About this role
Utility Technician (Seasonal) - Summit Station, Greenland
Polar Field Services, Inc.
The Role
Keep a remote Arctic research station running. You'll maintain core utilities (power, heat, water, waste), support facilities, and pitch in across camp operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform facilities and utilities maintenance; document hours, tasks, and materials
- Assist with camp support (equipment operation, construction, snow/earth work, cooking as needed)
- Lead helpers occasionally; uphold HSE practices and daily safety routines
Qualifications
- 4+ years documented facility utilities maintenance experience
- Knowledge of construction materials, tools, and methods
- Familiarity with HSE programs and Microsoft Office
- U.S. passport
- Preferred: EPA 608, NATE/NITC/HVAC Excellence; ASME BPVC exposure; OSHA training; commercial/industrial maintenance; low-voltage controls/wiring; remote/cold-weather experience
Schedule & Pay
- Deployment is from February to March, April to June, June to August, August to September
- Typically 9 hrs/day, 6 days/week (Sundays off; extra hours as needed)
- $1,900-$2,364 per week
- Health & Welfare: $4.22/hour for the first 40 hours each week (included in weekly rate)
- Pro Deal Discount program
Why PFS
Since 1999, we've supported cutting-edge science in the world's most remote places-safely, sustainably, and with pride.
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Complete our quick, 3-minute mobile-friendly application to be considered.
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.