Seasonal Antarctic Facilities Technician

Amentum company; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Seasonal Contract Maintenance Specialist to support the United States Antarctic Program under ASC. Responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining facilities systems across McMurdo, South Pole, and Palmer locations, under supervision.

Seasonality requires ability to deploy and work in extreme cold, with emphasis on safety and documentation. Preferred candidates have HVAC, electrical, plumbing expertise and experience with preventive maintenance programs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Five years of facilities maintenance experience including preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Experience in refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
• Experience with fuel oil fired combustion appliances (South Pole and Palmer).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on buildings, systems, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Lead and oversee work by Utility Technicians; coordinate with other trades and schedules.
• Perform major overhauls including heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration, doors, pumps, and related equipment.
• Review plans, schematics, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer manuals to complete tasks.
• Ensure safety, document work plans, and report progress to supervisors.
• Deploy to remote Antarctic facilities for day trips or extended periods.

Skills

Independent work

Reading drawings

Job safety analysis

Troubleshooting

HVAC maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Facility maintenance

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Seasonal Contract Maintenance Specialist to support the United States Antarctic Program under ASC. Responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining facilities systems across McMurdo, South Pole, and Palmer locations, under supervision.

Seasonality requires ability to deploy and work in extreme cold, with emphasis on safety and documentation. Preferred candidates have HVAC, electrical, plumbing expertise and experience with preventive maintenance programs.