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Environmental Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, geology, or a closely related field. Employers in environmental consulting, government contracting, and industrial compliance are active H-1B filers for this occupation.
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You can make a difference in patients' lives as an Environmental Service Technician Lead with Corewell Health. In this role, you will assist the Supervisor in coordinating and facilitating daily operations, addressing employee and customer concerns, and ensuring that all daily tasks are completed. You will also be responsible for conducting quality audit inspections, assigning and adjusting work schedules, coordinating employee work assignments, and providing ongoing support and instruction to Environmental Services team members. Communication and collaboration with other team members are essential to ensure continuity of service and help foster a positive work environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinate shift activities to include produce daily staffing roster, adjust staff assignments as needed, monitor EPIC tracker for room cleans, equipment requests, and patient transports.
- Assigns and adjusts work schedules as necessary.
- Coordinates and inspects employee work assignments and completes quality assurance inspections.
- Provides ongoing instruction to Environmental Services employees according to department standards.
- Communicates and collaborates with other members of the team and across departments in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services.
- Cleans and maintains equipment used in performance of duties and stores it properly.
- Acts on behalf of the upline assisting in resolving work-related issues, otherwise reporting issues to upline.
- Assumes ownership of various daily operations and initiatives.
- May be expected to work across department sites for coverage and business need.
- Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- 1 year of public service and or customer service experience in a hotel, hospital, environmental services, or janitorial experience.
- Knowledge of housekeeping materials, supplies and equipment necessary to ensure a safe work environment.
- Ability to conduct suitable training in the areas of housekeeping, sanitation and safety.
- Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Time management and organizational skills. Self directed.
- Ability to make quality, independent decisions.
- Analytical and strong problem solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions.
- Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to listen to others.
- Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems.
- Ability to resolve various employee and customer relation issues.
Preferred
- Working knowledge of both the EVS and patient Transport positions.
- 1 year Leadership experience.
- CRT-Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) – AHE- 1 year.
ABOUT COREWELL HEALTH
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
Leads working at sites with collective bargaining agreements in place will not perform bargaining unit work.
HOW COREWELL HEALTH CARES FOR YOU
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.
PRIMARY LOCATION
SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn
DEPARTMENT NAME
Environmental Services - Dearborn Hosp
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full time
SHIFT
Evening (United States of America)
WEEKLY SCHEDULED HOURS
40
HOURS OF WORK
5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
DAYS WORKED
Monday to Friday
WEEKEND FREQUENCY
Every other weekend
CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
JOB SUMMARY
You can make a difference in patients' lives as an Environmental Service Technician Lead with Corewell Health. In this role, you will assist the Supervisor in coordinating and facilitating daily operations, addressing employee and customer concerns, and ensuring that all daily tasks are completed. You will also be responsible for conducting quality audit inspections, assigning and adjusting work schedules, coordinating employee work assignments, and providing ongoing support and instruction to Environmental Services team members. Communication and collaboration with other team members are essential to ensure continuity of service and help foster a positive work environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinate shift activities to include produce daily staffing roster, adjust staff assignments as needed, monitor EPIC tracker for room cleans, equipment requests, and patient transports.
- Assigns and adjusts work schedules as necessary.
- Coordinates and inspects employee work assignments and completes quality assurance inspections.
- Provides ongoing instruction to Environmental Services employees according to department standards.
- Communicates and collaborates with other members of the team and across departments in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services.
- Cleans and maintains equipment used in performance of duties and stores it properly.
- Acts on behalf of the upline assisting in resolving work-related issues, otherwise reporting issues to upline.
- Assumes ownership of various daily operations and initiatives.
- May be expected to work across department sites for coverage and business need.
- Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- 1 year of public service and or customer service experience in a hotel, hospital, environmental services, or janitorial experience.
- Knowledge of housekeeping materials, supplies and equipment necessary to ensure a safe work environment.
- Ability to conduct suitable training in the areas of housekeeping, sanitation and safety.
- Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Time management and organizational skills. Self directed.
- Ability to make quality, independent decisions.
- Analytical and strong problem solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions.
- Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality.
- Ability to listen to others.
- Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems.
- Ability to resolve various employee and customer relation issues.
Preferred
- Working knowledge of both the EVS and patient Transport positions.
- 1 year Leadership experience.
- CRT-Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) – AHE- 1 year.
ABOUT COREWELL HEALTH
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
Leads working at sites with collective bargaining agreements in place will not perform bargaining unit work.
HOW COREWELL HEALTH CARES FOR YOU
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.
PRIMARY LOCATION
SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn
DEPARTMENT NAME
Environmental Services - Dearborn Hosp
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full time
SHIFT
Evening (United States of America)
WEEKLY SCHEDULED HOURS
40
HOURS OF WORK
5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
DAYS WORKED
Monday to Friday
WEEKEND FREQUENCY
Every other weekend
CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Technician
Verify your degree aligns with specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Environmental Technician role. A degree in environmental science, chemistry, geology, or biology typically qualifies. A general science or unrelated degree can trigger an RFE, so confirm the match before applying.
Pull LCA filings to identify active sponsors
Search the OFLC Wage Search for Labor Condition Applications filed under environmental technician SOC codes. Employers with recent certified LCAs have already cleared the prevailing wage process and are structurally ready to sponsor H-1B workers in this role.
Target environmental consulting and remediation firms
Federal contractors and environmental consulting firms handling EPA-regulated projects file H-1B petitions more consistently than general employers. Remediation, site assessment, and compliance monitoring roles at these firms are where H-1B sponsorship for this occupation concentrates.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified sponsors
Search Environmental Technician roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have documented H-1B filing history for this occupation. It saves you from applying to employers who've never sponsored this role and speeds up your outreach to proven sponsors.
Clarify fieldwork requirements before your offer letter
Environmental Technician roles often involve worksite rotation across client sites. Make sure your employer specifies primary worksites in the LCA. Multiple unspecified worksites can create compliance issues with DOL's LCA posting requirements during H-1B adjudication.
Ask about premium processing before cap registration
If your offer has a start date tied to a project deadline, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing after lottery selection. Standard H-1B processing can run several months, and environmental project contracts often have fixed mobilization dates that can't flex.
H-1B Visa Environmental Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If the job description mandates a degree in environmental science, chemistry, geology, or a related discipline, it typically qualifies. Roles framed as field technician positions without a degree requirement often don't clear the specialty occupation threshold, so the job description wording matters significantly.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Environmental Technicians?
Environmental consulting firms, federal contractors working on EPA or Department of Defense remediation projects, and industrial facilities subject to environmental compliance regulations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this occupation. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for Environmental Technician roles by searching on Migrate Mate, which filters results by actual DOL Labor Condition Application data.
How does prevailing wage work for Environmental Technician H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for the Environmental Technician SOC code in the geographic area where you'll work. DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and complexity. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer certifies compliance with this requirement when filing the LCA, which must be approved before the H-1B petition goes to USCIS.
Can I work across multiple client sites as an Environmental Technician on H-1B status?
Yes, but your employer must handle the LCA correctly. When an Environmental Technician rotates across client sites, DOL requires the employer to either list each worksite on a separate LCA or use a blanket LCA with proper notice posted at each location. Short-term placements under 30 days have some flexibility, but assignments beyond that at a single site require a properly filed LCA for that location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses an environmental contract and my role ends?
If your employer terminates your H-1B before the approved period ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change to another visa status, or leave the country. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working for them once USCIS receives the filing, not after approval. Acting within the 60-day window is critical since unlawful presence accrues after it expires.