Maintenance Technician - Summit Station

Polar Field Services; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 132,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

On-site expenses paid

Arctic deployment

Job summary

Polar Field Services, Inc. seeks a Seasonal Maintenance Technician to keep Arctic research gear and facilities running. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain snowmobiles, generators, and heavy vehicles at Summit Station, Greenland.

This role requires teamwork, safety, and hands-on problem solving in extreme conditions. The position involves on-site deployment with travel covered by the employer, and long deployment blocks with demanding hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years maintaining tracked heavy-duty equipment.
• 5+ years facilities maintenance (welding/fabrication).
• Proficiency with diagnostic software, tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Able to drive trucks, snowmobiles, and polar vehicles.
• Meet physical demands (confined spaces, extended standing, extreme cold).
• Valid U.S. passport and driver's license.

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.

Skills

Heavy-duty maintenance

Diagnostic software

Microsoft Office

Vehicle operation

Welding / fabrication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job 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

• 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

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.