H-2A Visa Maintenance Jobs
Maintenance jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship are available on farms, orchards, and agricultural facilities that need workers to keep irrigation systems, equipment, and structures operational through the growing season. Employers provide free housing and transportation, pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, and file the H-2A petition on your behalf.
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The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking to hire a Grounds Maintenance Student Worker for the Facilities Maintenance Services Department.
Note: This position is subject to a pre-employment, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test. The candidate selected for hire will be required to sign a form acknowledging this policy.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily grounds maintenance duties;
- Drive carts on busy campus roads along with pedestrians;
- Pick up trash and recyclables throughout campus;
- Remove garbage from trashcans and install new liners;
- Sweep debris from sidewalks, gutters, and where necessary throughout campus;
- Springtime week removal and planter bed season prep, which includes removal of excess material to lay new mulch;
- Mulching of beds with bark mulch, decomposed granite material, and river rock as instructed by supervisor;
- Perform grounds care such as, mowing, trimming, and clean up; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno;
- Candidate must be dependable, reliable, thorough, motivated, and detail oriented;
- Candidate must be able to work as a member of a team and follow instructions;
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
This position requires:
- Walking or standing to a significant degree;
- Pushing and/or pulling;
- Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
- Exposure to hot and cold temperatures when working outside.
Schedule
Expected hours to work per week during semester: 25
Expected hours to work per week during breaks: up to 40
Shifts will be scheduled between Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
This is subject to change based on organizational needs.
Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 1
$13.00/ hr.
Required Attachment(s)
- Resume/CV – (required)
- Cover Letter – (optional)
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking to hire a Grounds Maintenance Student Worker for the Facilities Maintenance Services Department.
Note: This position is subject to a pre-employment, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test. The candidate selected for hire will be required to sign a form acknowledging this policy.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily grounds maintenance duties;
- Drive carts on busy campus roads along with pedestrians;
- Pick up trash and recyclables throughout campus;
- Remove garbage from trashcans and install new liners;
- Sweep debris from sidewalks, gutters, and where necessary throughout campus;
- Springtime week removal and planter bed season prep, which includes removal of excess material to lay new mulch;
- Mulching of beds with bark mulch, decomposed granite material, and river rock as instructed by supervisor;
- Perform grounds care such as, mowing, trimming, and clean up; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno;
- Candidate must be dependable, reliable, thorough, motivated, and detail oriented;
- Candidate must be able to work as a member of a team and follow instructions;
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
This position requires:
- Walking or standing to a significant degree;
- Pushing and/or pulling;
- Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
- Exposure to hot and cold temperatures when working outside.
Schedule
Expected hours to work per week during semester: 25
Expected hours to work per week during breaks: up to 40
Shifts will be scheduled between Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
This is subject to change based on organizational needs.
Compensation Grade
Student Employee Level 1
$13.00/ hr.
Required Attachment(s)
- Resume/CV – (required)
- Cover Letter – (optional)
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Maintenance Jobs
Pull your O*NET profile before applying
Maintenance roles under H-2A visa are classified by specific DOL occupation codes. Pull your O*NET profile for agricultural equipment repair or general maintenance to confirm which tasks match your experience before employers review your application.
Verify the AEWR rate for your state
H-2A maintenance wages are set by the DOL Adverse Effect Wage Rate, which varies by state and changes annually. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the current rate for the state where you'll work before accepting any offer.
Target employers with active H-2A job orders
Search Migrate Mate to find agricultural employers who've already filed H-2A job orders for maintenance roles. These employers have passed DOL recruitment requirements, so you're entering a pipeline that's built for sponsorship rather than cold-pitching unprepared hiring managers.
Document your equipment certifications now
Farms frequently list tractor operation, welding, or irrigation system repair as required skills. Gather any certifications or prior employer letters confirming hands-on maintenance experience before you apply. Gaps in documentation are a common reason offers stall.
Ask employers about the three-fourths guarantee
H-2A law requires employers to offer you work for at least three-fourths of the contract period. Get the total workweek hours in writing before your start date so you know the minimum hours you're protected for under federal regulations.
Confirm the job order period of need matches your availability
USCIS approves H-2A petitions for specific start and end dates tied to the employer's agricultural calendar. Make sure the job order's period of need aligns with your actual availability, since arriving after the start date can complicate your status.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Maintenance jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search for agricultural maintenance positions where the employer has already committed to H-2A sponsorship. Because H-2A requires employers to file a job order with DOL before hiring, every listing you find this way comes with sponsorship built into the role rather than being something you negotiate after the fact.
What housing and transportation obligations does an H-2A employer have for maintenance workers?
Your H-2A employer must provide free housing that meets federal and state safety standards for the entire contract period, including any time before work begins. They're also required to cover transportation costs from your home country to the worksite and back at the end of your contract, plus daily transportation between your housing and the job.
Can a maintenance role qualify for H-2A if the work isn't directly in the fields?
Yes. DOL allows H-2A certification for maintenance positions that support agricultural operations, such as repairing irrigation systems, maintaining farm equipment, or keeping facilities operational during planting or harvest seasons. The role must be temporary or seasonal and tied to the employer's agricultural production cycle, not a year-round permanent position.
What happens if my H-2A contract ends early due to equipment downtime or weather delays?
H-2A regulations include a three-fourths guarantee: your employer must offer you work for at least three-fourths of the workdays in the contract period. If they can't provide that, they're required to pay you for the missed hours anyway. If the job order is terminated entirely before completion, the employer must also cover your return transportation costs.