Green Card Director of Maintenance Jobs
Director of Maintenance green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs apply, so your nationality affects your priority date timeline toward lawful permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB PURPOSE:
The Maintenance Director assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to maintain the facility physical plant and essential mechanical, electrical and patient/resident care equipment in safe operating condition. Manages employees in provision of maintenance services that protect the health and safety of patients/residents, personnel and the public and provided are consistent with Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association and with all state and federal laws and regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Collects, reviews maintenance requisitions from all unit and departments of facility.
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Reviews information, establishes priorities, assigns staff or inspects, replaces, repairs, or otherwise resolves the problem.
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Establishes and conducts scheduled maintenance throughout physical plant and for all equipment.
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Maintains and tests the emergency power system to ensure availability of power to all entrances, exits fire detection alarms and extinguishing equipment, and life support systems in the event electrical supplies are interrupted.
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Must be able to perform all daily duties of maintenance staff and maintains all essential equipment (e.g., boiler room equipment, nursing unit/medication room refrigerators, kitchen refrigerator/freezer, and laundry equipment) in safe operating condition.
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Establishes procedures to ensure the availability of potable water to essential areas in the event of loss of normal water supply.
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Monitors acceptable range of temperatures and immediately starts repairs to eliminate hazards for facility residents, staff and others.
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Communicates directly with residents, families, legal representatives to identify appropriate to individuals needs and abilities.
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Monitors the performance of maintenance staff by observing staff on all units, on all shifts and interviewing facility staff, residents, and families.
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Performs quality assurance functions, including compliance rounds, on daily basis to evaluate compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and facility policies and procedures.
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Develops and updates maintenance policies and procedures that reflect the philosophy and objectives of the facility and are consistent with state and federal regulations.
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Completes required documentation and record keeping of maintenance activities. Audits records of maintenance staff for accuracy, completeness. Implements approaches to improve department record keeping practices.
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Collaborates with consultants with timely responses to requests for information and suggestions to improve quality of maintenance services.
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Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates on workplace safety including hazard communication and blood borne pathogens. In cases of workplace exposure, provides immediate first-aid and refers employee to appropriate facility staff member for post-exposure follow-up.
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Participates in the development of the department budget. Provides relevant financial information to Nursing Home Administrator regarding department financial needs and status.
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Hires and retains qualified, competent maintenance staff to provide services to achieve a hazard-free, sanitary, comfortable, homelike environment for residents, facility staff and others.
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Actively participates in long term care survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure, maintaining a presence at all times surveyors are on-site and directing the timely collection of information required by the survey team.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Minimum or high school graduate or equivalent.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One (1) year experience in physical plant operations and equipment maintenance.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have basic working knowledge of a computer (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite).
Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.
We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
For Florida Job Postings Only:
For more information regarding Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
JOB PURPOSE:
The Maintenance Director assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability to maintain the facility physical plant and essential mechanical, electrical and patient/resident care equipment in safe operating condition. Manages employees in provision of maintenance services that protect the health and safety of patients/residents, personnel and the public and provided are consistent with Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association and with all state and federal laws and regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Collects, reviews maintenance requisitions from all unit and departments of facility.
-
Reviews information, establishes priorities, assigns staff or inspects, replaces, repairs, or otherwise resolves the problem.
-
Establishes and conducts scheduled maintenance throughout physical plant and for all equipment.
-
Maintains and tests the emergency power system to ensure availability of power to all entrances, exits fire detection alarms and extinguishing equipment, and life support systems in the event electrical supplies are interrupted.
-
Must be able to perform all daily duties of maintenance staff and maintains all essential equipment (e.g., boiler room equipment, nursing unit/medication room refrigerators, kitchen refrigerator/freezer, and laundry equipment) in safe operating condition.
-
Establishes procedures to ensure the availability of potable water to essential areas in the event of loss of normal water supply.
-
Monitors acceptable range of temperatures and immediately starts repairs to eliminate hazards for facility residents, staff and others.
-
Communicates directly with residents, families, legal representatives to identify appropriate to individuals needs and abilities.
-
Monitors the performance of maintenance staff by observing staff on all units, on all shifts and interviewing facility staff, residents, and families.
-
Performs quality assurance functions, including compliance rounds, on daily basis to evaluate compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and facility policies and procedures.
-
Develops and updates maintenance policies and procedures that reflect the philosophy and objectives of the facility and are consistent with state and federal regulations.
-
Completes required documentation and record keeping of maintenance activities. Audits records of maintenance staff for accuracy, completeness. Implements approaches to improve department record keeping practices.
-
Collaborates with consultants with timely responses to requests for information and suggestions to improve quality of maintenance services.
-
Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates on workplace safety including hazard communication and blood borne pathogens. In cases of workplace exposure, provides immediate first-aid and refers employee to appropriate facility staff member for post-exposure follow-up.
-
Participates in the development of the department budget. Provides relevant financial information to Nursing Home Administrator regarding department financial needs and status.
-
Hires and retains qualified, competent maintenance staff to provide services to achieve a hazard-free, sanitary, comfortable, homelike environment for residents, facility staff and others.
-
Actively participates in long term care survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure, maintaining a presence at all times surveyors are on-site and directing the timely collection of information required by the survey team.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Minimum or high school graduate or equivalent.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One (1) year experience in physical plant operations and equipment maintenance.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have basic working knowledge of a computer (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite).
Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.
We are eager to connect with you! Apply Now to get started at PruittHealth!
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
For Florida Job Postings Only:
For more information regarding Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Director of Maintenance
Align your credentials with EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive maintenance leadership experience. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree or at least two years of skilled experience. Gather performance reviews and promotion records now to document that progression clearly.
Verify your prevailing wage before negotiations
Your employer's PERM filing must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III rate for your city before salary discussions begin.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Facilities management companies, hospital systems, and large property management firms regularly sponsor Directors of Maintenance through PERM. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified green card sponsorship history by role, so you're only applying where the sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment test upfront
DOL requires your employer to run a genuine recruitment campaign, including job postings and documented applicant reviews, before certifying that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Ask hiring managers whether their HR team has completed PERM filings before, since inexperienced teams often cause costly delays.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status or consular processing. If you're from India or China, the backlog can be significant. USCIS publishes the monthly Visa Bulletin, and tracking your category's cutoff date helps you plan your timeline realistically.
Understand AC21 portability before changing jobs
If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in line. Your O*NET occupation code for Director of Maintenance is key to proving role similarity to USCIS.
Green Card Director of Maintenance: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Director of Maintenance role?
Most Directors of Maintenance qualify under EB-3 as professionals with a bachelor's degree or as skilled workers with at least two years of documented experience. If you hold a master's degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive leadership experience, your employer may file you under EB-2 instead.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Unlike H-1B visa, employment-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency rather than temporary status. The process requires your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, documenting a prevailing wage determination and a recruitment test, before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. There's no lottery, but per-country backlogs mean nationals from high-demand countries can face extended priority-date waits.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Director of Maintenance positions?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focus on hospital networks, large commercial property management firms, and manufacturing operations, as these employers file PERM applications for maintenance leadership roles most regularly and already have HR teams experienced in the process.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment campaign including job postings and documented applicant reviews, and certify that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the position. The employer files the application through the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway system. Any audit or denial can add significant time to your overall green card timeline.
Can I switch employers while my green card application is pending?
Once your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 was already approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the process. Your O*NET occupation classification for Director of Maintenance is used by USCIS to evaluate whether the new role qualifies as sufficiently similar to the original sponsored position.