Trades Helper

Polar Field Services • Littleton, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Polar Field Services, Inc. is hiring a seasonal Trades Helper to support construction, maintenance, and repair at National Science Foundation-funded facilities at Summit Station, Greenland. The role assists skilled trades workers and camp operations in a remote Arctic environment. The position pays $1,226–$1,449 per week. International Trades Helpers may enroll in the Pro Deal Discount program and receive a health and welfare benefit of $4.22 per hour for the first 40 hours worked each week; this benefit is included in the listed weekly rate.

Under the guidance of experienced team members, the Trades Helper performs varied tasks such as snow clearing, groundwork, construction, and assistance with carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. The role also includes painting and insulating facilities, driving trucks and polar vehicles, maintaining an organized and safe workspace, checking equipment and materials inventory, and documenting hours, tasks, materials, and processes. Camp support duties may include cooking, equipment operation, digging, and camp construction. The employee attends safety meetings and morning pre-task stretching sessions.

Deployment dates are approximately April to June and June to August. The position typically works 9-hour days, 6 days per week, with Sundays off. Additional hours are occasionally needed, and schedules may vary with location, seasonal weather, and work requirements. Work takes place outdoors at various job sites in extreme weather conditions.

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 skilled trades workers and work as part of a team.
• Flexible, positive, adaptable, organized, and efficient approach to work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in remote and cold or polar environments.
• Prior completion of accredited OSHA training courses.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled trades workers with construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Clear snow and perform groundwork and construction.
• Assist with carpentry, plumbing, and electrical duties.
• Paint and insulate facilities.
• Drive trucks and polar vehicles on the ice sheet.
• Keep workspaces organized, clean, and hazard-free.
• Perform equipment and materials inventory checks.
• Maintain accurate documentation of 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

• Pro Deal Discount program enrollment.
• Health and welfare benefit of $4.22 per hour for the first 40 hours worked each week, included in the listed weekly rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED