Maintenance Technician - Summit Station

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

• Diagnose, service, and repair snowmobiles, power generation systems, and heavy-duty vehicles

• Use computerized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve issues

• Perform minor electrical, plumbing, and heating repairs

• Execute preventive maintenance; complete logs and work reports

• Collaborate across station teams to support safe, efficient operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 5+ years maintaining tracked heavy-duty equipment

• 5+ years facilities maintenance (welding/fabrication experience)

• Proficiency with diagnostic software, tools, and Microsoft Office

• Able to drive trucks, snowmobiles, and other polar vehicles

• Meet physical demands (confined spaces, extended standing, extreme cold)

• Valid U.S. passport and driver's license

Compensation & Benefits

• $2,600 - $2,900 per week (salary)

• Employer-covered travel to/from Greenland

• On-site expenses paid while deployed

• A rare opportunity to support cutting-edge science in the Arctic

Work Schedule

• Deployment to Summit Station, Greenland

• Dates of Deployment: February to March, April to June, June to August, August to September or October to February

• 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.