The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.
Applications are now being received for the temporary, full-time General Maintenance I position in the Markham Museum in the Culture Services Department of the Community Services Commission. To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume online by February 2, 2026 at www.markham.ca/careers.
Contract Period: May 4, 2026 to September 4, 2026 (35 hrs per week)
Work Hours: Some weekend and weeknights required
JOB SUMMARY
The Markham Museum is a 25-acre site with 32 modern and historical built structures. Our extensive demonstration gardens, orchards and landscape features complement the buildings and aid our interpretation of local history along the themes of settlement, and the use of technology to adapt to our changing environment. The Museum is host to 50,000 visitors annually, including booked programs, summer camps, special events and casual groups. We also host private rental events for weddings and corporate functions.
This position assists with general and specialized maintenance throughout the property during our busy summer season. Daily duties will support externally booked events and our large summer camp program, in addition to overall stewardship of the facilities and gardens of the Museum for the enjoyment of general visitors. This is a full-time student position with a variable schedule. Employees will be required to work some weekends and evenings.
JOB TASKS
- Assists with the interior cleaning of the Museum buildings. Working around objects, artifacts following specific guidelines and practices for artifact handling and moving.
- Performs general cleaning/maintenance (i.e., mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, window cleaning, washroom cleaning, painting, scraping, garbage picks up, detail cleaning, setups and breakdowns of tables and chairs).
- Cleaning inside artifact storage and exhibition areas while managing the risk of damage to the storage & display units and artifacts.
- May operate power tools such as a sander, cleaning & safety equipment.
- Responds and directs requests from colleagues, patrons (general public) and other City of Markham staff on general issues and/or maintenance requests.
- Patrols the building looking for facility problems, safety hazards, or improper departmental operations.
- Ensures that all policies and procedures are being followed by patrons.
- Assists in ensuring a safe and organized work environment.
- Other duties as assigned
All offers of employment for this position will be conditional on satisfactory reference checks and vulnerable sector screening checks as required for the City of Markham.
The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.
We thank all applicants who have applied, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by email.
AI Disclosure
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Vacancy:
Temporary Vacancy
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
- Completion of high school
- Currently attending a post-secondary institution in applied sciences, architecture, building management, landscaping or trades is an asset.
- Must have safety green patch steel toed boots.
- Experience in the safe operation and use of hand tools, power tools, gardening and grass cutting equipment is required (such as golf carts, push mower, cord trimmers, power washer, drills and sanders)
- An interest in general maintenance, landscaping, carpentry and care of heritage properties is an asset
- Experience working with volunteers.
- G Driver’s License is an asset
- Completion of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening check as determined by the City of Markham.
- As a General Maintenance I, strong communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and customer service skills and sensitivity to interact with a diversity of user groups, general public, and program participants in a courteous and efficient manner are required
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to work independently
- Must have excellent attention to detail
- Must be flexible to work in a dynamic and changing environment
- Must be physically capable of performing all duties including lifting while being safety conscious at all times.
CORE BEHAVIOURS
- Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization
- Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change
- Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships
- Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
- Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation
- Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example
- Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
- Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
- Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
- Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
- Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
- Management & Leadership: Demonstrates self-management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.
Salary Range:$17.95 To $17.95 Hourly
