Tradesperson– Central Services Office (Serving schools division-wide)
POSITION: Tradesperson
TYPE: Permanent, Full-time (10 hours/day, 4 days/week)
LOCATION: LSKYSD Facilities Team - North Battleford, SK
START DATE: December 1, 2026 or a mutually agreed upon date
COMPENSATION: $26.24 per hour starting wage
Salary, benefits and pension are in accordance with the current CUPE agreement
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Living Sky School Division is looking for a skilled and dedicated Tradesperson to join our team in our facilities department. This position plays a key role in maintaining safe and functioning facilities across the division.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing general maintenance, repairs, and deliveries around the school division. If you want to work on a team that is committed to being resourceful, responding swiftly, and delivering friendly expert service while contributing to the success of students — please read on!
About the Position
Typical responsibilities of a Tradesperson include:
• fabricating materials (metalworking) and performing non-journeyperson work including general building repairs and maintenance to improve the safety, appearance, and function of facilities.
• performing groundskeeping in the Battlefords: grass cutting in the summer and snow clearing in the winter.
• performing safety inspections of playground equipment, industrial art shops, and fire extinguishers.
• delivering facilities materials and supplies that require special care or timely delivery.
• performing door hardware installation, maintenance, repair, and adjustment work, including basic locksmith duties such as lock changes, rekeying, and troubleshooting access issues.
• helping facilities journeypersons with project work.
Qualifications
• Proven mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Intermediate skills in welding, machining, or metalworking obtained through formal or informal training.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to safely lift and carry heavy objects on a regular basis.
• Ability to work at heights while adhering to all safety requirements.
LSKYSD Benefits
• 4-day work week (10 hours/day)
• Comprehensive benefits package (including family health coverage)
• Secure pension plan
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive work environment focused on safety and teamwork, and
• An opportunity to make a difference!
For further information, please contact Shannon Lessard, Service Lead at shannon.lessard@lskysd.ca or 306-937-7909 or Wilma Peek, Facilities Specialist at wilma.peek@lskysd.ca or 306-937-7969.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted before 12:00 noon on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
Living Sky School Division is proudly located on Treaty 6 Territory and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and encourages applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of Living Sky School Division. Qualified applicants who are of First Nations or Métis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team.
Our Division is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and encourages applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of Living Sky School Division. We are committed to achieving and maintaining a fair and representative workforce. Qualified applicants who are of First Nations or Métis ancestry are encouraged to consider joining our team. We thank all interested applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.