Carpenter - Antarctica
Location United States
Employment Duration Temporary"
Pay Range
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Welcome to Maytag Aircraft
Maytag Aircraft LLC is a U.S. Government services contractor, providing valuable and essential operations and maintenance services ranging from aircraft refueling and air terminal and ground handling to base operating support at multiple international and domestic locations.
The mission of Maytag Aircraft is to provide the best in contract services in support of U.S. Government operations worldwide, ensuring on time delivery to the highest quality standards at a fair and reasonable price.
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Maytag Aircraft services contracts that span the globe from Asia, Europe and the Mediterranean area to North and South America. Today, Maytag Aircraft is a major provider of aircraft refueling services and air terminal and ground handling services for the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Energy Support Center and the Air Force Air Mobility Command.
Services:
Refueling & Base Support
Air Terminal & Ground Support
Job Description
Position: Carpenter
Location: McMurdo Station, South Pole or Palmer Station
Type: Full-Time, Contract,
Duration: Approx. 5 months
Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location
Carpenter o Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed UnitedStates Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Carpentersperform maintenance or construction work, or any combination thereof, under thesupervision of the Carpenter Foreman, PM Coordinator or Facilities MaintenanceSupervisor. Tasking is based on employee's prior work experience and ASC schedulerequirements.
Position Responsibilities:o Perform rough framing and finish carpentry utilizing a variety of materials and toolso Perform construction related tasks in and around undeveloped and remote areas as wellas in adverse conditionso Track material usage and update departmental inventory recordso Coordinate materials and support from other departmentso Perform tasks requiring repeated heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, digging, hauling,standing, walking, kneeling, stooping and squattingo Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal workinghourso Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materialsused, and processes involvedo Advise immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirementso Accomplish tasking utilizing design drawings, specifications, and wiring diagramso Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed,and create SOPs as directedo Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind andextreme cold weathero Routinely utilize independent judgment and discretion to identify potential issues andsolve problemso Proactively identify any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicatethem effectivelyo Work directly with other departments to plan and complete taskingo Learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, material, and maintenance trackingapplicationso May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods(McMurdo only)o Occasionally utilize the assistance of other station personnel to complete tasking, orassist other trades or departments with their taskingo Comply with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management andQuality Assurance requirementso Participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectiveso Participate in community programs such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking"(station clean-up), "GASH" (galley clean-up at Palmer), and recycling effortso Perform other duties as required
Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:o High School diploma or GEDo Minimum four years of documented experience in most phases of the carpentry trade,including rough framing, and finish carpentry
Expected Skills and Competencies:o Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and diagramso Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectivelyutilize computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applicationso Possess the competencies, willingness and ability to perform the duties of position- Preferred:o Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness First Aid, or Basic to Advanced first aid training(McMurdo Summer only)o Experience accomplishing metal stud framingo Experience hanging and finishing drywallo Experience in construction and/or maintenance of commercial and/or industrialfacilitieso Experience working in remote locations or extreme environmentso Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Physical and/or Other Requirements:o Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periodso Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF fordeployment to Antarcticao Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employero Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSFo Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up tothe safety regulation maximum as required by the position.o Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing inand out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required bythe position.o Must participate in community programs, such as "house-mouse" (chores), "daisy-picking" (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.o Valid Driver's License issued in the United Stateso Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: USCitizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work locatio
General Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. This does not prohibit management's right to add or delete responsibilities as required or deemed necessary. The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
