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Maintenance Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related technical field. Employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and commercial real estate are active H-1B filers for this SOC code. Your degree field and job duties must align for USCIS to approve the specialty occupation classification.
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Join Bell Partners and be a difference maker.
At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Maintenance Manager manages, directs, supervises and performs maintenance services for the community and supervises the Maintenance staff. This position is responsible for interior and exterior maintenance, repairs, and grounds keeping for the beauty, safety, security, and wellbeing of the community.
What you’ll do to make a difference:
- Recruit, hire, train and supervise all maintenance associates and conduct regular performance appraisals. Provide feedback to associates with the assistance of the Community Manager
- Ensure that the community and its grounds are in good repair and provide a safe and attractive environment for residents
- Inspect the community and grounds regularly, identify any areas in need of repair
- Maintain grounds, coordinate lawn service and other outdoor grounds service from approved vendors as needed
- Must set up and maintain the Community Compliance Manual for the community according to specifications
- Respond to all repair requests and maintenance concerns from residents and staff
- Prepare apartments for new residents
- Ensure proper removal and disposal of trash
- Ensure that all maintenance items are kept in a safe area to prevent injuries to residents, associates, and visitors
- Maintain availability to residents, management, staff, on a regular predictable basis
- Attend required meetings and training programs
- Must follow all safety/OSHA Requirements
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Additional duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you bring to our team:
- High School degree or equivalent is required
- 2-5 years previous maintenance experience preferably in a multi-family housing environment
- Personnel Supervisory experience preferred
- EPA 608 Type I and Type II certifications, along with a current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification, is required
- Understanding and ability to repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry and mechanical systems
- Proficiency in computer skills such as Ops Technology, e-mail
- Available to work days and evenings, weekdays, and weekends
- Must demonstrate support of Bell Core Values
- Must demonstrate ability to provide exceptional customer service
- Must demonstrate ability to successfully work on a team
- Must be able to clearly communicate both orally and in writing
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- Walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and lifting to 80 lbs.
- Ability to work with mechanical and electrical equipment, as well as hazardous materials
- Must be comfortable with heights and moving heavy objects
What we can offer you:
- Opportunities for career growth
- BI-weekly on-call stipend
- Cell phone allowance
- Total rewards benefits package
- Family health insurance, 401(k) match, Vacation, Personal Days, and Sick time
- Customized training programs
- Associate referral bonus plan
- Diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment
- A culture that empowers you to make a difference
About Bell Partners
Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. Our people are the most important part of our company. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference.
Join Bell to be a difference maker. Apply today!
Bell Partners reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INTRODUCTION
Join Bell Partners and be a difference maker.
At Bell Partners, our mission is to be the apartment company of choice by creating value and honoring commitments to our residents, partners, and associates. We proudly serve our community of 85,000+ homes across 13 states and the District of Columbia. As stewards entrusted to contribute with care and appreciation, our 2,000 associates succeed in a dynamic space where everyone impacts. We take pride in producing outstanding results and fostering a work environment that allows everyone to contribute to their fullest potential. We rise above industry standards when every associate embraces their unique role and seizes the opportunity to make an impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Maintenance Manager manages, directs, supervises and performs maintenance services for the community and supervises the Maintenance staff. This position is responsible for interior and exterior maintenance, repairs, and grounds keeping for the beauty, safety, security, and wellbeing of the community.
What you’ll do to make a difference:
- Recruit, hire, train and supervise all maintenance associates and conduct regular performance appraisals. Provide feedback to associates with the assistance of the Community Manager
- Ensure that the community and its grounds are in good repair and provide a safe and attractive environment for residents
- Inspect the community and grounds regularly, identify any areas in need of repair
- Maintain grounds, coordinate lawn service and other outdoor grounds service from approved vendors as needed
- Must set up and maintain the Community Compliance Manual for the community according to specifications
- Respond to all repair requests and maintenance concerns from residents and staff
- Prepare apartments for new residents
- Ensure proper removal and disposal of trash
- Ensure that all maintenance items are kept in a safe area to prevent injuries to residents, associates, and visitors
- Maintain availability to residents, management, staff, on a regular predictable basis
- Attend required meetings and training programs
- Must follow all safety/OSHA Requirements
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Additional duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you bring to our team:
- High School degree or equivalent is required
- 2-5 years previous maintenance experience preferably in a multi-family housing environment
- Personnel Supervisory experience preferred
- EPA 608 Type I and Type II certifications, along with a current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification, is required
- Understanding and ability to repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry and mechanical systems
- Proficiency in computer skills such as Ops Technology, e-mail
- Available to work days and evenings, weekdays, and weekends
- Must demonstrate support of Bell Core Values
- Must demonstrate ability to provide exceptional customer service
- Must demonstrate ability to successfully work on a team
- Must be able to clearly communicate both orally and in writing
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- Walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and lifting to 80 lbs.
- Ability to work with mechanical and electrical equipment, as well as hazardous materials
- Must be comfortable with heights and moving heavy objects
What we can offer you:
- Opportunities for career growth
- BI-weekly on-call stipend
- Cell phone allowance
- Total rewards benefits package
- Family health insurance, 401(k) match, Vacation, Personal Days, and Sick time
- Customized training programs
- Associate referral bonus plan
- Diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment
- A culture that empowers you to make a difference
About Bell Partners
Our purpose at Bell Partners is to create communities our residents are proud to call home. We currently own or manage over 85,000 homes in North America and continue to grow. Our people are the most important part of our company. We believe in building a culture that encourages our associates to invest in and serve one another, while pushing each other to take risks, allowing us to grow together and make a difference.
Join Bell to be a difference maker. Apply today!
Bell Partners reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Maintenance Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to Maintenance Manager duties. An engineering or facilities management degree strengthens your case. A business or unrelated degree often triggers an RFE, so document any technical coursework that bridges the gap.
Pull LCA filings before targeting employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter Maintenance Manager roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts your search to companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process for this specific job title.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Look up Maintenance Manager wage levels by metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level, so know your floor.
Document your technical scope in writing
Maintenance Manager is sometimes classified as a general management role, which can complicate specialty occupation approval. Get your job offer letter to specify engineering systems, building automation, or technical infrastructure responsibilities that require your degree.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment for STEM OPT transitions
If you're bridging from OPT or STEM OPT to H-1B sponsorship, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your OPT end date. Ask HR to confirm enrollment status early in the offer process, not after you've accepted.
Use O*NET to defend specialty occupation classification
The O*NET profile for Maintenance Managers lists the typical education and knowledge requirements for the role. Reference it when working with your employer's attorney to build the specialty occupation argument in the H-1B petition.
H-1B Visa Maintenance Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Maintenance Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A Maintenance Manager overseeing complex mechanical, electrical, or building automation systems with an engineering degree is far more defensible than a generalist facilities role. Your job description and degree field both matter.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Maintenance Manager positions?
Manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare systems, and large commercial real estate operators are among the more active H-1B filers for Maintenance Manager roles. These industries rely on technically credentialed managers to oversee regulated equipment and compliance-driven maintenance programs. You can browse verified H-1B sponsors for this title on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and location.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers as a Maintenance Manager?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer under H-1B portability rules, but the new employer must file a new petition before your current status ends. You can start working for the new employer once the transfer petition is received by USCIS, not when it's approved. Your new job duties must also continue to meet specialty occupation requirements.
Can my employer sponsor me for H-1B without a four-year degree if I have extensive experience?
USCIS allows a combination of education and experience to substitute for a bachelor's degree in some cases, typically three years of specialized experience per year of missing education. For Maintenance Manager roles, this argument is harder to make because the specialty occupation standard requires theoretical knowledge normally acquired through a degree program, not just hands-on experience.
What should I do if my H-1B petition for a Maintenance Manager role receives an RFE?
An RFE for a Maintenance Manager petition usually challenges the specialty occupation classification. Your employer's attorney should respond with documentation showing the role requires a degree in a specific technical field, industry norms for the position, and evidence your duties align with that field. Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the O*NET profile can support the response.