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Maintenance Specialist roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship and, where the position requires an advanced technical degree, EB-2 sponsorship. Employers initiate the PERM labor certification with DOL before filing the I-140 immigrant petition, making documented trade skills and equipment certifications central to your green card case.
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Job Description
People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.
At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.
Context to maximize your impact:
- Salary range 005: $84,200 - $105,200 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)
- Monday - Friday
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with 7% company contributions
- 3 weeks Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Advancement Opportunities
We are looking for a Maintenance Specialist in Jerome, Idaho.
The Maintenance Specialist supports the delivery of business objectives through the application of defect elimination, root cause analysis, project management, and technical support of on-site maintenance execution, operations, and project teams.
Where you will drive value:
- Engineering and troubleshooting support of maintenance execution and operations teams.
- Identification, ownership and implementation of initiatives to deliver improvements in safety, asset performance, and cost.
- Capital project validation and delivery support.
- Reconciliation of production loss accounting data.
- Optimize the Mean-Time-To-Repair (MTTR).
- Responsible for technical accuracy of the job steps.
- Develop equipment modification plans based on failure data, crafts feedback and OEM design modifications.
- Make specific equipment recommendations to improve machinery performance and maintainability.
- Create plans to standardize parts across like machines taking into account specific component performance and maintainability.
- Verify that the BOM reflects the changes.
- Work with stores to delete unnecessary spares.
- Responsible to maintain current and correct OEM specifications, manuals and procedures for plant assets in support of planning functions and in support of daily maintenance function.
- Resource for the Reliability Specialist with specific machine performance information and detailed component and parts data.
- Develop new and innovative methods for timely repair of assets.
- Prepare specific job plans steps with detailed procedures for completion of repair in the most effective and efficient manner.
- Contribute to repair details, craft expertise, and parts issues.
- Catalog and database the RCA/RCFA results and subsequent action items.
- Develop specific maintenance procedure modifications to help mitigate future machinery failures.
- Develop specific machinery modifications to help mitigate future failures.
- Provide technical assistance to maintenance supervisors, planners and crafts personnel in the form of specific, technical data on machinery configuration and performance.
- Responsible to maintain a current and correct technical specifications library.
- Utilize metrics for system, asset and component maintainability.
- Develop specific maintenance activities to ensure spare fitness for duty.
- Develop specific equipment preservation techniques for pre-commissioning storage of equipment.
- Create new equipment purchase specifications around improved maintainability.
- Analyze process and/or failure information to determine the need for improved craft skills.
- Conduct/arrange craft skills training.
What will enable you to have an impact:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Diploma in maintenance, electromechanics, mechanical engineering or other relevant training required.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in engineering maintenance roles required.
- Experience with Defect Elimination processes and Root Cause Analysis methodology required.
- Experience with failure analysis required.
- Experience working in a fixed plant environment required.
- Proficient with Precision Maintenance best practices and methodology required.
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) or equivalent certification by a professional organization preferred.
A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.
CH-1
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
Job Type:
Regular
Job Description
People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.
At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.
Context to maximize your impact:
- Salary range 005: $84,200 - $105,200 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)
- Monday - Friday
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with 7% company contributions
- 3 weeks Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Advancement Opportunities
We are looking for a Maintenance Specialist in Jerome, Idaho.
The Maintenance Specialist supports the delivery of business objectives through the application of defect elimination, root cause analysis, project management, and technical support of on-site maintenance execution, operations, and project teams.
Where you will drive value:
- Engineering and troubleshooting support of maintenance execution and operations teams.
- Identification, ownership and implementation of initiatives to deliver improvements in safety, asset performance, and cost.
- Capital project validation and delivery support.
- Reconciliation of production loss accounting data.
- Optimize the Mean-Time-To-Repair (MTTR).
- Responsible for technical accuracy of the job steps.
- Develop equipment modification plans based on failure data, crafts feedback and OEM design modifications.
- Make specific equipment recommendations to improve machinery performance and maintainability.
- Create plans to standardize parts across like machines taking into account specific component performance and maintainability.
- Verify that the BOM reflects the changes.
- Work with stores to delete unnecessary spares.
- Responsible to maintain current and correct OEM specifications, manuals and procedures for plant assets in support of planning functions and in support of daily maintenance function.
- Resource for the Reliability Specialist with specific machine performance information and detailed component and parts data.
- Develop new and innovative methods for timely repair of assets.
- Prepare specific job plans steps with detailed procedures for completion of repair in the most effective and efficient manner.
- Contribute to repair details, craft expertise, and parts issues.
- Catalog and database the RCA/RCFA results and subsequent action items.
- Develop specific maintenance procedure modifications to help mitigate future machinery failures.
- Develop specific machinery modifications to help mitigate future failures.
- Provide technical assistance to maintenance supervisors, planners and crafts personnel in the form of specific, technical data on machinery configuration and performance.
- Responsible to maintain a current and correct technical specifications library.
- Utilize metrics for system, asset and component maintainability.
- Develop specific maintenance activities to ensure spare fitness for duty.
- Develop specific equipment preservation techniques for pre-commissioning storage of equipment.
- Create new equipment purchase specifications around improved maintainability.
- Analyze process and/or failure information to determine the need for improved craft skills.
- Conduct/arrange craft skills training.
What will enable you to have an impact:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Diploma in maintenance, electromechanics, mechanical engineering or other relevant training required.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in engineering maintenance roles required.
- Experience with Defect Elimination processes and Root Cause Analysis methodology required.
- Experience with failure analysis required.
- Experience working in a fixed plant environment required.
- Proficient with Precision Maintenance best practices and methodology required.
- Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) or equivalent certification by a professional organization preferred.
A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.
CH-1
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Maintenance Specialist
Document every equipment certification you hold
PERM job descriptions are written around the minimum requirements for the role. Certifications in HVAC, electrical systems, or boiler operation that match those requirements strengthen your I-140 and reduce RFE risk during USCIS adjudication.
Target employers in facilities-dense industries first
Hospitals, universities, manufacturing plants, and property management firms run large maintenance departments and file PERM applications regularly. These employers already have immigration counsel and established sponsorship workflows, which shortens your path from offer to petition.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers by role
Search Migrate Mate for Maintenance Specialist positions filtered by green card sponsorship history. You'll see which employers have filed PERM applications for this specific job title, so you're targeting companies with a demonstrated track record rather than guessing.
Verify your wage level matches the PERM posting
Run your target metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate an offer. PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location, and a salary below that level will stall the labor certification.
Ask employers about their O*NET job code before signing
Maintenance Specialist roles map to different O*NET codes depending on specialization, and the code shapes how DOL classifies the position in PERM. Confirm the employer's job description aligns with your actual duties before the labor certification is filed.
Understand the EB-3 priority date backlog for your country
EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship has no annual cap for the petition itself, but visa number availability depends on your country of birth. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin so you know your estimated wait from I-140 approval to adjustment of status eligibility.
Green Card Maintenance Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Maintenance Specialist jobs qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Maintenance Specialist roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship when the position requires at least two years of training or experience. If the role requires an advanced technical degree, it may qualify under EB-2 instead. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with DOL before filing the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Maintenance Specialist?
H-1B visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation needing a bachelor's degree, which many Maintenance Specialist positions don't meet. PERM-based green card sponsorship through EB-3 covers skilled trades and experienced workers without that degree requirement. There's no lottery and no annual cap on PERM filings, though visa number backlogs may apply depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM process look like for a Maintenance Specialist role?
The employer starts by obtaining a prevailing wage determination from DOL, then conducts a supervised recruitment campaign to show no qualified U.S. workers are available. Once DOL certifies the PERM application, the employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. You can file for adjustment of status once a visa number is current, which leads to lawful permanent residency.
How do I find employers who sponsor Maintenance Specialists for green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Maintenance Specialist jobs filtered specifically by green card sponsorship history, so you're seeing employers who have filed PERM applications for this occupation before. That's a more reliable signal than asking during an interview, and it saves time by focusing your search on companies with established immigration processes.
Can my trade certifications substitute for a four-year degree in the green card process?
Under EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, a four-year degree isn't required. DOL evaluates the minimum requirements the employer sets in the PERM job description, which can be built around certifications, vocational training, and documented work experience. Your certifications in areas like HVAC, electrical systems, or industrial equipment can anchor the job requirements and support the I-140 filing.