Want to Work at the South Pole?

I was looking through the job listings in Craigslist today and spotted this ad. If I had the experience, I would love to go just to see it.


Date: 2007-06-05, 4:27PM EDT

Janitorial Services 2007-2008
Experience Antarctica via NANA Services

Seeking a unique adventure as well as employment? How would you like to be one of the few people on the planet to have the opportunity to live and work at or near the geographic South Pole?

Raytheon Polar Services is the primary contractor for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) U.S. Antarctic Program. NANA Services, subcontractor for Raytheon, is currently looking for Janitorial Attendants to deploy to McMurdo, South Pole or Palmer Antarctic research stations for various periods of time beginning in August of 2007.

The majority of our deploying, contract positions are located at McMurdo Station and they generally begin in August or October/early November and run through the following February. 13-month contracts generally begin in August or October and Winter-over contracts generally begin in February and run through August or October. We are looking for PRIMARY & ALTERNATE employees to fill all contract positions. The Primary is first in line for the position and the Alternate is next in line to deploy should Primary person be unable to meet position/deployment requirements.

Requirements

In addition to your skills and experience, you must meet several other requirements that have been established under the guidance of the National Science Foundation. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of an employment offer.

• You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• You must have a valid passport or the ability to obtain one.
• After receiving an offer of employment, you must pass:
o A pre-employment background check.
o A pre-employment drug screen.
o Stringent physical and dental examinations.

Once hired, you must comply with applicable safety, environment, health, and waste management policies and procedures, and be committed to completing your employment contract in Antarctica.

NOTE: Only authorized personnel are allowed on all U.S. stations and vessels. Your spouse, children, pets, etc. are not allowed to travel to Antarctica at any point during your contract.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the cleaning of all dormitories, work centers and recreational facilities under the responsibility of the housing staff.

Responsible for the cleaning of all dormitories, work centers and recreational facilities under the direction of the housing staff.

Responsible for the cleaning and restocking of supplies in common use areas of dormitories, i.e. lounges, hallways, stairwells, outside porches, toilet and shower areas, laundry areas and recycling areas.

Responsible for loading and unloading housing supplies and linen as required.

Responsible for the transportation and processing of laundry in commercial laundry facility, i.e. bedding and work center items).

May be required to work the graveyard shift.

Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements:

Education: A minimum of a High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience: In addition, the ideal candidate will also have previous institutional cleaning experience, and/or cleaning large facilities.. Also, previous institutional laundry facility experience is preferred.

Send your email and resume for this position if you like to live on the edge and are interested in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

NANA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Requirements:
Security Clearance Requirement: none
Field of Interest: Facilities
Job Type: Temporary
Work Location: Antarctica

* Compensation: $377/week

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