Carpenter - Greenland

Job Description

Job Description

Polar Field Services, Inc. is looking to hire a seasonal Carpenter to maintain, repair, and build National Science Foundation-funded structures in the Arctic. Are you an adventurous, skilled carpenter looking for exciting seasonal work in a beautiful, remote environment ?

This seasonal carpentry position earns a competitive wage of $1,900 to $2,400 per week . Our Carpenters also receive an hourly health and welfare benefit of $4.22 / hour for the first 40 hours worked each week (included in the weekly salary listed.) .

ABOUT POLAR FIELD SERVICES, INC.

We are a rare company. Since 1999, we've been taking our clients wherever they need to go, no matter how remote the location or challenging the conditions may be. We plan their expeditions, keep them safe in places that are anything but, and supply food, shelter, power, water, and waste removal. We then return the site to such a pristine condition no one would ever know we were there. We haven't been everywhere. Just a lot of places most people haven't.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CARPENTER

As a Carpenter, you are deployed to a remote research station in Greenland, where you conduct skilled carpentry work on a variety of structures. Working in a harsh, unpredictable, and underdeveloped environment, you will use power saws, drills,and a variety of other materials and tools to demobilize facilities and prepare for onward transport. You will use your skills to evaluate facilities and help to develop work planning for outyear repair projects.

In addition you manage your inventory of tools and materials and help to coordinate exchanges with other departments as necessary. Help maintain a safe, clean work environment. Your satisfaction comes from working on fascinating projects in a challenging environment and contributing to international scientific progress!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CARPENTER

• 4+ years of experience in most phases of carpentry, including rough framing (both wood and steel framing) and finish carpentry
• Ability to read design drawings and build to precise specifications
• Ability to travel to and reside in Greenland for an extended period of time
• Ability to work in harsh, unpredictable outdoor conditions and extremely cold temperatures
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license

Experience with deep field camp construction is preferred. First aid training and experience in remote, cold, or polar environments would be a plus. Accredited OSHA training course completion is preferred as well.

Are you thorough, conscientious, and committed to safety? Can you quickly adapt to changing conditions and develop new strategies to overcome unforeseen challenges? Do you treat others with understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness, even in stressful situations? If yes, you might just be perfect for this construction position!

WORK SCHEDULE

Deployments vary in length and usually occur between April through August . This seasonal skilled trade position works 54-hour weeks, Monday - Saturday . The schedule can vary based on weather conditions, and work requirements.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR CONSTRUCTION TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this seasonal carpentry job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you.

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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