Trades Helper - Summit Station, Greenland
About The Position
Polar Field Services, Inc. is hiring a seasonal Trades Helper to support construction, maintenance, and repair work at National Science Foundation-funded facilities at Summit Station, Greenland. The role assists skilled trades workers at a remote Arctic facility and includes a variety of construction, maintenance, and camp-support activities. The position is based outdoors in extreme weather and involves working across changing job sites and conditions. The Trades Helper supports facilities upkeep and helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace. Duties include assisting with carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work; driving trucks and polar vehicles on the ice sheet; checking equipment and materials inventory; and keeping accurate records of hours, tasks, materials, and processes. The role also supports camp operations through activities such as cooking, equipment operation, digging, and camp construction. Deployment periods are approximately April to June and June to August. The position generally involves 9-hour workdays, 6 days per week, with Sundays off. Additional hours may occasionally be required, and schedules can vary according to location, seasonal weather, and work needs. Compensation is $1,226–$1,449 per week. International Trades Helpers may enroll in the Pro Deal Discount program and receive an hourly health and welfare benefit of $4.22 for the first 40 hours worked each week, included in the stated weekly rate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in general construction, maintenance, or farm and trail work.
- Valid driver's license.
- United States passport.
- Willingness to work outdoors at various job sites in extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to follow directions from a variety of skilled trades workers.
- Team-oriented, flexible, and positive can-do attitude.
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and potentially volatile weather conditions.
- Ability to remain friendly, courteous, and tactful in varied circumstances.
- Organized and efficient, with the ability to relate well to people from varied backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in remote, cold, or polar environments.
- Prior completion of accredited OSHA training courses.
Responsibilities
- Assist skilled trades workers with construction, maintenance, and repair work.
- Clear snow and perform groundwork and construction tasks.
- Assist with carpentry, plumbing, and electrical duties as needed.
- Paint and insulate facilities.
- Keep work areas organized, clean, and free of hazards.
- Drive trucks and polar vehicles on the ice sheet.
- Conduct equipment and materials inventory checks.
- Document hours worked, tasks performed, materials used, and processes involved.
- Attend safety meetings and morning pre-task stretching sessions.
- Assist with camp support, including cooking, equipment operation, digging, and camp construction.
Benefits
- Competitive weekly wage of $1,226–$1,449.
- Eligibility to enroll in the Pro Deal Discount program.
- Hourly health and welfare benefit of $4.22 for the first 40 hours worked each week, included in the listed weekly rate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
