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Construction Equipment Mechanic roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the employer can demonstrate the position requires a specialized degree in diesel technology, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field. Sponsoring employers typically include heavy equipment dealers, large infrastructure contractors, and equipment rental fleets running complex telematics-integrated machinery.
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Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Provisional Level 1 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: Monday - Friday
Location: 130 Pablo St Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $19.76 Mid $24.70
Position Summary
The Equipment Mechanic II position is responsible and accountable for providing and performing a variety of skilled maintenance duties, including inspection, repair and preventive maintenance services to all buildings, grounds, and equipment. This position requires advanced knowledge of facilities systems, equipment and components throughout the hospital and various remote locations.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All We Do
- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
- Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement
- Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
- Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship
- Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
- Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
Standard Work Duties: Equipment Mechanic II
- Must be focused on the maintenance and repair of all types of facility related equipment, systems, and structures.
- Must inspect and test equipment including facility components for proper operation and working condition as indicated in preventive maintenance (PM) procedures. This includes completing assigned PM’s by their due date while maintaining complete and proper documentation in the computerized work order management system.
- Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and building automation systems.
- Must have familiarity with the Joint Commission, and regulatory agency standards related to utilities systems.
- Must have knowledge of and skills to repair commercial food production, Industrial generator, cooling tower and chiller systems.
- Must be able to set up and monitor advanced diagnostic tools such as vibration analysis, electrical voltage and amperage data loggers, flow sensing devices, micrometers, dial indicators, and laser alignment equipment.
- Must be able to disassemble, diagnose, troubleshoot, and test against specifications, repair, and reassemble various mechanical systems, devices, and or equipment.
- Must execute the service and advanced repairs to various hospital support systems including the tube system, medical gas outlets, linen equipment, conveyance, and the linen chute system.
- Must service and make advanced repairs to heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment which includes variable frequency drives, fans, motors, thermostats, dampers, and regulating controls. This also includes replacement of filters and fluids as necessary while maintaining routine records of repairs.
- Must perform routine and advanced electrical maintenance, re-lamping, ballast replacements, alteration of circuit wiring, switch replacements, variable frequency drive replacement and reprograming.
- Must perform advanced plumbing maintenance, associated with potable, reverse osmosis, soft water, chemical delivery, and sanitary water systems and fixtures.
- Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics pertaining to health care systems and buildings.
- Must monitor and respond to alerts on equipment and adjust or repair as needed.
- Must be able to help leadership review and guide basic standard work procedures to follow O.S.H.A. safety guidelines.
- Must be able to perform training of equipment functionality and repair methods to appropriate facilities staff with an emphasis on Safety and Proper Personal protection equipment (PPE).
- Must perform any other duties as assigned by leadership to fulfill basic patient and staff needs to maintain safety and functionality of all hospital systems and work requests.
- Must complete required documentation to meet regulatory agency requirements including all work orders, preventive maintenance, inspection and testing records.
- Must immediately address various malfunctioning equipment issues and communicate the work effort required to repair.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
- Must be able to adapt to a variety of changing duties as required to support all departments in the hospital and off-site facilities.
- Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of OSHA safety practices.
- Must demonstrate advanced use of electronic diagnostic tools, hand tools and power tools related to facility equipment repair.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the applicable codes, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing trades.
- Must demonstrate mechanical, electrical and plumbing troubleshooting techniques including the ability to perform preventative maintenance, routine servicing and repair of that equipment.
- Must have advanced knowledge of hospital support systems.
- Must have knowledge of Infection Control Risk Assessment (I.C.R.A.) and Interim Life Safety Measures (I.L.S.M.) which include proper documentation for both.
- Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of hospital or large commercial facility systems.
Nonessential:
- Local, State and Federal regulatory compliance knowledge.
- The calibration and commissioning of various mechanical systems.
- Welding and soldering abilities.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- High School or Equivalent
Essential:
- Trade School graduate or 12th grade education.
Other information:
Experience Essential:
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience in comparable trade work is required.
- Large commercial facility or healthcare maintenance experience.
Experience Preferred:
- State license in Electrical, H.V.A.C. mechanical, or Plumbing.
- Trade school certification in Electrical, H.V.A.C. mechanical, or Plumbing.
Licenses Essential:
- Valid Drivers license
Licenses Preferred:
- Technical or Trade licensure
Certifications Preferred:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Position Details
Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Provisional Level 1 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.
Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: Monday - Friday
Location: 130 Pablo St Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $19.76 Mid $24.70
Position Summary
The Equipment Mechanic II position is responsible and accountable for providing and performing a variety of skilled maintenance duties, including inspection, repair and preventive maintenance services to all buildings, grounds, and equipment. This position requires advanced knowledge of facilities systems, equipment and components throughout the hospital and various remote locations.
Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All We Do
- Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
- Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
Safety And Performance Improvement
- Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
- Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
- Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
Stewardship
- Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
- Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
Standard Work Duties: Equipment Mechanic II
- Must be focused on the maintenance and repair of all types of facility related equipment, systems, and structures.
- Must inspect and test equipment including facility components for proper operation and working condition as indicated in preventive maintenance (PM) procedures. This includes completing assigned PM’s by their due date while maintaining complete and proper documentation in the computerized work order management system.
- Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and building automation systems.
- Must have familiarity with the Joint Commission, and regulatory agency standards related to utilities systems.
- Must have knowledge of and skills to repair commercial food production, Industrial generator, cooling tower and chiller systems.
- Must be able to set up and monitor advanced diagnostic tools such as vibration analysis, electrical voltage and amperage data loggers, flow sensing devices, micrometers, dial indicators, and laser alignment equipment.
- Must be able to disassemble, diagnose, troubleshoot, and test against specifications, repair, and reassemble various mechanical systems, devices, and or equipment.
- Must execute the service and advanced repairs to various hospital support systems including the tube system, medical gas outlets, linen equipment, conveyance, and the linen chute system.
- Must service and make advanced repairs to heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment which includes variable frequency drives, fans, motors, thermostats, dampers, and regulating controls. This also includes replacement of filters and fluids as necessary while maintaining routine records of repairs.
- Must perform routine and advanced electrical maintenance, re-lamping, ballast replacements, alteration of circuit wiring, switch replacements, variable frequency drive replacement and reprograming.
- Must perform advanced plumbing maintenance, associated with potable, reverse osmosis, soft water, chemical delivery, and sanitary water systems and fixtures.
- Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings and schematics pertaining to health care systems and buildings.
- Must monitor and respond to alerts on equipment and adjust or repair as needed.
- Must be able to help leadership review and guide basic standard work procedures to follow O.S.H.A. safety guidelines.
- Must be able to perform training of equipment functionality and repair methods to appropriate facilities staff with an emphasis on Safety and Proper Personal protection equipment (PPE).
- Must perform any other duties as assigned by leadership to fulfill basic patient and staff needs to maintain safety and functionality of all hospital systems and work requests.
- Must complete required documentation to meet regulatory agency requirements including all work orders, preventive maintenance, inspection and testing records.
- Must immediately address various malfunctioning equipment issues and communicate the work effort required to repair.
Competencies & Skills
Essential:
- Must be able to adapt to a variety of changing duties as required to support all departments in the hospital and off-site facilities.
- Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of OSHA safety practices.
- Must demonstrate advanced use of electronic diagnostic tools, hand tools and power tools related to facility equipment repair.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the applicable codes, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing trades.
- Must demonstrate mechanical, electrical and plumbing troubleshooting techniques including the ability to perform preventative maintenance, routine servicing and repair of that equipment.
- Must have advanced knowledge of hospital support systems.
- Must have knowledge of Infection Control Risk Assessment (I.C.R.A.) and Interim Life Safety Measures (I.L.S.M.) which include proper documentation for both.
- Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of hospital or large commercial facility systems.
Nonessential:
- Local, State and Federal regulatory compliance knowledge.
- The calibration and commissioning of various mechanical systems.
- Welding and soldering abilities.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- High School or Equivalent
Essential:
- Trade School graduate or 12th grade education.
Other information:
Experience Essential:
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience in comparable trade work is required.
- Large commercial facility or healthcare maintenance experience.
Experience Preferred:
- State license in Electrical, H.V.A.C. mechanical, or Plumbing.
- Trade school certification in Electrical, H.V.A.C. mechanical, or Plumbing.
Licenses Essential:
- Valid Drivers license
Licenses Preferred:
- Technical or Trade licensure
Certifications Preferred:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Construction Equipment Mechanic
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the mechanic role. A degree in diesel technology, mechanical engineering, or industrial maintenance strengthens your specialty occupation case more than a general engineering credential.
Target employers using telematics-heavy fleets
Large infrastructure contractors and equipment rental companies operating GPS-monitored, software-integrated machinery are more likely to justify H-1B sponsorship. Complex diagnostics work on modern Caterpillar or Komatsu systems supports the specialty occupation argument.
Search LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter construction equipment mechanic roles by employers with active H-1B Labor Condition Application history. This shows you which companies have already committed to the DOL prevailing wage process for this occupation.
Pull the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 49-3041 before your offer conversation so you know the wage floor by region.
Ask whether the employer files concurrent with premium processing
Construction project timelines rarely align with standard USCIS processing windows. Confirm upfront whether the employer uses premium processing on Form I-129, which shortens the adjudication window to 15 business days.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Employers sponsoring H-1B workers must be enrolled in E-Verify to complete your work authorization. Ask HR directly before signing, since smaller contractors and regional equipment dealers sometimes aren't enrolled and can't proceed with sponsorship.
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Find Construction Equipment Mechanic JobsConstruction Equipment Mechanic H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Equipment Mechanic role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires the position to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles involving advanced diagnostics, computerized telematics systems, or hydraulic engineering on heavy equipment are stronger candidates than general repair work. Your employer's job description needs to frame the degree requirement explicitly, not just list it as preferred.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for construction equipment mechanics?
Heavy equipment dealerships authorized by manufacturers like Caterpillar, John Deere, and Komatsu, large infrastructure contractors, and national equipment rental companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors in this field. These employers run sophisticated fleets that justify the specialty occupation argument. Use Migrate Mate to browse roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement work for this occupation?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must submit a Labor Condition Application certifying your pay meets the DOL prevailing wage for SOC code 49-3041 in your work location. Wages vary significantly by region and job level. You can verify the applicable wage floor yourself using the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations.
Does the H-1B annual cap apply to construction equipment mechanic positions?
Yes, most private-sector construction and equipment employers are subject to the 65,000 H-1B cap, plus 20,000 additional slots for U.S. master's degree holders. Registrations are selected by lottery each spring for petitions starting October 1. If you're not selected, your employer can resubmit your registration in the following year's lottery.
What credentials strengthen an H-1B petition for a mechanic role?
A bachelor's degree in diesel technology, mechanical engineering, or industrial maintenance is the baseline. Manufacturer certifications from Caterpillar, Cummins, or Allison Transmission, combined with documented experience on computerized diagnostic systems, add supporting evidence that the role requires specialized knowledge. Your employer's petition should reference the O*NET occupation profile for 49-3041 to ground the specialty occupation argument in government-recognized job requirements.
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