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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position is the junior level position and is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance, analyzing mechanical and electrical problems, and making adjustments, repairs, and replacements to ensure the continuous and safe functioning of all assigned equipment in the health care physical environment. This position functions under the guidance of a Maintenance Engineer II or above. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Operates, repairs, overhauls, services, and maintains equipment in all areas of the health care physical environment.
- Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance work on equipment based on manufacturers recommendations or required by code.
- Enters data into the established CMMS.
- Maintains clean equipment rooms and other areas to include AHU filter change out.
- Maintains equipment performance and repair records.
- Completes fire extinguisher inspection.
- Completes required after-hours on-call rotation.
- May assist in designing and implementing mechanical or electrical alterations to new and existing equipment in order to improve efficiency, performance, and extend the life of equipment.
- May assist in ensuring that all equipment and maintenance standards meet all regulatory compliance requirements mandated by local, state and federal agencies.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer functions.
- Ability to read blue prints.
- Ability to participate in after hours on-call rotation.
- Demonstrated, strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, or in a group.
- Ability to follow specific directions.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Qualifications
Required
- Eighteen (18) months of hands-on maintenance and repair experience in one (1) or more of the following areas: pipefitting, HVACR, steam-operated systems used for humidification and sterilization, pneumatic and electronic building control systems (BAC), plumbing systems, commercial or industrial laundry equipment, sterilizing equipment, gas or diesel engines and generators, kitchen and cafeteria equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, carpentry, troubleshooting, concrete laying, or welding and fabrication.
- Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies. This position involves a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 87145
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Mon. -Fri., 7:00am-3:30pm
Location Name Sugarhouse Health Center
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UCC CST 80H FM SHHC
Category Facilities/Trades/Materials
Workplace Set Up On-site
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position is the junior level position and is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance, analyzing mechanical and electrical problems, and making adjustments, repairs, and replacements to ensure the continuous and safe functioning of all assigned equipment in the health care physical environment. This position functions under the guidance of a Maintenance Engineer II or above. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Operates, repairs, overhauls, services, and maintains equipment in all areas of the health care physical environment.
- Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance work on equipment based on manufacturers recommendations or required by code.
- Enters data into the established CMMS.
- Maintains clean equipment rooms and other areas to include AHU filter change out.
- Maintains equipment performance and repair records.
- Completes fire extinguisher inspection.
- Completes required after-hours on-call rotation.
- May assist in designing and implementing mechanical or electrical alterations to new and existing equipment in order to improve efficiency, performance, and extend the life of equipment.
- May assist in ensuring that all equipment and maintenance standards meet all regulatory compliance requirements mandated by local, state and federal agencies.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer functions.
- Ability to read blue prints.
- Ability to participate in after hours on-call rotation.
- Demonstrated, strong interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, or in a group.
- Ability to follow specific directions.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Qualifications
Required
- Eighteen (18) months of hands-on maintenance and repair experience in one (1) or more of the following areas: pipefitting, HVACR, steam-operated systems used for humidification and sterilization, pneumatic and electronic building control systems (BAC), plumbing systems, commercial or industrial laundry equipment, sterilizing equipment, gas or diesel engines and generators, kitchen and cafeteria equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, carpentry, troubleshooting, concrete laying, or welding and fabrication.
- Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies. This position involves a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 87145
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Mon. -Fri., 7:00am-3:30pm
Location Name Sugarhouse Health Center
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UCC CST 80H FM SHHC
Category Facilities/Trades/Materials
Workplace Set Up On-site
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Verify your degree field matches
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Maintenance Engineer role. A general engineering degree usually qualifies, but a business or unrelated technical degree may trigger an RFE. Check the O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm accepted degree fields before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search DOL LCA disclosure data through Migrate Mate to identify which companies have filed for Maintenance Engineer roles specifically. Employers with recent filings already understand the H-1B process and are far less likely to withdraw an offer due to sponsorship concerns.
Request prevailing wage documentation early
Your employer must file an LCA certifying your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your region and job level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wage thresholds for your metro area before salary negotiations begin.
Prioritize manufacturing and utilities sectors
Facilities management, semiconductor manufacturing, chemical processing, and utilities companies file H-1B petitions for Maintenance Engineers at higher rates than other industries. Targeting these sectors concentrates your applications where sponsorship infrastructure already exists.
Account for the cap lottery in your timeline
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in June, your earliest cap-subject start is the following October. Negotiate a delayed start or explore whether the employer qualifies as cap-exempt before accepting.
Gather maintenance certifications before interviews
Employers filing H-1B petitions for Maintenance Engineers frequently include certifications like CMRP, EPA 608, or OSHA 30 in their specialty occupation justification to USCIS. Having these credentials documented strengthens the petition and signals you understand the compliance side of the role.
H-1B Visa Maintenance Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Maintenance Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS requires the position to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific engineering discipline. Roles focused on troubleshooting complex systems, managing automated equipment, or overseeing technical compliance tend to qualify. General handyman-type maintenance roles without a degree requirement typically do not.
How do I find companies that have sponsored H-1B visas for Maintenance Engineers?
DOL LCA disclosure data is publicly available and lists every employer that has filed for H-1B workers by job title. Migrate Mate surfaces this data filtered by occupation, so you can see which employers have active or recent Maintenance Engineer filings without manually sorting through raw government files.
What documentation should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Gather your degree transcripts, any engineering credentials or certifications, and a detailed job description that ties your duties to your educational background. USCIS scrutinizes Maintenance Engineer petitions for specialty occupation evidence, so having a clear degree-to-role narrative ready helps your employer's attorney build a stronger I-129 petition from the start.
Can I switch Maintenance Engineer employers after my H-1B is approved?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can change employers once your H-1B has been approved and you've worked for the sponsoring employer. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working for them as soon as the transfer receipt notice is issued, without waiting for final approval.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Maintenance Engineers most frequently?
Semiconductor fabrication, chemical manufacturing, utilities, aerospace, and large healthcare facility operators file LCAs for Maintenance Engineers at higher rates than other sectors. These industries operate complex, regulated equipment that requires engineering-level oversight, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument and creates consistent H-1B sponsorship demand year over year.