Utility Mechanic - Winter 2027 (Antarctica)

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Utility Mechanic for a seasonal contract in winter 2027, supporting the National Science Foundation's United States Antarctic Program under the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC). The role covers maintenance and repair of construction and maintenance projects, with tasking driven by ASC schedule requirements. Deployment to Antarctica is required.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and perform scheduled preventative maintenance on buildings, systems, equipment and infrastructure
• Overhaul facilities equipment such as heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration, pumps, kitchen/galley equipment and shop tools, and respond to failures as they occur
• Assist the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and PM Foreman with inventory re-supply and submit required reports, including quality assurance self-inspections
• Respond promptly to emergency service calls inside and outside normal hours, acting as first responder to trouble calls
• Perform plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs, and document hours, materials and processes accurately
• Follow SOPs, work from job plans, schematics and blueprints, and advise the supervisor on progress and needs
• Work outdoors in extreme cold and windy conditions, and may deploy to remote research facilities (McMurdo only)
• Comply with ASC environmental, safety, health, waste management and quality assurance requirements, and take part in community programs and safety initiatives

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED
• Four years of facilities maintenance experience, including preventive and corrective work on industrial and/or commercial facilities, with proven independent work
• Intermediate computer skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to learn computer-based maintenance tracking apps
• Ability to read design drawings, specifications and diagrams; willingness to travel to Antarctica and pass medical, drug screening, background checks and federal clearance requirements
• US citizenship required to obtain facility credentials at this location; valid US driver's license
• Physical ability to lift heavy loads, climb in and out of equipment and work outdoors in extreme cold

Required skills

• Heating and ventilation maintenance, and troubleshooting with testing devices
• LOTO procedures, confined space safety, electrical safety (NFPA 70E and OSHA) and PPE use
• Preferred: Building Automation Systems, fuel piping, overhead garage doors, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and fuel oil burner maintenance, Maximo or similar CMMS