Handyman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

Job Title:

Handyman

Reports To:

Manager - MPM, or Designate

Location:

MPM Office, Fort Chipewyan, Alberta

Department:
Mikisew Property Management (MPM)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Minimum Experience:

Experienced

The Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) operates a professional government organization that supports a wide range of programs and services across education, administration, health, operations, and community-focused departments. MCFN maintains a collaborative, service‑driven work environment where employees contribute to effective internal operations, reliable service delivery, and the day‑to‑day functions that support the Nation’s organizational needs.

Our workplaces value cultural awareness, professionalism, confidentiality, and respect. Teams work together to maintain strong administrative practices, clear communication, and consistent service standards across all departments. MCFN employees play an important role in supporting organized, well‑run offices and ensuring that programs and services operate smoothly and efficiently.

You are a dependable and skilled maintenance professional who takes pride in keeping properties safe, clean, and well maintained. With experience in building maintenance, repairs, renovations, and groundskeeping, you are comfortable performing a wide range of hands‑on tasks and finding practical solutions to maintenance challenges. You are organized, self‑motivated, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

You are committed to quality workmanship, workplace safety, and professional service. Whether completing repairs, preparing vacant units for occupancy, maintaining grounds, or supporting property improvement projects, you approach your work with reliability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. You communicate respectfully with tenants, contractors, property owners, and coworkers and take pride in contributing to well‑maintained properties and positive living environments.

• Perform routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance and repairs throughout managed properties.
• Inspect properties and identify maintenance, repair, safety, and cleanliness concerns.
• Respond to work orders and complete repairs in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform general repairs and maintenance on interior and exterior areas.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Communicate repair needs, material requirements, and potential concerns to the Property Management team.
• Assist with property inspections, renovations, unit turnovers, and ongoing property improvements.
• Perform general carpentry repairs and installations, including trim, baseboards, moulding, shelving, cabinets, framing, and other wood components.
• Measure, cut, fit, and install wood and other building materials accurately.
• Remove, install, repair, tape, mud, sand, and finish drywall.
• Prepare and paint walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and other interior and exterior surfaces.
• Install, repair, and replace flooring, including laminate, vinyl plank, tile, carpet, transitions, and baseboards.
• Install, repair, adjust, and replace interior and exterior doors, windows, locks, hinges, closers, seals, screens, and related components.
• Identify signs of mold, moisture, and water damage.
• Complete mold treatment and remediation in accordance with company procedures and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Follow proper containment, personal protective equipment, cleaning, disposal, and remediation procedures.
• Identify and report moisture sources and other underlying concerns that may contribute to mold growth.
• Inspect vacant rental units and complete the repairs, cleaning, painting, flooring, and maintenance required to prepare them for…