Facilities Manager (Greenland - Remote Camp)

Natural Habitat Adventures Field Team•Greenland, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Natural Habitat Adventures is hiring a driven, positive, detail-oriented Facilities Manager for its Base Camp Greenland Field Team, supporting the East Greenland Arctic Adventure beginning in June 2027. The Facilities Manager oversees the technical setup, maintenance, and repair of camp systems and infrastructure to support a safe and exceptional guest experience in a remote setting. This position reports to the Greenland Camp Manager. This is a field-based seasonal contract from mid-June to mid-September. Base Camp Greenland is on a remote island with no independent travel options. Hours vary, but long workdays—including very early mornings and late evenings—are expected to meet operational and customer-service needs. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Greenland without a work permit; eligible citizenship is limited to Greenland, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden.

Requirements

Fluency in spoken and written English.
At least three years of facilities management experience in remote camp environments.
Strong working knowledge of off-grid water and electrical systems.
Experience operating and maintaining generators.
General understanding of catalytic heaters, their hazards, and maintenance needs.
High competency in outboard motor maintenance and repair.
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, structural, and plumbing issues.
Dependability, teamwork, sound decision-making, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience living and working in remote areas for extended periods.
Demonstrated competency and comfort with firearms.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and comfortably stand, walk, and bend throughout the day.
Wilderness First Aid certification (WFR preferred), CPR certification, Food Handler’s certification, and a Firearms License.
Legal authorization to work in Greenland without a work permit; the posting specifies citizens of Greenland, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Zodiac maintenance, operation, and best practices.
Arctic experience.
Experience driving Zodiacs near icebergs and in intertidal zones.
Significant experience in polar bear country.
Customer service experience.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead pre-season technical setup, including building, developing, and maintaining camp systems and infrastructure.
Maintain and repair camp infrastructure, including Zodiacs, outboard motors, generators, kayaks, propane and electrical appliances, and tension-fabric buildings.
Maintain and troubleshoot water supply, wastewater discharge, electrical generation and transmission, waste management, and fuel storage and use.
Support Expedition Leaders and local boat drivers each morning by staging technical excursion equipment, such as Zodiacs and kayaks.
Assist with logistics, including carrying guest luggage, unloading incoming shipments, and providing general camp support.
Collaborate with the camp team on dishwashing and other shared operational tasks.
Purchase supplies in the local community as needed and maintain positive local relationships.
Clean and maintain firearms in accordance with safety protocols.
Assist with end-of-season breakdown, storage, inventory, and documentation of needs for future seasons.
Learn and uphold safety procedures with on-site staff, including polar bear safety, first aid, and emergency response.