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Maintenance Technician - Summit Station

Polarfield

Littleton, CO, USTemporary$135k – $151kPosted Aug 21, 2026

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Seasonal) - Greenland Research StationPolar Field Services, Inc.

About Us** Polar Field Services supports world-class science in the most remote environments-safely, sustainably, and reliably.

The Role** Keep mission-critical equipment and facilities running in the Arctic. You'll diagnose, maintain, and repair a wide range of assets in a challenging, team-oriented setting.

Key Responsibilities**

Diagnose, service, and repair snowmobiles, power generation systems, and heavy-duty vehicles

Use computerized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve issues

Perform minor electrical, plumbing, and heating repairs

Execute preventive maintenance; complete logs and work reports

Collaborate across station teams to support safe, efficient operations

Qualifications**

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years maintaining tracked heavy-duty equipment

5+ years facilities maintenance (welding/fabrication experience)

Proficiency with diagnostic software, tools, and Microsoft Office

Able to drive trucks, snowmobiles, and other polar vehicles

Meet physical demands (confined spaces, extended standing, extreme cold)

Valid U.S. passport and driver's license

Compensation

& Benefits**

$2,600 - $2,900 per week (salary)

Employer-covered travel to/from Greenland

On-site expenses paid while deployed

A rare opportunity to support cutting-edge science in the Arctic

Work Schedule**

Deployment to Summit Station, Greenland

Dates of Deployment: February to March, April to June, June to August, August to September or October to February

Minimum 54 hours/week

Apply** Submit your application via our online portal. Join us in making a difference in one of the most extraordinary places on Earth.

Polar Field Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/veterans).*

Job offers are contingent on the completion of a satisfactory background check and may include physical and dental examinations as required by the National Science Foundation.

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