schedule
- Short-term summer project
- Opportunity to work on high-visibility Bay Area projects
- Great fit for experienced painters looking for solid work over the next few months
If you have painting experience, your own vehicle, and basic tools, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Stanford, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Stanford,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Company Description
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.