General Maintenance Technician, McMurdo Station (Summer 2026-2027)

Antarctic Program•Denver, CO

6d•$1,000 - $1,400•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for general maintenance and repairs of all station recreation equipment, kitchen equipment, housing furniture, and general handyman work for housing/recreation/culinary departments. Conduct general maintenance of recreational and kitchen, lodging and janitorial equipment. Performs major overhauls to include dismantling, replacing parts, and making repairs to all related equipment, including heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration d iagnoses and repairs failures as they occur in support components including kitchen equipment. May act as first responder to trouble calls on facilities and utilities systems. May be required to work outside on various job sites in extreme cold weather conditions. Performs physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of vehicles, crawling as needed, working outdoors in extreme cold, and walking long distances daily. Snow shoveling, ice-chipping, and other forms of manual labor required. Performs daily equipment checks to ensure all equipment is properly maintained and in safe operating condition. Complies with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements. Accurately records time worked and equipment hours used daily in Maximo. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum two years' experience in a wide variety of facility maintenance and repairs preferred
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods is required.
Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum.
Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors.
Must participate in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.
Valid Driver's license required.
US citizenship or permanent residency required.
A prerequisite of employment for this position is to successfully gain a favorable Tier 1 - Elevated Background Investigation (EBI) result prior to deployment.
Candidates hired for this position will be required to complete; online forms, written forms, fingerprint cards and provide additional details and information as requested by NSF Personnel Security.
This position is contingent upon ASC approval and funding in the upcoming program plan.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred.
Prior cold-climate equipment operations preferred.
Familiarity with kitchen refrigeration, ovens, ranges etc.

Responsibilities

Responsible for general maintenance and repairs of all station recreation equipment, kitchen equipment, housing furniture, and general handyman work for housing/recreation/culinary departments.
Conduct general maintenance of recreational and kitchen, lodging and janitorial equipment.
Performs major overhauls to include dismantling, replacing parts, and making repairs to all related equipment, including heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration diagnoses and repairs failures as they occur in support components including kitchen equipment.
May act as first responder to trouble calls on facilities and utilities systems.
May be required to work outside on various job sites in extreme cold weather conditions.
Performs physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of vehicles, crawling as needed, working outdoors in extreme cold, and walking long distances daily.
Snow shoveling, ice-chipping, and other forms of manual labor required.
Performs daily equipment checks to ensure all equipment is properly maintained and in safe operating condition.
Complies with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance requirements.
Accurately records time worked and equipment hours used daily in Maximo.
Performs other duties as required.