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PumpHouse Museum Model Railway Volunteer

PumpHouse Model Railway Society volunteers play a vital role in maintaining, improving and operating the model railway layouts located in the PumpHouse’s Train Room for all museum visitors to enjoy.  Model Railway Technicians meet weekly on Thursdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., with occasional additional maintenance sessions and museum events throughout the year. 

Key duties and responsibilities

  • Maintenance work on existing model locomotives, cars and model electric roads  (approx. 70% of time)
  • General Maintenance (approx. 10% of time)
  • Perform other duties as assigned (approx. 10% of time)
  • Seasonal events (approx. 5% of time)
  • Customer Service (approx. 5% of time)

Qualifications

  • Customer service skills
  • Proven work and skills with O, HO or N scale model electric railroads
  • Must be able to work as part of a team
  • Possess safety awareness and safe working habits

Other requirements

How to apply

Before applying, carefully review our requirements and responsibilities. Create a MyKingston account to easily apply for a PumpHouse Model Railway volunteer position. For more information visit the Pumphouse Volunteer page.

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Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

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