Maintenance Technician - Summit Station

polarfield; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-covered travel to Greenland

On-site expenses paid

Arctic science opportunity

Job summary

Polar Field Services, Inc. is seeking a Seasonal Maintenance Technician to keep mission-critical equipment and facilities running at Summit Station, Greenland. You will diagnose, maintain, and repair snowmobiles, power systems, and heavy-duty vehicles in a demanding, team-oriented Arctic environment.

Deployment dates vary and include February–March, with a minimum 54 hours per week. Employer-covered travel to Greenland and on-site expenses are provided, offering a rare opportunity to support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years maintaining tracked heavy-duty equipment.
• 5+ years facilities maintenance (welding/fabrication).
• Proficiency with diagnostic software and tools.
• Valid US 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 equipment maintenance

Diagnostic tools proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Diagnostic software

Heavy equipment tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.