Summary: 

Seasonal Contract position supporting the National Science Foundation managed United States Antarctic Program as part of the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). Carpenters perform maintenance or construction work, or any combination thereof, under the supervision of the Carpenter Foreman, PM Coordinator or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Tasking is based on employee’s prior work experience and ASC schedule requirements.  

Position Responsibilities (not all inclusive): 

• Perform rough framing and finish carpentry utilizing a variety of materials and tools  

• Perform construction related tasks in and around undeveloped and remote areas as well as in adverse conditions  

• Track material usage and update departmental inventory records  

• Coordinate materials and support from other departments  

• Perform tasks requiring repeated heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, digging, hauling, standing, walking, kneeling, stooping and squatting  

• Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours  

• Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved 

• Advise immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements  

• Accomplish tasking utilizing design drawings, specifications, and wiring diagrams   

• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), suggest revisions as needed, and create SOPs as directed 

• Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weather 

• Routinely utilize independent judgment and discretion to identify potential issues and solve problems 

• Proactively identify any unsafe conditions, hazards, or Code violations and communicate them effectively 

• Work directly with other departments to plan and complete tasking  

• Learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, material, and maintenance tracking applications  

• May deploy to remote research support facilities for day trips or extended periods (McMurdo only) 

• Occasionally utilize the assistance of other station personnel to complete tasking, or assist other trades or departments with their tasking 

• Comply with all ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements  

• Participate in Work Center Safety Program and ASC safety objectives 

• Participate in community programs such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (station clean-up), “GASH” (galley clean-up at Palmer), and recycling efforts  

• Perform other duties as required ? 

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses: 

• High School diploma or GED 

• Minimum four years of documented experience in most phases of the carpentry trade, including rough framing, and finish carpentry 

Expected Skills and Competencies: 

• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and diagrams  

• Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer-based labor, inventory, and maintenance tracking applications    

• Possess the competencies, willingness and ability to perform the duties of position 

Preferred: 

• Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness First Aid, or Basic to Advanced first aid training (McMurdo Summer only) 

• Experience accomplishing metal stud framing  

• Experience hanging and finishing drywall 

• Experience in construction and/or maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities 

• Experience working in remote locations or extreme environments 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite 

Physical and/or Other Requirements: 

• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods  

• Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica 

• Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer 

• Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF 

• Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.  

• Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.  

• Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.  

• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. 

Disclaimer:

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent.  An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences will be applied in accordance with WDC policy. 

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