Field Coatings Technician (Veterans Encouraged to Apply)

Sun Valley, CA · $20–$23/hr · Full-time, 40 hours guaranteed

Your skills from the service carry over here

If you’ve turned wrenches on a motor pool line, needle-gunned and painted a ship’s deck, or built and repaired structures in the field, you already have the work ethic for this job. We’re looking for veterans who want hands-on, outdoor work on a small crew that takes pride in doing the job right.

This isn’t a shop job. You’ll spend most of your days on job sites with a 3–4 person crew, applying tough, spray-on protective coatings to decks, basements, pools and commercial projects, including night work at commercial areas .

What you’ll do

Travel to job sites with your crew and apply spray-on protective coatings
Prep surfaces with grinders, sanders and power tools so the coating bonds and lasts
Mask, tape and protect surrounding areas before spraying
Run nail guns, grinders and other power tools as the job requires
Wear and maintain your PPE on every job
Keep equipment clean, maintained and ready for the next site
On rain days, work in the shop on fabrication, cleaning and equipment readiness

Schedule

Typically 8am–5pm, Monday–Friday
Some night-shift theme park projects: work 4 nights, get paid for 5
40-hour week guaranteed, rain or shine

What we’re looking for

Hands-on experience with power tools, hand tools or equipment maintenance, from the military, construction or the trades
Comfortable with physical, outdoor work in all seasons
Follows safety standards and wears PPE without being told
A self-starter who doesn’t need to be micromanaged
Takes pride in clean, quality work
Coatings, painting or surface prep experience is a plus but not required
Must live in the Sun Valley / San Fernando Valley area (no relocation)

Military backgrounds that fit this role well

Army: 91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic, 12W Carpentry & Masonry, 12N Horizontal Construction, 15G Aircraft Structural Repairer, Combat Engineer
Navy & Coast Guard: Boatswain’s Mate, Hull Maintenance Technician, Damage Controlman, Seabees (Builder, Steelworker)
Air Force: Corrosion Control (2A7X3), Structural (3E3X1), Pavements & Construction Equipment (3E2X1)
Marine Corps: Combat Engineer (1371), Motor T Mechanic, Metal Worker
National Guard and Reserve members are welcom

Why this role

Steady 40 hours, even when the weather doesn’t cooperate
Small crew where your work gets noticed
No two job sites are the same, from backyards to theme parks
Learn a skilled trade with long-term demand