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Facility Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related technical field. Large manufacturers, healthcare systems, and universities are consistent H-1B filers for this occupation. The 85,000-slot annual cap and April lottery mean timing your job search to align with the October 1 start date matters.
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Get Access To All JobsApplications will be received until September 23rd. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
About this job: Manages the day-to-day operations of a school ensuring an effective and responsive staff for emergency and routine requirements at the assigned facility. Maintains building and grounds in safe condition at all times. Assures effectiveness of customer service, organization structures, equipment, training, production, resource allocation and cooperation with other departments within the district. Supervises a team from 4+. Manages a large size elementary school, K-8 site or small middle school type building.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- $57,069-$68,484. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Coordinates and organizes activities related to the cleaning, grounds care, and minor maintenance of one assigned facility no larger than approximately 140 thousand square feet. Confers with school personnel, including Principal, regarding issues or activities. Assures proper methods are followed and quality and quantity standards are maintained.
- Responds to emergencies and situations on 24/7 call basis. All facility operations department team members are considered essential personnel per the district’s definition of report status to district-wide closures and other events.
- Inspects assigned facility for proper utilization of staff’s time and district materials and equipment. Responsible for daily housekeeping and preventive maintenance activities to ensure compliance with sanitary and hygiene standards.
- Manages budget for assigned facility. Ensures effective fiscal management and oversight of the operations, supply, and over-time budget accounts.
- Responds to Level One grievances for one labor organization. Understands and enforces labor agreements and departmental procedures and rules as well as understand labor laws and policies.
- Responsible for issuance of disciplinary actions as needed for assigned personnel at one facility.
- Maintains the building and equipment, including minor maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, plumbing, electrical devices, furniture, mechanical devices and building fixtures. Work in conjunction with Facility Maintenance on major and emergency repairs. Develop and implements plans and programs to improve facility efficiency.
- Ensures physical safety and security of assigned facility and occupants; including adherence to proper maintenance of fire/security alarms, and emergency lighting. Assist facility administration in coordination of security procedures such as fire and lock-down drills/procedures. Responsible for safety instruction and supervision of assigned personnel.
- Assists in managing a workforce career development and effective training program to include promotion, progression and hiring plans and activities. Train, assign, supervise and evaluates the work of assigned personnel.
- Provides regular activity and status reports to management and staff on building conditions and inspection results.
- Recommends purchase of materials and equipment; may meet with vendors and evaluate new products; may requisition a wide variety of chemicals, tools, supplies, and equipment.
- Screens new employees for hire, conduct interviews, and make recommendations for employment. Submits required documentation to Human Resources to begin the process of on-boarding employee.
- Assists in the development, implementation, control, and distribution of Quality Assurance and Quality Control practices, standards, methodologies and metrics associated with assignments. Ensures suppliers and vendors meet established quality requirements.
What You’ll Need:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun.
Applications will be received until September 23rd. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.
About this job: Manages the day-to-day operations of a school ensuring an effective and responsive staff for emergency and routine requirements at the assigned facility. Maintains building and grounds in safe condition at all times. Assures effectiveness of customer service, organization structures, equipment, training, production, resource allocation and cooperation with other departments within the district. Supervises a team from 4+. Manages a large size elementary school, K-8 site or small middle school type building.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- $57,069-$68,484. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
What You'll Do:
- Coordinates and organizes activities related to the cleaning, grounds care, and minor maintenance of one assigned facility no larger than approximately 140 thousand square feet. Confers with school personnel, including Principal, regarding issues or activities. Assures proper methods are followed and quality and quantity standards are maintained.
- Responds to emergencies and situations on 24/7 call basis. All facility operations department team members are considered essential personnel per the district’s definition of report status to district-wide closures and other events.
- Inspects assigned facility for proper utilization of staff’s time and district materials and equipment. Responsible for daily housekeeping and preventive maintenance activities to ensure compliance with sanitary and hygiene standards.
- Manages budget for assigned facility. Ensures effective fiscal management and oversight of the operations, supply, and over-time budget accounts.
- Responds to Level One grievances for one labor organization. Understands and enforces labor agreements and departmental procedures and rules as well as understand labor laws and policies.
- Responsible for issuance of disciplinary actions as needed for assigned personnel at one facility.
- Maintains the building and equipment, including minor maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, plumbing, electrical devices, furniture, mechanical devices and building fixtures. Work in conjunction with Facility Maintenance on major and emergency repairs. Develop and implements plans and programs to improve facility efficiency.
- Ensures physical safety and security of assigned facility and occupants; including adherence to proper maintenance of fire/security alarms, and emergency lighting. Assist facility administration in coordination of security procedures such as fire and lock-down drills/procedures. Responsible for safety instruction and supervision of assigned personnel.
- Assists in managing a workforce career development and effective training program to include promotion, progression and hiring plans and activities. Train, assign, supervise and evaluates the work of assigned personnel.
- Provides regular activity and status reports to management and staff on building conditions and inspection results.
- Recommends purchase of materials and equipment; may meet with vendors and evaluate new products; may requisition a wide variety of chemicals, tools, supplies, and equipment.
- Screens new employees for hire, conduct interviews, and make recommendations for employment. Submits required documentation to Human Resources to begin the process of on-boarding employee.
- Assists in the development, implementation, control, and distribution of Quality Assurance and Quality Control practices, standards, methodologies and metrics associated with assignments. Ensures suppliers and vendors meet established quality requirements.
What You’ll Need:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Facility Technician
Pull your SOC code before applying
Facility Technician roles file under SOC 49-9071 (Maintenance and Repair Workers) or 17-3026 (Industrial Engineering Technologists). Confirm which code an employer used in past LCA filings so you can match your resume language to their petition framing.
Search employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in facilities and maintenance roles. Targeting companies that have sponsored this title before cuts the time spent convincing HR that sponsorship is possible.
Document your degree-to-role connection early
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation status for technical roles. Prepare a credential evaluation showing your engineering or facilities management degree directly supports the job duties, not just general technical work. Do this before you get an offer.
Target cap-exempt employers in healthcare and higher education
Hospitals, university facilities departments, and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt H-1B employers. A cap-exempt petition can file any time of year, bypassing the April lottery entirely. Prioritize these if you need work authorization before October 1.
Verify the offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage
Before accepting an offer, check the OFLC Wage Search for the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above this level, and underpaying is a common reason petitions draw USCIS scrutiny.
File I-129 with premium processing if your start date is tight
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months. If your current OPT or status expires close to the October 1 cap-subject start date, ask your employer to use USCIS premium processing, which targets a 15-business-day decision on the petition.
H-1B Visa Facility Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Facility Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. If the job requires at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or a directly related technical field as a minimum requirement, it can qualify. Roles framed as general maintenance or repair work, where any background is acceptable, typically do not meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Facility Technician positions most consistently?
Healthcare systems, semiconductor and advanced manufacturing facilities, pharmaceutical companies, and large research universities file H-1B petitions for Facility Technicians most regularly. These employers run complex, regulated environments where degree-level technical knowledge is a documented job requirement, which supports the specialty occupation argument. You can browse verified sponsoring employers by industry on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Facility Technician employer mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was properly approved and you've been maintaining valid status. The new employer files a new I-129 petition and must meet prevailing wage requirements for your role and location.
What documentation does my employer need to file an H-1B petition for a Facility Technician role?
Your employer starts by filing a Labor Condition Application with the DOL, certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the role's SOC code and work location. Once the LCA is certified, they file Form I-129 with USCIS along with your degree credentials, a credential evaluation if your degree is foreign, and a detailed job duties description tying the role to the specialty occupation requirement.
How do I find out if a Facility Technician job posting is at a company that sponsors H-1B visas?
Check whether the employer has a history of filing LCAs for facilities or maintenance roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL Labor Condition Application filing history by employer and occupation, so you can see whether a company has sponsored this role type before approaching them. Targeting employers with prior filings in this category avoids the delay of educating HR about the process from scratch.