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

Advantages: 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 protected, 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.

: 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

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