GT2 Painter Trades, Onsite

Sandia National Laboratories

Albuquerque, USA

Job posting number: #7369591 (Ref:Sa698783)

Posted: August 27, 2026

Job Description

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Painter Tradesman to join the In-House Construction Services Team.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

  • Repair, patch, prepare and paint a variety of surfaces, including metal, wood, masonry, plaster, stucco, drywall, asphalt and insulated surfaces.
  • Analyze simple drawings, specifications, written/verbal instructions, and general requirements to layout work.
  • As a condition of employment, Metal Trades positions are represented by the Metal Trades Council (MTC) and represented employees must pay the monthly membership dues or agency fee.

Qualifications We Require:

  • Repair, patch, prepare and paint a variety of surfaces including metal, wood, masonry, plaster, stucco, dry wall, asphalt, and insulated surfaces.
  • Work involves applying a variety of finishing materials using an industrial spray booth, general use painter''s tools, scaffolding, and equipment.
  • Responsibilities include preparation of surfaces including caulking, sanding, taping and bedding; matching existing colors or recommending appropriate substitutes; applying special finishes; fabricating and installing signs using block letters, decals, and free-hand lettering; and maintain associated painting tools and equipment.
  • Maintain appropriate records including documentation of waste stream. Perform work using industry standard safety practices.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q Clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

  • Experience working in a commercial or industrial setting as a fully qualified Journeyman Painter.

Typical experience includes minimum of 3-5 years as a fully qualified painter

  • Active DOE L or Q Level Security clearance
  • Completion of an accredited apprenticeship.
  • Fully qualified journeyman with minimum 4 years experience with drywall finishing including but not limited to up to a level 5 finish.

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team:

In House Construction provides Sandia with an agile, mission aligned construction capability, integrating four specialized teams Electrical 1, Mechanical/Plumbing, ACS, and Electrical 2. Through strong planner craft collaboration, the organization delivers accurate estimates, coordinated schedules, and compliant execution for small scale projects across the Labs. Growing expertise in secure environments, technical installations, and specialty fabrication enhances Sandia's readiness to support evolving national security and facility requirements.

About Sandia:

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

  • Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
  • Extraordinary co-workers
  • Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
  • Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
  • Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance:

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs:

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Essential Functions:

If offered the position, you may be required to demonstrate your fitness to perform certain physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Job ID: 698783

Job Family: 120

Regular/Temporary Position: R

Full/Part-Time Status: F



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.


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Job posting number:#7369591 (Ref:Sa698783)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque,New Mexico
United States
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