Congratulations to the April 2025 Employee of the Month:
Paint Laborer in the Bridge Division, Kwan Lee!
Kwan is recognized for both his exemplary skillset and dedication in his position as a paint laborer. He goes above and beyond for the Golden Gate Bridge paint crews daily and supports other crews and departments across the board whenever needed. Many people may not realize that the paint laborer position is one of the most demanding and rigorous jobs at the Bridge, with responsibilities ranging from being on the Bridge before anyone else to prepare and providing everything from equipment, supplies, materials, paint and even 93 pound pails of zinc. The position also needs to master and understand the chemistry and composition of all coating materials, as well as the function of all of the tools and machinery.
Kwan joined the District in 2018 as a part-time Lane Worker, became a full- time Lane Worker in 2022, and was promoted to his current position in 2022. Prior to joining the District, Kwan worked as a Manager at Dharma Trading Company and as a Produce Clerk at Whole Foods.
Kwan was born in Daejeon, South Korea, and attended Abraham Lincoln High School and City College in San Francisco. He has been a resident of Corte Madera since 2016, where he lives with his wife, Grace, and daughter, Anna. In his spare time, he enjoys golf, judo and reading.
