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Environmental Technician roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, and some senior or specialized positions meet EB-2 criteria. Employers file with DOL and USCIS to permanently sponsor you, making this a stronger long-term path than temporary work visas.
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Memorial Hospital
Management/Leadership
Req #: 98590
MaineHealth Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital serving the Mount Washington Valley of northern New Hampshire and western Maine. MaineHealth Memorial Hospital has earned a reputation among local residents and visitors for providing compassionate, personalized, high-quality care. MaineHealth Memorial Hospital delivers a wide range of primary and specialty care services such as oncology, cardiology, vascular and pulmonary medicine. We also offer a family birth center and high-quality emergency, surgical and hospital care. Our expert physicians and advance practice providers are among more than 2,000 clinicians unified by the MaineHealth Medical Group. As part of the MaineHealth regional health system, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital connects our local community to world-class specialists and services—including a Level 1 trauma center, a dedicated pediatric hospital, extensive cancer and behavioral health care networks and comprehensive specialty care services. MaineHealth Memorial Hospital also partners with local organizations to provide health outreach and education services that support the health and well-being of our community.
Memorial Hospital is seeking a Manager - Environmental Services to join their team!
Summary: This position is full-time.
The Manager - Environmental Services manages daily operations of the Environmental Services Department. Responsible for ensuring effective and efficient operation of the department while promoting customer and employee satisfaction.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- License/Certifications: Healthcare or related environmental services certification preferred.
- Experience: Two years demonstrated leadership experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Prior related environmental services experience preferred.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff; promote a culture of teamwork; effective communication skills.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $56,721.60 to $76,710.40 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jeremy.dube@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Description
Memorial Hospital
Management/Leadership
Req #: 98590
MaineHealth Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital serving the Mount Washington Valley of northern New Hampshire and western Maine. MaineHealth Memorial Hospital has earned a reputation among local residents and visitors for providing compassionate, personalized, high-quality care. MaineHealth Memorial Hospital delivers a wide range of primary and specialty care services such as oncology, cardiology, vascular and pulmonary medicine. We also offer a family birth center and high-quality emergency, surgical and hospital care. Our expert physicians and advance practice providers are among more than 2,000 clinicians unified by the MaineHealth Medical Group. As part of the MaineHealth regional health system, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital connects our local community to world-class specialists and services—including a Level 1 trauma center, a dedicated pediatric hospital, extensive cancer and behavioral health care networks and comprehensive specialty care services. MaineHealth Memorial Hospital also partners with local organizations to provide health outreach and education services that support the health and well-being of our community.
Memorial Hospital is seeking a Manager - Environmental Services to join their team!
Summary: This position is full-time.
The Manager - Environmental Services manages daily operations of the Environmental Services Department. Responsible for ensuring effective and efficient operation of the department while promoting customer and employee satisfaction.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- License/Certifications: Healthcare or related environmental services certification preferred.
- Experience: Two years demonstrated leadership experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Prior related environmental services experience preferred.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff; promote a culture of teamwork; effective communication skills.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $56,721.60 to $76,710.40 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jeremy.dube@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Environmental Technician
Match your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Make sure your education and certifications align exactly with the posted job duties, as mismatches between your credentials and the PERM application are a common denial trigger.
Target environmental firms with PERM filing history
Not every environmental consultancy or government contractor sponsors green cards. Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to confirm an employer has filed PERM applications before, reducing the risk of pursuing a role with no real sponsorship path.
Search green card jobs using Migrate Mate
Filter Environmental Technician openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where the employer has already navigated PERM, so you're not applying blind to companies that advertise sponsorship but rarely follow through.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility early
Most Environmental Technician roles are classified under EB-3, but positions requiring a master's degree or specialized environmental science expertise can qualify for EB-2. Confirm the intended category with your employer before PERM is filed, since changing it later restarts the process.
Negotiate a start date that accommodates PERM timelines
PERM processing through DOL can take six months or longer, and I-140 approval at USCIS adds additional time. When negotiating your offer, confirm the employer will begin the PERM process promptly and that your current work authorization covers the filing window.
Verify your job duties match O*NET standard occupational definitions
DOL cross-references PERM job descriptions against O*NET occupation profiles during audit reviews. If your Environmental Technician duties substantially exceed the standard definition, the employer may need to file under a different occupation code, which affects prevailing wage and PERM strategy.
Green Card Environmental Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Technician role qualify for a green card, and under which category?
Most Environmental Technician positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. Roles that require a bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field also meet EB-3 professional criteria. If the position requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel will determine the appropriate category when filing PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through EB-3 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike the H-1B visa, there's no annual lottery for EB-3 petitions, and the process isn't capped in the same way at the filing stage. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification plus I-140 approval can take over a year before you even reach the visa queue, whereas H-1B can authorize work faster. For most nationalities outside India and China, EB-3 priority date backlogs are manageable.
What does the PERM process actually require from an Environmental Technician applicant?
PERM is primarily an employer-driven process. Your employer conducts a supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. Your part is ensuring your resume, credentials, and experience match the job description exactly as written in the PERM application. Any discrepancy between what you have and what the application states can trigger an audit from DOL, which delays the entire process by months.
How can I find Environmental Technician employers that actually sponsor green cards?
Most job postings that mention visa sponsorship are referring to H-1B, not green cards. To find Environmental Technician roles where employers have a documented PERM filing history, use Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship. This saves time you'd otherwise spend applying to firms that have no real infrastructure or intent to pursue PERM.
Can I change jobs after my employer files the I-140 for my Environmental Technician role?
Once your I-140 is approved and you've been in the priority date queue for 180 days, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. Environmental Technician roles share SOC codes with closely related positions, so moving to a comparable environmental monitoring or field sampling role generally qualifies. Confirm the new position's SOC code aligns before resigning, as USCIS reviews the occupational similarity during adjustment of status.