Lang Pioneer Village Museum Seasonal - Grounds & Maintenance (NUG-26-07)

We're on the lookout for top-tier talent to join our upper-tier municipality! If you're ready to take your career to new heights, learn from some of the best local government experts, or are just interested in being a part of positive work culture, where opportunities for growth and career advancement exist - we want to hear from you! Seize the opportunity to contribute to a future that will leave a lasting impact for generations. Take action today by applying and join us in shaping tomorrow together! 

Posting Details:

• Application Deadline: Friday February 20, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon)
• Position Status: Full-time Seasonal Contract
• Estimated Contract Length: May 4, 2026 – September 6, 2026
• Current Vacancies: 2 vacancies
• Hourly Rate: $20.24 per hour (rate effective January 1, 2026)
• Hours per Week: 35 Hours; some weekend work required.
• Position Location: Lang Pioneer Village Museum (104 Lang Road, Keene). Please be advised that we are not accessible through public transportation.
• Position Group: Non-Union, Seasonal
• Competition #: NUG-26-07

• Ground Maintenance: Complete various duties such as lawn cutting, weed whacking, landscaping, and minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Sanitation and Cleaning: Help keep our village and facilities clean by assisting with cleaning, and collecting and disposing of garbage and recycling.
• Livestock Care: Assist daily with feeding the livestock, and cleaning, maintaining and repairing their enclosures.

• Our non-negotiables: You are a hands-on individual with a passion for the trades. You have a valid, Ontario G2 (or higher) driver’s license, a clean driver’s abstract, and are comfortable operating a light-duty pick-up truck. You have, or are willing purchase, CSA-approved footwear before the start date.
• Experience: You have experience in, or are interested in gaining experience in, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or welding. You've honed your skills in lawn care, and have experience caring for livestock.
• Communication: You have a knack for clear communication and are dedicated to providing top-notch service to both internal and external customers.
• Weekend Work: You are happy to work weekends throughout the summer.
• Flexibility: You want to try something new everyday and jump right in when asked to switch tasks.
• Initiative: You enjoy staying busy and believe no task is too small in order for a business to run smoothly.
• Perks: You are interested in wearing an authentic attire and working outdoors!
• Benefits: You want to work for an organization that offers OMERS pension enrollment.
• Culture: You thrive in a collaborative team environment with a focus on growth and professional development opportunities. Wellness in the workplace is important to you, and you enjoy attending events, lunch-and-learns and more!
• Community: You take pride in serving a community that offers a diverse landscape, tourist attractions, a booming downtown scene, a lively arts community, and a strong local business sector.

Peterborough County embraces diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive workplace! 

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