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H-2A visa sponsorship is employer-driven: the farm, ranch, or agricultural operation files the petition on your behalf before you can work legally in the U.S. Entry level positions require no prior U.S. experience, but timing your application to the employer's DOL-certified season window is what separates candidates who get placed from those who miss out.
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Evening Shifts: 3pm-11:30pm; EVS positions require rotating weekends and holidays.
The Environmental Services (EVS) Associate aides in maintaining a high quality standard of housekeeping. This includes performing cleaning functions in assigned areas while following assigned schedules and specific methods to provide patients, visitors, and staff with a sanitary, orderly, and safe patient care environment. EVS Associates aid in prevention of cross contamination, controlling bacteria, odor, and sustaining acceptable aseptic conditions. They may assist with moves, recycling, delivery of supplies, and the removal of trash and biohazard waste.
Job Description
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Establishes and maintains clean, sanitary, and safe environment in assigned work areas by following departmental policies and procedures (20%)
- Proper disposal of biohazards according to EPA and OSHA codes and regulations. Handle the disposal of environmental contaminants such as: batteries, thermometers (mercury), and needles. Keep biohazard food and loading area safe and clean of debris. (20%)
- Maintains equipment, clean carts, buckets, floor machines, other equipment, and supply closets to give the hospital a professional appearance. (20%)
- Must comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances. (5%)
- Follows hospital/departmental policy on hand hygiene. (5%)
- Completes and maintains all carpet and hard surface flooring in accordance with departmental procedures. (10%)
- Observes safety precautions when pushing equipment. Reports faulty mechanical, structural or electrical problem in accordance with safety policy creating an environment of safety (5%)
- Utilizes wet floor signs to prevent slippage by patients, employees, and visitors in accordance with safety policy. Performs duties in compliance with policy and safety practices. (5%)
- Converses with patients and visitors using scripting to establish dialogue and extend every possible courtesy. Demonstrates high standards of conduct in the work environment to make Jefferson the choice for patients and employees. (5%)
- Assist with the moving of furniture, equipment, supplies, recycling, and set-ups by request of the supervisor and/or staff. (5%)
- Respond to pages or phone calls in a timely fashion.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
Experience
6 months to 1 year of experience in housekeeping or cleaning in a healthcare environment preferred but not required.
Salary Range
$17.00 to $20.84 Hourly
The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
Work Shift
Workday Evening (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc
Primary Location Address
2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Job Details
Evening Shifts: 3pm-11:30pm; EVS positions require rotating weekends and holidays.
The Environmental Services (EVS) Associate aides in maintaining a high quality standard of housekeeping. This includes performing cleaning functions in assigned areas while following assigned schedules and specific methods to provide patients, visitors, and staff with a sanitary, orderly, and safe patient care environment. EVS Associates aid in prevention of cross contamination, controlling bacteria, odor, and sustaining acceptable aseptic conditions. They may assist with moves, recycling, delivery of supplies, and the removal of trash and biohazard waste.
Job Description
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Establishes and maintains clean, sanitary, and safe environment in assigned work areas by following departmental policies and procedures (20%)
- Proper disposal of biohazards according to EPA and OSHA codes and regulations. Handle the disposal of environmental contaminants such as: batteries, thermometers (mercury), and needles. Keep biohazard food and loading area safe and clean of debris. (20%)
- Maintains equipment, clean carts, buckets, floor machines, other equipment, and supply closets to give the hospital a professional appearance. (20%)
- Must comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, and other hazardous substances. (5%)
- Follows hospital/departmental policy on hand hygiene. (5%)
- Completes and maintains all carpet and hard surface flooring in accordance with departmental procedures. (10%)
- Observes safety precautions when pushing equipment. Reports faulty mechanical, structural or electrical problem in accordance with safety policy creating an environment of safety (5%)
- Utilizes wet floor signs to prevent slippage by patients, employees, and visitors in accordance with safety policy. Performs duties in compliance with policy and safety practices. (5%)
- Converses with patients and visitors using scripting to establish dialogue and extend every possible courtesy. Demonstrates high standards of conduct in the work environment to make Jefferson the choice for patients and employees. (5%)
- Assist with the moving of furniture, equipment, supplies, recycling, and set-ups by request of the supervisor and/or staff. (5%)
- Respond to pages or phone calls in a timely fashion.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
High School Graduate or equivalent preferred.
Experience
6 months to 1 year of experience in housekeeping or cleaning in a healthcare environment preferred but not required.
Salary Range
$17.00 to $20.84 Hourly
The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
Work Shift
Workday Evening (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc
Primary Location Address
2201 Chapel Ave West & Cooper Landing Rd, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-2A Visa Jobs
Match your availability to crop calendars
H-2A certifications are tied to specific seasonal windows, so your available start date must align with the employer's DOL-approved period of need. Applying outside that window means you won't qualify for that petition.
Confirm the employer holds a valid ETA-790A
Before accepting any offer, verify the employer filed a job order with DOL and received a certified ETA-790A. An uncertified employer can't legally bring you in on H-2A status, regardless of what they promise.
Search H-2A filings on Migrate Mate to target active sponsors
Pull up H-2A employer filing history on Migrate Mate to see which operations have sponsored workers in your target crop type or region. This cuts out employers who express interest but have no established sponsorship track record.
Understand the three-quarters guarantee before signing
DOL requires H-2A employers to offer work for at least 75 percent of the certified workdays in the contract. Knowing this protects you if work slows mid-season and you need to hold the employer accountable.
Get your consulate appointment before your intended start date
USCIS approval of the I-129 doesn't automatically grant your visa stamp. You still need a consular interview, and appointment slots at some posts book up weeks out, so factor that timeline in from the moment you receive a job offer.
Check the prevailing wage before evaluating any offer
Run your job title and work county through the OFLC Wage Search to see the DOL-set prevailing wage for that role and region. H-2A employers must meet or exceed it, so you'll know immediately if an offer is compliant.
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Find H-2A Visa JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior agricultural experience to get H-2A sponsorship?
No prior U.S. work experience is required for most H-2A positions. Employers hiring for general farmworker, harvest, and planting roles typically need a willingness to do physical outdoor work and availability for the full contract period. Some specialized roles like equipment operation may list prior experience as a preference, but it rarely disqualifies otherwise strong candidates.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-2A workers right now?
Migrate Mate shows which employers have active or recent H-2A filings, so you can target operations that are already set up to sponsor rather than approaching farms that have never gone through the process. DOL also publishes certified job orders, but filtering them by crop type, state, and start date is time-consuming without a tool built for that search.
Can I switch employers mid-season if conditions on the farm are poor?
Your H-2A status is tied to the specific employer named on the approved I-129 petition. Switching employers mid-season isn't a simple transfer. The new employer would need to file a separate petition and receive DOL certification for their own season. If conditions violate DOL-required protections like housing standards or the three-quarters wage guarantee, contact the Wage and Hour Division to report it.
What documents do I need to bring to my H-2A visa interview?
You'll need a valid passport, the DS-160 confirmation barcode, your visa fee receipt, and the employer's offer letter and petition approval notice. Some consulates also request proof of your home-country ties, such as property records or family documentation, since officers assess whether you'll return at the end of your contract period.
Is the H-2A visa tied to one specific job or can I do other farm work?
Your H-2A petition covers the specific job duties and employer listed in the DOL-certified ETA-790A. You can't legally work for a different farm or in a substantially different role without a new petition. That said, many employers rotate workers across tasks within the same operation, which is permitted as long as it falls within the scope of the certified job order.
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