H-1B Visa Maintenance Technician Jobs
Maintenance Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, facilities management, and critical infrastructure regularly file LCAs for these roles. Use this page to find companies with active H-1B filing history for Maintenance Technician positions.
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We are the people who give possibilities purpose.
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
Support the operation, maintenance, problem solving, and repair of sterilization equipment, facility systems, and critical utilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for maintaining sterilization equipment and associated support systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, steam, vacuum, nitrogen, chilled water, and hot water systems. The Maintenance Technician partners with production and engineering teams to improve equipment uptime, support preventive maintenance programs, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.
Schedule: Must be available to work within operating hours of 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Actual scheduled shift will be assigned based on business needs. Participation in an on-call rotation may be required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, maintain, fix, repair, and support sterilization equipment and associated utility systems.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on sterilization equipment, facility systems, and production support equipment.
- Fix and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, steam, evacuated systems, nitrogen supply, cooled water, and heated water systems.
- Support the startup, operation, and monitoring of critical utilities and process equipment.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns, determine root causes, and implement effective repairs to minimize downtime.
- Perform routine maintenance activities including inspections, equipment adjustments, lubrication, part replacement, and system testing.
- Coordinate and work alongside contractors and vendors during specialized projects, installations, and maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure work is completed in accordance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Support facility upkeep through general maintenance activities, including plumbing, electrical work, HVAC maintenance, and general building repairs.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Follow FDA cGMP requirements and all BD safety, environmental, and quality policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Experience solving and repairing industrial equipment, facility systems, or manufacturing support equipment.
- Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, and operating procedures.
- Basic digital literacy and experience documenting maintenance activities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of a maintenance role, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, and working in industrial environments.
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation as required.
Preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceutical, sterilization, or regulated production environment.
- Experience maintaining boilers, steam systems, vacuum systems, chilled water systems, compressed gases, or other critical utilities.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability practices.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, welding, and fabrication equipment.
- Familiarity with FDA cGMP requirements and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience working with contractors, vendors, and multi-functional teams to support facility and equipment maintenance.
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Primary Work Location
USA UT - Sandy
Work Shift
US BD 3rd Shift 11pm-730am (United States of America)
INTRODUCTION
We are the people who give possibilities purpose.
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
Support the operation, maintenance, problem solving, and repair of sterilization equipment, facility systems, and critical utilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for maintaining sterilization equipment and associated support systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, steam, vacuum, nitrogen, chilled water, and hot water systems. The Maintenance Technician partners with production and engineering teams to improve equipment uptime, support preventive maintenance programs, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.
Schedule: Must be available to work within operating hours of 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Actual scheduled shift will be assigned based on business needs. Participation in an on-call rotation may be required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, maintain, fix, repair, and support sterilization equipment and associated utility systems.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on sterilization equipment, facility systems, and production support equipment.
- Fix and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, steam, evacuated systems, nitrogen supply, cooled water, and heated water systems.
- Support the startup, operation, and monitoring of critical utilities and process equipment.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns, determine root causes, and implement effective repairs to minimize downtime.
- Perform routine maintenance activities including inspections, equipment adjustments, lubrication, part replacement, and system testing.
- Coordinate and work alongside contractors and vendors during specialized projects, installations, and maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure work is completed in accordance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Support facility upkeep through general maintenance activities, including plumbing, electrical work, HVAC maintenance, and general building repairs.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Follow FDA cGMP requirements and all BD safety, environmental, and quality policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Experience solving and repairing industrial equipment, facility systems, or manufacturing support equipment.
- Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, and operating procedures.
- Basic digital literacy and experience documenting maintenance activities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of a maintenance role, including standing, walking, climbing, bending, and working in industrial environments.
- Ability to participate in an on-call rotation as required.
Preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceutical, sterilization, or regulated production environment.
- Experience maintaining boilers, steam systems, vacuum systems, chilled water systems, compressed gases, or other critical utilities.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability practices.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, welding, and fabrication equipment.
- Familiarity with FDA cGMP requirements and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience working with contractors, vendors, and multi-functional teams to support facility and equipment maintenance.
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Primary Work Location
USA UT - Sandy
Work Shift
US BD 3rd Shift 11pm-730am (United States of America)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Maintenance Technician
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
H-1B approval hinges on your role meeting the specialty occupation standard. Pull the O*NET profile for Maintenance Technicians and confirm your employer's job description requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree or equivalent experience.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code before you negotiate, so your offered salary clears the LCA threshold from day one.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early in your search
Employers sponsoring H-1B workers must be enrolled in E-Verify. Filter your job search to companies already using E-Verify, they've cleared a key compliance step and are more likely to have an established H-1B filing process. Use Migrate Mate to surface these employers by role and location.
Distinguish field service from facilities maintenance roles
Some Maintenance Technician postings involve primarily manual trade skills that USCIS may not classify as specialty occupation. Target roles in automated manufacturing, HVAC controls, or industrial systems where engineering-level qualifications are explicitly required in the job description.
Secure your LCA before your start date is set
The LCA must be certified by DOL before USCIS can adjudicate the I-129 petition. Ask your employer to begin LCA filing as soon as you receive a verbal offer so certification delays don't push your start date past the H-1B cap-subject filing window.
Document foreign credentials with a credential evaluation
If your engineering or technical degree is from outside the U.S., get a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before your employer files the I-129. USCIS frequently issues RFEs when foreign degree equivalency isn't established upfront in the petition package.
H-1B Visa Maintenance Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Maintenance Technician jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
They can, but not automatically. USCIS requires the role to meet the specialty occupation standard, meaning the position must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial technology. Roles that accept any degree or substitute trade experience without a degree requirement often face RFEs or denials. The job description and employer's internal requirements are critical.
How do I find Maintenance Technician employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B filing history by employer and job title, so you can identify which companies have sponsored Maintenance Technician roles before. This is more reliable than assuming any employer will sponsor, since many manufacturers and facilities operators have never filed an H-1B petition and won't start for a single hire.
What SOC code applies to Maintenance Technicians for the LCA prevailing wage?
Most Maintenance Technician roles fall under SOC 49-9071 (Maintenance and Repair Workers, General) or 49-9041 (Industrial Machinery Mechanics), depending on the scope of work. Your employer's HR team or immigration attorney selects the code, but it directly determines the prevailing wage floor. Run the OFLC Wage Search with both codes for your work location to understand which classification supports a competitive offer.
Can my H-1B employer change my work location after I'm approved?
Yes, but it triggers a new LCA obligation. If your employer moves you to a worksite not covered by the original LCA, they must file an amended LCA for the new location before you begin working there. Maintenance Technicians who travel between multiple client sites or facilities need to confirm whether their employer has filed a blanket LCA or whether each site requires separate coverage.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Maintenance Technician role?
USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination, during which you can pursue a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer petition. The new petition can be filed while you're still in the grace period, and you may be able to start the new role once the receipt notice is issued under portability rules. Document your termination date carefully, as the 60-day window begins on your last day of employment.