Maintenance Coordinator - WDM Yorkton (Copy)
- Yorkton, SK, Canada
Salary: $48,932 - $56,732 per year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Salary: $48,932 - $56,732 per year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5-6 years of progressively responsible experience in building maintenance, facilities, or a related field
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Western Development Museum - Yorkton is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Coordinator
General Description
This is a hands-on facilities maintenance role responsible for the overall upkeep, safety, and operation of a museum’s buildings, grounds, and equipment. The position performs a wide range of tasks including routine maintenance, repairs, and custodial work across systems like plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building care, while also maintaining tools and machinery. It involves independently identifying and resolving issues, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring all areas remain clean, safe, and functional. This role also requires deciding when to bring in specialized contractors and may include coordinating their work, with the overall goal of keeping the museum environment well-maintained and fully operational.
Key Responsibilities
Application Deadline: Oct 17, 2026.
If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter and resume to https://careers.risepeople.com/western-development-museum/en.
Please only submit your application through the recruitment link above.
Attn
Maintenance Coordinator Selection Committee
Western Development Museum - Yorkton
P.O. Box 98
Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6
We thank everyone for applying for this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The WDM welcomes everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the museum and heritage field. If you require accommodations to apply for this position, please contact Chad at 306-934-1400 EXT 1120 or cajanwachuku@wdm.ca
General Description
This is a hands-on facilities maintenance role responsible for the overall upkeep, safety, and operation of a museum’s buildings, grounds, and equipment. The position performs a wide range of tasks including routine maintenance, repairs, and custodial work across systems like plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building care, while also maintaining tools and machinery. It involves independently identifying and resolving issues, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring all areas remain clean, safe, and functional. This role also requires deciding when to bring in specialized contractors and may include coordinating their work, with the overall goal of keeping the museum environment well-maintained and fully operational.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs a wide range of maintenance, repair, and custodial tasks across buildings and grounds
- Identifies, prioritizes, and completes maintenance work efficiently
- Handles repairs in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and flooring
- Determines when external contractors are required
- Maintains and repairs equipment, tools, and machinery
- Coordinates specialized servicing and major repairs
- Supports construction and renovation projects
- Oversees contractors, including scheduling and quality control
- Conducts routine inspections of building systems (HVAC, alarms, sprinklers)
- Provides full custodial and housekeeping services
- Ensures all areas are clean, safe, and well-maintained
- Adjusts cleaning priorities for operations, events, and peak times
- Responds to urgent and emergency cleaning needs
- Maintains grounds year-round, including landscaping and snow removal
- Monitors and addresses outdoor safety hazards (ice, flooding, surfaces)
- Ensures facility safety, security, and regulatory compliance
- Conducts safety checks and maintains required documentation
- Manages maintenance planning, inventory, and supply ordering
- Tracks maintenance issues and ensures timely resolution
- Supports museum operations, including exhibits and workspace organization
- Class 5 driver’s license is required
- 5-6 years of progressively responsible experience in building maintenance, facilities, or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage maintenance priorities and perform a wide range of hands-on repairs is required
- WHIMIS Certification is required
- First aid & CPR certification is an asset
- Experience coordinating with contractors and working in a public-facing facility is an asset
- Computer skills are essential
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- Salary: $48,932 - $56,732 per year
- Work Schedule: 72 hours per 2 week pay period
- Benefits: The WDM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid sick leave and employer paid health and dental coverage for eligible employees, as well as participation in the Public Employees Pension Plan with employer matched contributions. WDM is committed to providing a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
- Effort: This role requires sustained physical effort and the ability to manage competing tasks within established timelines.
- Location: The incumbent works in a shop environment and throughout all Museum buildings, spaces, and grounds on a regular basis at the WDM Yorkton.
- Job Description: https://wdm.ca/about/careers/
Application Deadline: Oct 17, 2026.
If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter and resume to https://careers.risepeople.com/western-development-museum/en.
Please only submit your application through the recruitment link above.
Attn
Maintenance Coordinator Selection Committee
Western Development Museum - Yorkton
P.O. Box 98
Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6
We thank everyone for applying for this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The WDM welcomes everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the museum and heritage field. If you require accommodations to apply for this position, please contact Chad at 306-934-1400 EXT 1120 or cajanwachuku@wdm.ca
More about this job
Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall upkeep, safety, and operation of the museum's buildings, grounds, and equipment through hands-on repairs and custodial work. The role involves conducting routine inspections, managing external contractors, and ensuring regulatory compliance for a safe public environment.
Requirements
Requires 5-6 years of building maintenance experience, a Class 5 driver's license, and WHMIS certification. Candidates must be able to independently manage maintenance priorities and perform a wide range of physical repairs.
Skills
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Carpentry
- Painting
- Flooring
- HVAC Inspection
- Landscaping
- Snow Removal
- Contractor Coordination
- Custodial Services
- Preventative Maintenance
- Inventory Management
- Computer Skills
- Facility Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Support
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- Employer paid health coverage
- Employer paid dental coverage
- Public Employees Pension Plan with employer matched contributions
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Chad
Hiring contact email
cajanwachuku@wdm.ca
Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Government & Public Sector
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Building Maintenance
- Facilities Management
- WHMIS
- First Aid
- CPR
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Carpentry
- Custodial Services
- Landscaping
- Snow Removal
- Contractor Management
- Safety Compliance
- Preventative Maintenance
- Museum Operations
- Criminal Record Check
- Class 5 Driver's License