Heritage Facility Maintenance Repair Person

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities – a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully.

• Job :
  Heritage Facility Maintenance Repair Person
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description  #: 32088
• Close date:
  Interested applicants please submit your application online at  4:00 p.m. on July 15, 2026
• Duration:
  Up to 18 months
• Vacancy type:
  This posting is for an existing vacancy

Reporting to the Supervisor, Heritage Facilities & Maintenance. Responsible for performing multiple repair and maintenance tasks in a Museum/Heritage site environment, which could include but is not limited to troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventative maintenance on carpentry, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, general building, moving exhibit pieces, special event setup, outdoor landscaping and snow removal. Hands on technical work across multiple trades and effective communication skills are critical to this position.

Job requires varying shifts, after‑hours availability, weekend availability and statutory holiday availability.

• Conducts small‑scale repairs and maintenance in a Museum/Heritage site environment, ensuring that artifacts and other historically significant materials are protected and preserved.
• Troubleshoots, maintains and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment such as furnaces, heat pumps, exhaust fans, circulating pumps, rooftop units, lighting systems, domestic hot and cold‑water systems, HVAC equipment, metering pumps, boilers, fire alarm systems as required.
• Conducts carpentry and general construction: woodwork, sanding, painting, etc.
• Checks air handling system controls to maintain environmental conditions through the building system computer. Adjusts programmable thermostats as required.
• Operates and maintains hand/power and shop tools such as table and band saw, belt sander, radial arm saw, circular, chop and mitre saw, torches, drill press, power drill, power nail gun, router, planers, pipe cutters, Remington nail gun, compressor generators, air compressor and related attachments, welding and metal fabricating equipment.
• Performs minor repairs on electrical systems within the scope of their abilities, including changing and installing lights, ballasts, plugs, switches, wiring, electrical fixtures, fuses, breakers and batteries.
• Conducts general plumbing: toilets, faucets, fixes leaks, etc.
• Performs sheet metal repairs to soffit, fascia, eaves trough, covers, access panels, window caps and corner posts.
• Measures, designs, constructs, purchases, installs and repairs a variety of items such as cupboards, shelving units, tables, brochure racks, cabinets, display cases, storage boxes, chairs, railings, ramps, picnic tables, doors and windows, painting and staining, refinishing, posts and rails and signage.
• Discusses maintenance projects with Curatorial Assistant/Site Supervisor and Facility Supervisor and revises projects accordingly.
• Determines scope of maintenance work required. If unable to repair, then oversees work of contractors.
• Prepares drawings for carpentry work and reads building drawings to locate equipment within existing buildings.
• Liaises with staff, colleagues, consultants and suppliers.
• Maintains inventory of materials and tools and procures as necessary.
• Conducts fire extinguisher inspections and records results.
• Ensures health and safety codes are adhered to when performing repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

• Demonstrated experience in Heritage Facility repairs and knowledge of Heritage Facility Building operations normally acquired through a combination of education and relevant work experience.
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