Maintenance Assistant (Term – Summer 2026)

General Description

Reporting to the Museum Manager the Maintenance Assistants main responsibility will be to support the care of the facilitys grounds building and equipment. The Maintenance Assistant will ensure that the building and grounds are esthetically pleasing and safe for visitors. They will also assist with the set-up of special events and functions. Occasional weekend and holiday work is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Grounds maintenance including grass cutting weeding tree & shrub trimming and general cleanliness.

• Building custodial duties including shop area maintenance and facility garbage disposal.

• General maintenance of grounds equipment and shop tools.

• Assistance with set up and take down of special events and functions held at the Museum.

• Conducts safety checks and maintains required documentation.

• Basic building maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

• Knowledge and experience in grounds maintenance is an asset.

• Class 5 drivers license with clean driving abstract.

• Computer skills and ability to complete WHMIS certification.

• Willing to work weekends and stat holidays.

Conditions

• Wage: $17.48/hour

• Work schedule: 70 hours per 2 week pay period may include weekends or stat holidays

• Employment term: Immediate start date term ends on August 28 2026

• Employee Benefits: As per WDM Human Resources Policies

• Hours of work: 8:45 am to 4:15 pm. Shifts include weekdays and occasional weekend and stat holiday work.

• Location: WDM Yorkton Hwy 16A West

If youre interested in joining our team please submit your cover letter and resume to:

only submit your application through the recruitment link above.

Attn:

Maintenance Assistant (Summer 2026) 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 Chibueze at EXT 1120 or

Required Experience:

Junior IC