Maintenance Technician - Summit Station
"Polar Field Services, Inc."
·- Salary
- $2k – $3k
- Location
- Littleton, CO
- Workplace
- Remote, Onsite
- Type
- Temporary
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- ApplicantPro
Description
Maintenance Technician (Seasonal) - Greenland Research Station
Polar Field Services, Inc.
About Us
Polar Field Services supports world-class science in the most remote environments-safely, sustainably, and reliably.
The Role
Keep mission-critical equipment and facilities running in the Arctic. You'll diagnose, maintain, and repair a wide range of assets in a challenging, team-oriented setting.
Key Responsibilities
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Diagnose, service, and repair snowmobiles, power generation systems, and heavy-duty vehicles
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Use computerized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve issues
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Perform minor electrical, plumbing, and heating repairs
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Execute preventive maintenance; complete logs and work reports
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Collaborate across station teams to support safe, efficient operations
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent
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5+ years maintaining tracked heavy-duty equipment
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5+ years facilities maintenance (welding/fabrication experience)
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Proficiency with diagnostic software, tools, and Microsoft Office
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Able to drive trucks, snowmobiles, and other polar vehicles
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Meet physical demands (confined spaces, extended standing, extreme cold)
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Valid U.S. passport and driver's license
Compensation & Benefits
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$2,600 - $2,900 per week (salary)
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Employer-covered travel to/from Greenland
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On-site expenses paid while deployed
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A rare opportunity to support cutting-edge science in the Arctic
Work Schedule
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Deployment to Summit Station, Greenland
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Dates of Deployment: February to March, April to June, June to August, August to September or October to February
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Minimum 54 hours/week
Apply
Submit your application via our online portal. Join us in making a difference in one of the most extraordinary places on Earth.
Polar Field Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/veterans).
Job offers are contingent on the completion of a satisfactory background check and may include physical and dental examinations as required by the National Science Foundation.