CPT Maintenance Jobs
Maintenance roles in facilities management, building systems, and equipment repair can qualify for CPT when your program includes applied technical training. Your DSO must confirm the work directly integrates with your curriculum before you start. Hands-on roles in HVAC, electrical systems, or preventive maintenance are common CPT placements.
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About Syngenta
At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.
Job Description
At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.
Syngenta's Maintenance team is seeking a Maintenance Engineering Co-op in St. Gabriel, LA. The co-op engineering student program is a continuous full-time position. This 30+ year program is open to Mechanical Engineering students who will get to work in the demanding world of chemical facility maintenance. As a Coop Engineer at Syngenta, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get:
- Competitive wages
- Ongoing career development resources
- The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
- A culture that celebrates belonging & collaboration, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs.
Estimated Duration: May 2027 - June 2028
Accountabilities
- Perform equipment studies for reliability engineering.
- Create sketches and part drawings for fabrication.
- Develop testing and feasibility studies using fundamental engineering principles.
- Scope and execute small capital projects.
- Develop equipment repair procedures and check sheets.
- Assist Maintenance Engineers in daily work.
Qualifications
Required
- Enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering program with a Junior class standing and good academic standing with the university.
- Relevant core basic science/engineering classes through Sophomore level: (ie Physics, Chemistry, Fluids mechanics, Statics, Strengths, Thermodynamics, etc.)
- Experience with Microsoft Office or equivalent.
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US and given the duration of the position, no international students will be considered.
- Fluent in English.
- Minimum GPA 2.5 overall/major.
Additional Information
Salary for this position ranges between $20 - $45 hourly.
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
- Competitive wages.
- Ongoing career development resources.
- The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems.
Syngenta is committed to creating a culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Company Description
About Syngenta
At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.
Job Description
At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.
Syngenta's Maintenance team is seeking a Maintenance Engineering Co-op in St. Gabriel, LA. The co-op engineering student program is a continuous full-time position. This 30+ year program is open to Mechanical Engineering students who will get to work in the demanding world of chemical facility maintenance. As a Coop Engineer at Syngenta, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get:
- Competitive wages
- Ongoing career development resources
- The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
- A culture that celebrates belonging & collaboration, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs.
Estimated Duration: May 2027 - June 2028
Accountabilities
- Perform equipment studies for reliability engineering.
- Create sketches and part drawings for fabrication.
- Develop testing and feasibility studies using fundamental engineering principles.
- Scope and execute small capital projects.
- Develop equipment repair procedures and check sheets.
- Assist Maintenance Engineers in daily work.
Qualifications
Required
- Enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering program with a Junior class standing and good academic standing with the university.
- Relevant core basic science/engineering classes through Sophomore level: (ie Physics, Chemistry, Fluids mechanics, Statics, Strengths, Thermodynamics, etc.)
- Experience with Microsoft Office or equivalent.
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US and given the duration of the position, no international students will be considered.
- Fluent in English.
- Minimum GPA 2.5 overall/major.
Additional Information
Salary for this position ranges between $20 - $45 hourly.
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
- Competitive wages.
- Ongoing career development resources.
- The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems.
Syngenta is committed to creating a culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Get Access To All JobsMaintenance CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do maintenance jobs qualify for CPT authorization?
Maintenance roles can qualify for CPT if the work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum, not just related to your major. Facilities operations, HVAC systems, electrical maintenance, and preventive repair work are common qualifying areas, particularly for students in engineering technology, facilities management, or applied science programs. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how the job duties map to your current coursework.
How do I find maintenance employers who understand CPT work authorization?
Search for maintenance and facilities roles on Migrate Mate, where employers have documented work authorization filing history. Large property management companies, universities, hospitals, and municipal facilities departments are among the most consistent CPT employers in the maintenance sector because their HR teams regularly process employment verification paperwork for international staff and student workers.
Can I start a maintenance job before my updated I-20 arrives?
No. You must have your DSO-issued I-20 with the CPT authorization and the specific employer listed before your first day of work. Starting even one day early is an unauthorized employment violation that can jeopardize your F-1 status. Give your employer a realistic start date that accounts for your school's processing timeline, which varies by institution but often takes five to ten business days.
Does full-time CPT in a maintenance role affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes, if you accumulate 12 months or more of full-time CPT, you lose your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, does not affect OPT regardless of duration. If your maintenance internship runs full-time over a summer or academic year, calculate the cumulative total carefully with your DSO before committing to the role.
What academic programs typically support CPT for maintenance work?
Engineering technology, facilities management, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, and applied science programs most commonly support CPT placements in maintenance roles. The key requirement is that your school's curriculum explicitly includes practical training or cooperative education as a component, and that the specific maintenance duties in your job offer correspond to coursework you're currently enrolled in or have recently completed.