Site Maintenance​/Caretaker; Children's Museum

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• Job :
  Site Maintenance/Caretaker (Children's Museum)
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description  #: 7600
• Close date:
  September 2, 2026 4:00 p.m.
• Duration:
  Up to 18 months
• Vacancy type:
  This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Reporting to the Curator of the Children’s Museum, you will assist in the implementation of preventive conservation measures by carrying out routine and deep-cleaning activities to maintain the building and grounds. Report deficiencies and required repairs to site supervisor. Prepare site for daily operations, special events and perform routine security functions. On occasion, will assist with providing access to the building to contractor and rentals.

Clean and care for the interior elements of buildings- including floors, windows/doors, walls, textiles, brick, metal and wood, exhibits and surface cleaning.

Responsible for the monitoring, cleaning and the maintenance building and grounds (including in-ground archaeological resources) and associated capital inventory. Reports deficiencies in safety/security systems, maintenance issues, and apparent damage or loss to the appropriate supervisor. Coordinate scheduled maintenance with supervisor and liaise with staff, colleagues, consultants and suppliers as required.

Maintenance responsibilities will also include:

• Identify and report pest activity found within the site and artifacts
• Maintaining checks and service logs for such things as fire extinguishers and emergency lighting systems
• Disposes of garbage and hazardous materials when required
• Maintenance of inventory of heritage and facility cleaning supplies
• Clearing of entrances, pathways, ceilings/roofs and walkways by sweeping, sanding and shoveling when required.

Assists with set up and dismantling of displays, supplies, and equipment for special events, programs, and rentals. May require heavy lifting and moving.

Clearing of entrances, pathways and walkways by sweeping, sanding and shoveling when required.

Basic landscaping- including grass mowing and weeding in backyard area of the museum.

Assist with minor repairs and installations of small equipment and exhibits, including re-touching painting, hanging exhibit components.

Attend enrichment sessions including the annual orientation and training days.

Provide support for special events and programs, including security and cleaning, set up and tear down.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.