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Maintenance Specialist - ANTARCTICA

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Maintenance Specialist - ANTARCTICA

Hays

Listed 26 days ago Job closes in 4 days

Listing Description

Location
Christchurch City, Canterbury
Job type
Full time
Duration
Contract
Company benefits
$55 p.h. (PAYE)

Description

  • Competitive pay
  • McMurdo Base, Antarctica
  • Adventure of a lifetime

Hays Recruitment is seeking expressions of interest from a Maintenance Specialist to join the crew at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. This unique opportunity involves working in one of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth.

Location: McMurdo Station, Antarctica (approximately 1000 residents in summer season, 200 in winter) Rate: $55 per hour Deployment date: Feb/March 2026 (minimum 6 month assignment)

Your experience should include maintaining the following: Heating, ventilating, cooling, hoists, compressors, hydronic systems, pumps, kitchen/galley equipment, shop tools and a wide variety of other types of equipment and their component parts. ****

** What to expect when you're down there:**

  • Accommodation provided (you will be in a bunk room)
  • Free food (the meals aren't Michelin starred, but they're still pretty good)
  • Free flights from any major NZ airport
  • $55 per hour
  • Work schedule: Mon - Sat, 7am - 5pm

What to expect before you start:

  • Medical and dental checks
  • Criminal background and security checks
  • Vaccinations (flu and tap)

What to do now: Please apply through the link. If you have any questions, you can email Francesca.Miller@hays.net.nz or call 021 229 9160.

Application details

Please click Apply Now to apply for this role or to register your interest.

Reference #: 2966825
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Francesca Miller

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