Ice Core Technician

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At PFS, our mission is "Unlocking discovery through innovation and trusted experience. Anywhere." As an employee‑owned company, our vision is to grow as the premier operations support partner for the benefit of our employee‑owners and humanity.
We live our values by prioritizing Safety
, putting People first, leading with Curiosity
, embracing Change
, and acting with Stewardship toward the land, resources, and communities where we work.

PFS is seeking Ice Core Relocation Technicians to join a specialized field crew responsible for the careful relocation of irreplaceable ice core samples. This is a physically demanding, safety‑focused role requiring precision, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively in extreme cold conditions. You will work as part of a small, consistent team over a multi‑week effort, handling, transporting, and repositioning ice cores in accordance with scientific and operational direction from NSF/USGS/PFS staff.

This is a temporary assignment of approximately 50 days in a highly unique, specialized research setting. While the role is time‑limited, strong performance may lead to consideration for future PFS contracts or similar projects.

• Safely handle, transport, and relocate ice core samples in extreme cold conditions.
• Lift, carry, and maneuver ice cores weighing 10‑100 lbs.
• Work as part of a trained crew to relocate up to 500 ice core tubes per day.
• Operate material‑handling equipment (training provided).
• Participate in daily safety briefings and follow all safety protocols.
• Maintain security and custody of government property.
• Support close‑out and final walkthrough activities.
• Work collaboratively with a small crew for up to 50 days.

• Ability to work in extreme cold and physically demanding conditions.
• Commitment to safety and following detailed procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team for an extended period.

• Experience in field operations, logistics, construction, warehousing, or scientific support.
• Experience with forklifts, dollies, or carts.
• Prior work in remote or austere environments.

• Be part of an employee‑owned company with a strong mission and values.
• Contribute directly to world‑class scientific research.
• Gain hands‑on experience in specialized cold‑region operations.

Salary: $28 - $32 per hour