H-2A Visa Maintenance Technician Jobs
Maintenance Technician jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship place you on farms, orchards, and agricultural operations that need hands-on mechanical and facility support during peak seasons. H-2A employers must provide free housing, transportation, and pay at least the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, with no annual visa cap limiting available positions.
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Crescent Maintenance Technician is responsible to perform maintenance duties committed to meeting all our customer’s need, and people’s needs. Ensuring he operators as outlined in the Crescent Way - 3 P’s:
- Purpose
- Process
- People
While building on our culture of:
- Doing it Right
- Doing it Safe
- Doing it Well
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Safety
- Read and understand the Crescent Safety Playbook – Doing it Safe
- Ensure a safe work environment is maintained
- Engage in the Safety Observation process
- Complete maintenance tasks on time and correctly as assigned
- Ensure all equipment is operating safely
- Ensure all maintenance work is being completed in a safe manner
- Ensure a clean and organized work space, and hold themselves to a high standard and lives the “leave work areas better than found them”
- Continually seek out and remove forms of risk created by our equipment and equipment setup
People
- Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting capabilities
- Help in training for all other personnel at Crescent (FLO’s, Line Leaders, Machine Operators) who will interact and or operate with equipment
- Treat People with Respect and communicate in a professional manner
- Able to except direction and delegation from leaders
- Encourage People to take ownership and build relationships with other Key Crescent People
Productivity
- Look for new uses of technology and equipment, providing Crescent and customers with flexibility and improved productivity
- Participate in setups and ensure they are done correctly, safely and on time
- Complete all PM’s on time
- Look for and create Continuous improvement ideas
- Communicate issues and opportunities to the Maintenance Leader
Quality
- Ensure all equipment is operating in a manner that produces quality product
- Communicate any suspected quality issues to the appropriate person
- Participate in root cause analysis on quality issues and be part of corrective action development
- Provide consultation along with Quality leader and Ops leadership on all new builds to ensure “quality at the source” design
Customer Value
- Ensure the completion of all required PM’s – Crescent and Customer owned equipment
- Provide real time support to customer trials, samples and visits
Financial
- Responsible to specify, source and select cost effective equipment, spare parts and services
- Good decision making on repair / replacing parts and equipment
- Maintain a personal level of productivity
Cultural Competencies
Do It Right
- Doing what is right for our Customers, doing what is right for our Company and doing what is right for our People. Continually improving the quality of our product and services. Monitoring and measuring every key ingredient which could negatively impact our quality. Doing it Right ensures we will always be a Premier Service Provider.
Do It Safe
- Providing a safe environment and supporting our people to reach their highest potential. A safe environment where all forms of risk are assessed and controlled. A safe environment open to new ideas, where our people’s opinions and overall well-being count. A diverse environment where everyone fits and can be successful.
Do It Well
- Optimizing all our resources to efficiently and effectively perform all tasks well. Our overall productivity as a company reflects the thousands of activities performed well each and every day by everyone. At Crescent, our ability to Do it Well is a real source of pride valued by our customers.
Work Environment / Physical Demands
- Fast paced environment, requiring one to adapt to continuous changes in schedules, volumes, staffing and shift requirements
Systems Usage
- Kronos
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Other Equipment software applications
Performance Metrics and Trends
- Safety
- People
- Productivity
- Quality
- Customer Value
- Financial
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- 1+ years’ experience in equipment maintenance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experienced in packaging systems maintenance.
- Conveyor
- Drives and Motors
- Printers and Label applicators
- Basic Troubleshooting
We will absolutely know the Maintenance Technician Level 1 is successful if they can:
- Maintain the production equipment in a safe manner
- Improve productivity through idea and implementation of ideas
By completing this application, you are acknowledging the following:
- I am at least 18 years of age of older
- I can perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation
- I am a US Citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the US on an unrestricted basis
Pay Range
$28 - $30 USD
Position Summary
Crescent Maintenance Technician is responsible to perform maintenance duties committed to meeting all our customer’s need, and people’s needs. Ensuring he operators as outlined in the Crescent Way - 3 P’s:
- Purpose
- Process
- People
While building on our culture of:
- Doing it Right
- Doing it Safe
- Doing it Well
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Safety
- Read and understand the Crescent Safety Playbook – Doing it Safe
- Ensure a safe work environment is maintained
- Engage in the Safety Observation process
- Complete maintenance tasks on time and correctly as assigned
- Ensure all equipment is operating safely
- Ensure all maintenance work is being completed in a safe manner
- Ensure a clean and organized work space, and hold themselves to a high standard and lives the “leave work areas better than found them”
- Continually seek out and remove forms of risk created by our equipment and equipment setup
People
- Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting capabilities
- Help in training for all other personnel at Crescent (FLO’s, Line Leaders, Machine Operators) who will interact and or operate with equipment
- Treat People with Respect and communicate in a professional manner
- Able to except direction and delegation from leaders
- Encourage People to take ownership and build relationships with other Key Crescent People
Productivity
- Look for new uses of technology and equipment, providing Crescent and customers with flexibility and improved productivity
- Participate in setups and ensure they are done correctly, safely and on time
- Complete all PM’s on time
- Look for and create Continuous improvement ideas
- Communicate issues and opportunities to the Maintenance Leader
Quality
- Ensure all equipment is operating in a manner that produces quality product
- Communicate any suspected quality issues to the appropriate person
- Participate in root cause analysis on quality issues and be part of corrective action development
- Provide consultation along with Quality leader and Ops leadership on all new builds to ensure “quality at the source” design
Customer Value
- Ensure the completion of all required PM’s – Crescent and Customer owned equipment
- Provide real time support to customer trials, samples and visits
Financial
- Responsible to specify, source and select cost effective equipment, spare parts and services
- Good decision making on repair / replacing parts and equipment
- Maintain a personal level of productivity
Cultural Competencies
Do It Right
- Doing what is right for our Customers, doing what is right for our Company and doing what is right for our People. Continually improving the quality of our product and services. Monitoring and measuring every key ingredient which could negatively impact our quality. Doing it Right ensures we will always be a Premier Service Provider.
Do It Safe
- Providing a safe environment and supporting our people to reach their highest potential. A safe environment where all forms of risk are assessed and controlled. A safe environment open to new ideas, where our people’s opinions and overall well-being count. A diverse environment where everyone fits and can be successful.
Do It Well
- Optimizing all our resources to efficiently and effectively perform all tasks well. Our overall productivity as a company reflects the thousands of activities performed well each and every day by everyone. At Crescent, our ability to Do it Well is a real source of pride valued by our customers.
Work Environment / Physical Demands
- Fast paced environment, requiring one to adapt to continuous changes in schedules, volumes, staffing and shift requirements
Systems Usage
- Kronos
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Other Equipment software applications
Performance Metrics and Trends
- Safety
- People
- Productivity
- Quality
- Customer Value
- Financial
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- 1+ years’ experience in equipment maintenance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experienced in packaging systems maintenance.
- Conveyor
- Drives and Motors
- Printers and Label applicators
- Basic Troubleshooting
We will absolutely know the Maintenance Technician Level 1 is successful if they can:
- Maintain the production equipment in a safe manner
- Improve productivity through idea and implementation of ideas
By completing this application, you are acknowledging the following:
- I am at least 18 years of age of older
- I can perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation
- I am a US Citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the US on an unrestricted basis
Pay Range
$28 - $30 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Maintenance Technician
Document your mechanical certifications before applying
Pull together proof of any HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or equipment repair training before you contact employers. H-2A visa petitions require your employer to describe your qualifications in the job order, so having credentials ready speeds up that filing.
Use O*NET to match your skills to job orders
Look up the Maintenance Technician occupation profile on O*NET to identify the exact task language DOL reviewers expect to see in H-2A job orders. Framing your experience around those terms strengthens your employer's petition and reduces the risk of a DOL audit.
Search Migrate Mate to find verified H-2A employers
Filter by Maintenance Technician roles on Migrate Mate to see agricultural employers with active H-2A sponsorship history. Targeting employers who have filed before shortens your path from job offer to approved petition significantly.
Confirm the employer has filed a job order with DOL
Before accepting any offer, ask whether the employer has submitted their H-2A job order through the Foreign Labor Application Gateway. Without an approved job order, your visa petition can't move forward, regardless of how solid the offer looks.
Verify housing and transportation terms are in writing
H-2A employers are legally required to provide free housing and daily transportation to and from worksites. Get those terms documented in your work contract before travel, since verbal commitments aren't enforceable if a dispute arises after you arrive.
Check the AEWR for your destination state before negotiating
The Adverse Effect Wage Rate varies by state and is updated annually by DOL. Look up the AEWR for your specific state using the OFLC Wage Search so you know the minimum your employer must pay, separate from any prevailing wage comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Maintenance Technician jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Maintenance Technician positions at agricultural employers who have active H-2A sponsorship history. Targeting employers with prior H-2A filings is more efficient than applying broadly, since those operations already understand the DOL job order process, housing requirements, and petition timelines involved in hiring foreign seasonal workers.
What are H-2A employer obligations for Maintenance Technician workers?
H-2A employers must provide free housing that meets federal or state safety standards, daily transportation between your housing and worksite, and workers' compensation coverage. They must also pay at least the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for your state or the applicable prevailing wage, whichever is higher, for all hours worked throughout your contract period.
Does my maintenance experience have to be specifically in agriculture to qualify?
Not necessarily. H-2A job orders for Maintenance Technicians typically require general mechanical skills, such as equipment repair, irrigation system maintenance, or facility upkeep, rather than a purely agricultural background. What matters is that your documented experience matches the specific duties the employer lists in the DOL-approved job order tied to their petition.
How long does H-2A visa sponsorship last for seasonal maintenance positions?
H-2A status is granted for the duration listed in the employer's job order, typically one to ten months, tied to the agricultural season. Extensions are possible if the seasonal need continues, and your employer must file for any extension before your current authorized period expires. H-2A does not lead to permanent status on its own.