Waste Stream Coordinator (Summer 2026-2027) - South Pole
Company: Gana-A'Yoo, Limited - Antarctic Program
Location: Littleton
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION: Waste Stream
Coordinator SEASON: Austral Summer (Oct - Feb) LOCATION : South
Pole Station Antarctica SECTOR/DEPT : Six Mile, LLC Antarctica
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for collecting,
processing, and loading solid waste and recyclables for shipment to
Port Hueneme, CA on annual shipping vessel. Operation of front-end
loaders, skid steers, and articulating forklift, as well as several
types of industrial balers and an industrial tub wood grinder
Perform truck weigh station duties during vessel operations Regular
use of cargo straps, banding, pallet jacks, and power tools.
Position requires constant physical activity, including bending,
consistently lifting and carrying 50 - 70 lbs, reaching and
gripping. Perform ancillary support to station Spill Team,
including on-call duties after hours and possible night shift
duties. Agrees with and adheres to the Standard Operating
Procedures and tasking responsibilities of the Waste department.
Able to work in a team unit composed of diverse personalities.
Displays self-motivation in physically challenging and atypical
work environment; position is comprised of approximately 70%
outdoor tasking Able to maintain flexibility and positive attitude
in a dynamic, fast-paced work setting Performs duties in support of
Operations Division metrics (as provided by supervisor) Supports
the achievement of ASC metrics, whether metrics are directly or
indirectly, effected by this position's work activities Complies
with all ASC Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance,
requirements and goals. Provides documentation to these divisions
as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation Works to
achieve ASC goals and contractual commitments Responsible for
maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the
highest priority in the workplace Perform other duties as required
Reports to Manager, Solid Waste REQUIREMENTS: Experience living on
remote job site Equipment operating experience Familiarity with
power tools and machinery Able to stand for up to 12 hours daily
Must be able to lift the safety regulation maximum and perform
functions requiring repetitive motion required Must pass physical
qualification assessment Able to deploy to Antarctica for length of
contract Possible travel to spill school within the US PREFERRED:
Previous USAP Waste Management experience Previous deployment to
Antarctica EDUCATION: High school education or GED. CERTIFICATIONS
AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: Valid Driver's License and passport
valid for six months after end of contract. EDUCATION: High school
diploma or equivalent OTHER : US citizenship or permanent residency
required. Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation (GSC) an Alaska Native
Corporation has offered outstanding Janitorial and Food Services
for over 10 years. GSC has an exceptional record for providing food
and janitorial services with ongoing contracts in many facility
types, such as, military training facilities, emergency management
centers and temporary and field sites. A prerequisite of employment
for this position is to successfully gain a favorable Elevated
Background Investigation (EBI) result prior to deployment.
Candidates hired for this position will be required to complete;
online forms, written forms, fingerprint cards and provide
additional details and information as request by the National
Science Foundation (NSF) Personnel Security office. We are
committed to ensuring that our online application process provides
an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you require
assistance in the application process, please contact us at:
Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation GSCOpportunities@usap.gov We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard
to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran
status, or any other protected status. EEO is the Law poster.
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