Facilities & Maintenance Technician

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Organization Summary

The Children’s Museum exists to spark kids’ creative learning. As a non-profit charitable organization, we believe in the potential of all children and provide an interactive learning environment that nurtures the power of imagination and spirit of self-discovery.

Position Summary

The Facilities & Maintenance Technician is responsible for the repairs and maintenance of the building, its operating systems & equipment, and the museum grounds. They will perform a wide variety of functions related to the repair, maintenance, and installation of permanent, temporary, and seasonal exhibits. The Facilities & Maintenance Technician will also work in cooperation with other museum staff to ensure all museum guests and visitors have a positive experience.

Department: Visitor Experience

Reports To: Executive Director

Hours: Full time, 35 hour/week salaried position, Monday – Friday

Occasional evening and weekend work as required.

Salary & Benefits: $45,000 – $52,000 annually

Eligible for Employee Benefits Program

Responsibilities

• Completing daily/monthly/annual repairs and maintenance to public and non-public areas related to the building, grounds, and permanent exhibits
• Executing installation, maintenance, and removal of temporary and seasonal exhibits
• Identifying and addressing all safety hazards promptly and effectively
• Implementing preventative maintenance measures as needed
• Soliciting costs and quotes to ensure competitive pricing and quality of goods and services
• Coordinating and monitoring contractors on museum property
• Providing overall support, including to staff, through set-up, installation, take-down, removal, repair, and maintenance within the museum

Education

• Related vocational diploma or trades certification
• Courses in basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, workplace safety

Experience

• Demonstrated general knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, and/or HVAC systems
• Skilled in the safe use of a variety of tools and machinery

Skills Required

• Ability to work at heights up to 25 feet
• Ability to lift loads up to 60 lbs
• Ability to work outdoors
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Attention to detail; ability to complete work tasks thoroughly with accuracy and consistency
• Ability to adhere to and promote museum safety and security protocols and procedures

Skills Desired

• WHMIS and First Aid certificates an asset
• Forklift and/or scissor lift certification an asset

Conditions Of Employment

• Acceptable results on a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) and Child Abuse Registry Check

To Apply

• Forward resume and cover letter outlining suitability for this position to Trevor Clearwater, Executive Director at tclearwater@childrensmuseum.com
• The Children’s Museum is committed to fostering a working environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion; and welcomes applications from all, especially those from under-represented groups. If you require accommodation when applying, please contact tclearwater@childrensmuseum.com

Deadline

• Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00PM
• Interviews may be conducted as suitable applications are received

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00-$52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Work Location: In person