H-1B1 Chile Visa Facilities Manager Jobs
H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship gives Chilean facilities managers a direct path to U.S. employment without a lottery. With a 1,400-visa annual cap that rarely fills and consulate-based processing, you can pursue roles in building operations, corporate real estate, and property management faster than most work visa routes allow.
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Under the general direction of the Director, UCLA Health System Facilities, incumbent will develop, implement and then manage the operation of an all-inclusive preventative and reactive maintenance program and service, for the approximately 280 subject outlying UCLA Health Community Clinic locations. This will include the development of the overall service model, staffing plan, logistics plan, CMMS selection and implementation, etc.; subsequently, manage the day to day preventative and reactive maintenance efforts and inspections/testing designed to ensure an appropriate Environment of Care and Life Safety physical environments in all subject building locations; maintain subject premises in consistent compliance, from a built environment/Life safety standpoint, with the requirements of all applicable regulatory agencies and their proxies (including but not limited to: CMS, CDPH, State Board of Pharmacy, TJC, Cal OSHA, CARB, CUPA, Municipal and State entities, etc.); manage a team of senior superintendents, two admin analysts, and approximately 40 (exact number TBD by incumbent) union-represented skilled and nonskilled trade employees consisting of facility mechanics, plumbers, electricians, etc., as well as numerous specialized external vendors, including UCLA Campus Facilities Management; assist in representing UCLA Health to all regulatory agencies and their proxies during all scheduled and unannounced surveys/complaint validations; actively engage in risk management activities; work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team setting to advance the overall goals of the Health System as determined by Leadership; actively promote a culture of safety, engagement, equity, and inclusiveness; maintain departmental expenditures within budget. Has significant responsibility to achieve above stated goals through subordinate in-house leaders and outside vendor Forman/service managers.
Salary Range: $119,700.00 - $272,700.00 Annually
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience Managing all aspects of at least one skilled, Union-represented trade providing preventative and reactive maintenance to at least 100 separate buildings within California.
- Journeyman Plumber, Electrician, HVAC Technician or related Journeyman License
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing/Life Safety Engineering, Power generation Technology, or related fields, and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Working knowledge of general building codes, standards and regulatory agencies relevant to building systems in business occupancies within California.
- Working knowledge of common Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Skills derived from directly operating and interacting with at least one CMMS over at least 100 separate buildings.
- Effective time management and communication skills to help navigate a very dynamic hospital environment.
- Ability to relate symbiotically and enthusiastically to individuals within a very large, diverse group of stakeholders.
- Leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate both a represented workforce and diverse external vendor pool.
- Ability, confidence and willingness to make sound decisions in critical, dynamic situations, tempered by a strong sense of judgement to know when escalation is needed vs. reaction.
- Ability and willingness to adjust to changing expectations, demands, and other conditions beyond incumbent’s control.
- C-10, C-20, or C-36 Contractor’s License preferred
Description
Under the general direction of the Director, UCLA Health System Facilities, incumbent will develop, implement and then manage the operation of an all-inclusive preventative and reactive maintenance program and service, for the approximately 280 subject outlying UCLA Health Community Clinic locations. This will include the development of the overall service model, staffing plan, logistics plan, CMMS selection and implementation, etc.; subsequently, manage the day to day preventative and reactive maintenance efforts and inspections/testing designed to ensure an appropriate Environment of Care and Life Safety physical environments in all subject building locations; maintain subject premises in consistent compliance, from a built environment/Life safety standpoint, with the requirements of all applicable regulatory agencies and their proxies (including but not limited to: CMS, CDPH, State Board of Pharmacy, TJC, Cal OSHA, CARB, CUPA, Municipal and State entities, etc.); manage a team of senior superintendents, two admin analysts, and approximately 40 (exact number TBD by incumbent) union-represented skilled and nonskilled trade employees consisting of facility mechanics, plumbers, electricians, etc., as well as numerous specialized external vendors, including UCLA Campus Facilities Management; assist in representing UCLA Health to all regulatory agencies and their proxies during all scheduled and unannounced surveys/complaint validations; actively engage in risk management activities; work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team setting to advance the overall goals of the Health System as determined by Leadership; actively promote a culture of safety, engagement, equity, and inclusiveness; maintain departmental expenditures within budget. Has significant responsibility to achieve above stated goals through subordinate in-house leaders and outside vendor Forman/service managers.
Salary Range: $119,700.00 - $272,700.00 Annually
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience Managing all aspects of at least one skilled, Union-represented trade providing preventative and reactive maintenance to at least 100 separate buildings within California.
- Journeyman Plumber, Electrician, HVAC Technician or related Journeyman License
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing/Life Safety Engineering, Power generation Technology, or related fields, and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Working knowledge of general building codes, standards and regulatory agencies relevant to building systems in business occupancies within California.
- Working knowledge of common Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Skills derived from directly operating and interacting with at least one CMMS over at least 100 separate buildings.
- Effective time management and communication skills to help navigate a very dynamic hospital environment.
- Ability to relate symbiotically and enthusiastically to individuals within a very large, diverse group of stakeholders.
- Leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate both a represented workforce and diverse external vendor pool.
- Ability, confidence and willingness to make sound decisions in critical, dynamic situations, tempered by a strong sense of judgement to know when escalation is needed vs. reaction.
- Ability and willingness to adjust to changing expectations, demands, and other conditions beyond incumbent’s control.
- C-10, C-20, or C-36 Contractor’s License preferred
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Facilities Manager
Translate your credentials into U.S. standards
Chilean facilities certifications don't automatically map to U.S. employer expectations. Cross-reference your experience against the O*NET profile for Facilities Managers to frame your background in terms U.S. hiring teams recognize during screening.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Facilities Manager roles require an employer-filed Labor Condition Application before your H-1B1 Chile consular appointment. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have sponsored this occupation before, so you're not educating HR from scratch.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation criteria
Not every facilities title qualifies under H-1B1 Chile rules. Focus on positions explicitly requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a related technical field, not generalist building maintenance or janitorial management roles.
Request wage-level documentation before signing
Your employer must certify a prevailing wage through DOL before filing the LCA. Ask for the wage level designation and cross-check it against the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and work location to verify you're classified correctly.
Prepare your non-immigrant intent evidence early
Unlike H-1B visa, the H-1B1 Chile visa requires you to demonstrate non-immigrant intent at the consulate. Gather ties to Chile, such as property records or family documentation, before your interview to address this requirement directly.
Time your application around the consular backlog
The 1,400-visa cap for Chilean nationals rarely fills, but consulate appointment availability at Santiago can vary by season. Apply for your appointment immediately after the LCA is certified rather than waiting until your start date is imminent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Facilities Manager role qualify for H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
It depends on how the position is defined. Facilities Manager roles that require a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or facilities management typically qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B1 Chile rules. Roles framed around general building maintenance or operations without a specific degree requirement are less likely to meet the standard. Your employer's job description and the LCA filing must reflect the degree requirement explicitly.
How does H-1B1 Chile differ from H-1B for Facilities Manager jobs?
H-1B1 Chile has no lottery, no USCIS petition filing, and a separate annual cap of 1,400 visas for Chilean nationals that has never been exhausted. H-1B requires USCIS to approve a Form I-129 petition, subjects you to the annual lottery, and can take months longer. For Facilities Manager roles, H-1B1 Chile means your employer files an LCA with DOL, and you apply directly at the U.S. consulate in Santiago without the USCIS step.
Where can I find Facilities Manager jobs with H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended platform for finding Facilities Manager positions where employers have confirmed H-1B1 Chile sponsorship history. Generic job boards don't filter by visa type or LCA filing history, which means you can spend significant time pursuing roles at companies that have never sponsored this visa category.
What documents does my employer need to file before my H-1B1 Chile consular appointment?
Your employer must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL through the FLAG system before your consulate appointment. The LCA certifies the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the Facilities Manager role in your work location. You'll bring the certified LCA, offer letter, and supporting credentials to your consulate interview in Santiago. USCIS is not involved in this filing.
Can I renew my H-1B1 Chile visa while working as a Facilities Manager in the U.S.?
H-1B1 Chile visas are granted in one-year increments and renewed at the consulate, not through USCIS. You'll need your employer to file an updated LCA for each renewal period. Unlike H-1B, there's no change-of-status option while inside the U.S., so renewal requires returning to Chile for a new consular appointment. Planning your renewal timeline around consulate appointment availability in Santiago is essential to avoid gaps in work authorization.