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 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
Qualifications/Skills 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
Conditions Salary: $48,932 - $56,732 per year
Work Schedule: 72 hours per 2 week pay period
This position includes on-call responsibilities. Evening and weekend work may be required occasionally.
Benefits & Additional Information 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 secure, 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/
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check.
Application Deadline: Oct 17, 2026.
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.
Maintenance Coordinator Selection Committee
Western Development Museum - Yorkton
P.O. Box 98
Yorkton, SK S3N 2V6

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📌 Maintenance Coordinator - WDM Yorkton (Copy) (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Western Development Museum
📍 Saskatchewan