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Maintenance roles that require specialized technical knowledge, industrial systems, HVAC, electrical, or facilities management, can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related engineering or technical field. Employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and property management regularly file LCAs for these positions.
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Acknowledged for your proficiency as a Maintenance Mechanic
Are you a skilled Maintenance Mechanic seeking a career that combines your technical expertise with a sense of purpose? Look no further! Encompass Health is looking for skilled Maintenance Mechanics seeking purposeful careers. Join us as a crucial member ensuring facility reliability and functionality, contributing to a workplace close to home and heart. Be the driving force behind maintenance, ensuring a secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Your role spans executing preventative maintenance, repairs, and tasks across hospital systems, including equipment, utilities, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, as well as light construction, painting, groundskeeping, security, and floor care. Ready to make a meaningful impact while leveraging your craft? Explore this opportunity with us and help keep our operations running smoothly.
A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Become the Maintenance Mechanic you always wanted to be
- Safely and effectively test and operate emergency power supply system (EPSS) and its components.
- Install/maintain/repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic, oxygen, and telephone systems.
- Work independently in the specified time frame as assigned per job task under the direction of the supervisor.
- Retain auto, carpentry, phone, pneumatics, stationary engineer, hydraulics, and computer skills.
- Plan, interpret, examine, draw, and record work; report daily completion to supervisor.
- Perform all types of control maintenance, building construction and repair, and equipment overhaul within required time frame.
- Maintain a working knowledge of all facility systems and all applicable regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Licensing in a specialty field such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC is preferred.
- Valid driver's license may be required.
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Previous experience in preventative maintenance, equipment repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and/or construction required. Healthcare experience is a plus.
- May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed.
- Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Must demonstrate the ability to tolerate frequent position changes such as twisting, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and bending positions for complete shift.
- Ability to work on ladders and scaffolds and be able to sit, stand, and walk for momentary to extended periods of time.
- Ability to safely work with hazardous materials.
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
Maintenance Mechanic Career Opportunity
Acknowledged for your proficiency as a Maintenance Mechanic
Are you a skilled Maintenance Mechanic seeking a career that combines your technical expertise with a sense of purpose? Look no further! Encompass Health is looking for skilled Maintenance Mechanics seeking purposeful careers. Join us as a crucial member ensuring facility reliability and functionality, contributing to a workplace close to home and heart. Be the driving force behind maintenance, ensuring a secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Your role spans executing preventative maintenance, repairs, and tasks across hospital systems, including equipment, utilities, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, as well as light construction, painting, groundskeeping, security, and floor care. Ready to make a meaningful impact while leveraging your craft? Explore this opportunity with us and help keep our operations running smoothly.
A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in the growth opportunities we offer and how our team unites for the greater good of our patients. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Become the Maintenance Mechanic you always wanted to be
- Safely and effectively test and operate emergency power supply system (EPSS) and its components.
- Install/maintain/repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, pneumatic, oxygen, and telephone systems.
- Work independently in the specified time frame as assigned per job task under the direction of the supervisor.
- Retain auto, carpentry, phone, pneumatics, stationary engineer, hydraulics, and computer skills.
- Plan, interpret, examine, draw, and record work; report daily completion to supervisor.
- Perform all types of control maintenance, building construction and repair, and equipment overhaul within required time frame.
- Maintain a working knowledge of all facility systems and all applicable regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Licensing in a specialty field such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC is preferred.
- Valid driver's license may be required.
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Previous experience in preventative maintenance, equipment repair, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and/or construction required. Healthcare experience is a plus.
- May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed.
- Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Must demonstrate the ability to tolerate frequent position changes such as twisting, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, and bending positions for complete shift.
- Ability to work on ladders and scaffolds and be able to sit, stand, and walk for momentary to extended periods of time.
- Ability to safely work with hazardous materials.
The Encompass Health Way
We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Maintenance
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Maintenance positions only qualify for H-1B if the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just general technical experience. Pull the O*NET profile for your exact job title to confirm the listed education requirements before applying.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer must pay the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Run your job title and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offer meets Level I through Level IV wage requirements before signing anything.
Target employers already filing LCAs for your role
Find H-1B sponsoring employers in Maintenance by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application filing history so you can see which companies have actively sponsored roles matching your occupation code.
Prepare a degree equivalency evaluation early
If your engineering or technical degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization before applying. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalency for Maintenance specialty occupation claims more closely than for traditional engineering titles.
Understand how your employer files the LCA
Your employer submits the Labor Condition Application through DOL's FLAG system before filing the I-129 petition with USCIS. Confirm your prospective employer has done this before for technical roles, not just office positions, since Maintenance LCA job descriptions face higher RFE risk.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your H-1B employment ends, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer. Prioritize facilities management companies, hospitals, and industrial manufacturers, since these sectors file Maintenance LCAs year-round and can transfer your existing petition.
H-1B Visa Maintenance: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Maintenance jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Maintenance roles qualify for H-1B only when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical or engineering field, such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or facilities management. General maintenance technician roles that accept any background or trade certification typically do not meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Maintenance professionals?
Healthcare systems, commercial real estate operators, manufacturing facilities, and utility companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Maintenance roles. These employers regularly file LCAs because their facilities require engineering-level knowledge for complex systems. You can filter by employer and occupation code on Migrate Mate to identify which companies have active filing history.
What does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement mean for Maintenance roles?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific Maintenance occupation title and the geographic area where you'll work. The wage level depends on your experience and the complexity of the role. You can verify the applicable wage before accepting an offer using the OFLC Wage Search, which lets you look up rates by SOC code and location.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Maintenance employer?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your current status is valid and you've been lawfully employed. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and submit an I-129 petition naming the specific Maintenance role you'll fill.
What documentation does my employer need to sponsor me for a Maintenance H-1B?
Your employer needs a certified LCA from DOL, your academic credentials showing a relevant degree, a detailed job description confirming the role requires that specific degree, and a completed I-129 petition filed with USCIS. For Maintenance roles, the job description is especially important because USCIS often issues RFEs questioning whether the duties justify a specialty occupation classification.