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Service Technician jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship cover equipment maintenance and repair work tied to seasonal agricultural operations, from irrigation systems to harvesting machinery. Employers must provide free housing and transportation, pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, and file a job order with DOL before the season starts.
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of the nation’s oldest and most beloved historical public attractions, is looking to add a Facilities Support Services Technician to our team! Due to the growth within the company, this role will provide essential facilities support to various departments by accomplishing tasks such as mail delivery, moving furniture, trash pick-up, and more. This individual plays a crucial role at our company and offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on a culture of deep mutual respect and accountability.
The Facilities Support Services Technician is dedicated to supporting our team members and enhancing the experience of the guests we serve. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a primary schedule of Tuesday through Saturday (additional days and holidays as needed): Tuesday–Thursday, 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM; Friday–Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the rich heritage and daily operations of Magnolia Plantation & Gardens.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will be doing:
- Responsible for providing a safe and exceptional transportation experience aboard an 8-passenger golf cart, ensuring guests are seamlessly ushered to their next Magnolia Plantation & Gardens destination
- Complete all maintenance and repair tasks as directed by Facilities and management; including but is not limited to changing light fixtures and bulbs, utilizing a wet vacuum to remove water from flooded areas, etc.
- Tend to all outside trash and recycling receptacles on property which are to be checked and emptied a minimum of 3x a day (morning, mid-day, & afternoon). During high volume & events, the trash bins in the main areas will need to be checked every few hours
- Conduct a full sweep of the entire property and remove any trash and debris laying on the ground, parking lots, around trash bins, on tables, along the train road, etc. twice a day (morning/afternoon) or as needed
- Responsible for pressure washing including the café seating area, pavilion tram depot, gates, buildings, golf carts, etc.
- Supports special events and company meetings by setting up and breaking down tables and chairs, speakers, projection equipment, televisions, extension cords, generators, decorations, and supplying additional trash cans and returning the bins at the completion of the event, etc.
- Manages the on-site parking by controlling the flow of traffic, direct parking during peak times or events
- Delivers mail, packages and supplies to designated departments
- Adhere to safety, health and environmental policies and procedures
- Represents a team-player spirit when assigned other duties as required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Who you are:
- You have a friendly, professional, and helpful demeanor with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. You deliver polite and pleasant service to members, guests, volunteers and other team members
- You have a ‘can-do’ attitude that delivers reliable service to satisfy internal and external customers who rely facilities support to accomplish MPC’s mission
- You’re adaptable and can manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with the ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- You can lift 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, comfortable climbing ladders up to 12 feet and can lift, reach, kneel, stoop, crouch and bend
- As Magnolia is a tourist attraction, this position may require long-days and/or work on the weekends as needed. We’re mindful that in order for you to be the most effective in your role, it’s important that you balance that work with time to rest, so we offer generous PTO and other benefits to support you
INTRODUCTION
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, one of the nation’s oldest and most beloved historical public attractions, is looking to add a Facilities Support Services Technician to our team! Due to the growth within the company, this role will provide essential facilities support to various departments by accomplishing tasks such as mail delivery, moving furniture, trash pick-up, and more. This individual plays a crucial role at our company and offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on a culture of deep mutual respect and accountability.
The Facilities Support Services Technician is dedicated to supporting our team members and enhancing the experience of the guests we serve. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a primary schedule of Tuesday through Saturday (additional days and holidays as needed): Tuesday–Thursday, 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM; Friday–Saturday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Join our dynamic team and contribute to the rich heritage and daily operations of Magnolia Plantation & Gardens.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you will be doing:
- Responsible for providing a safe and exceptional transportation experience aboard an 8-passenger golf cart, ensuring guests are seamlessly ushered to their next Magnolia Plantation & Gardens destination
- Complete all maintenance and repair tasks as directed by Facilities and management; including but is not limited to changing light fixtures and bulbs, utilizing a wet vacuum to remove water from flooded areas, etc.
- Tend to all outside trash and recycling receptacles on property which are to be checked and emptied a minimum of 3x a day (morning, mid-day, & afternoon). During high volume & events, the trash bins in the main areas will need to be checked every few hours
- Conduct a full sweep of the entire property and remove any trash and debris laying on the ground, parking lots, around trash bins, on tables, along the train road, etc. twice a day (morning/afternoon) or as needed
- Responsible for pressure washing including the café seating area, pavilion tram depot, gates, buildings, golf carts, etc.
- Supports special events and company meetings by setting up and breaking down tables and chairs, speakers, projection equipment, televisions, extension cords, generators, decorations, and supplying additional trash cans and returning the bins at the completion of the event, etc.
- Manages the on-site parking by controlling the flow of traffic, direct parking during peak times or events
- Delivers mail, packages and supplies to designated departments
- Adhere to safety, health and environmental policies and procedures
- Represents a team-player spirit when assigned other duties as required
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Who you are:
- You have a friendly, professional, and helpful demeanor with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. You deliver polite and pleasant service to members, guests, volunteers and other team members
- You have a ‘can-do’ attitude that delivers reliable service to satisfy internal and external customers who rely facilities support to accomplish MPC’s mission
- You’re adaptable and can manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment with the ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- You can lift 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, comfortable climbing ladders up to 12 feet and can lift, reach, kneel, stoop, crouch and bend
- As Magnolia is a tourist attraction, this position may require long-days and/or work on the weekends as needed. We’re mindful that in order for you to be the most effective in your role, it’s important that you balance that work with time to rest, so we offer generous PTO and other benefits to support you
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Service Technician
Pull your O*NET profile before applying
Service Technician roles under H-2A must match an agricultural occupation. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific equipment specialization and confirm the duties align with seasonal crop or livestock operations before targeting employers.
Target employers with SCA or OFLC history
Growers who have filed H-2A job orders before know the housing, transportation, and wage compliance requirements. Search OFLC disclosure data for employers who listed Service Technician or equipment maintenance roles in prior seasons.
Verify your wage offer against the AEWR
Your offer letter must meet or exceed the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the state where you'll work. Cross-check the posted wage using the OFLC Wage Search before signing anything so you catch underpayment before the petition is filed.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-2A employers
Filter for Service Technician roles with confirmed H-2A sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. Employers listed there have DOL filing records attached, so you're not cold-applying to operations that have never sponsored a temporary agricultural worker.
Document equipment certifications before the season
H-2A employers must justify why domestic workers can't fill the role. Having current certifications for irrigation, tractor, or refrigeration systems on hand strengthens your application file and supports the employer's labor market test at DOL.
Confirm housing proximity to the worksite
Employers are legally required to provide free housing, but the location varies. Before your I-9 is completed and you're on-site, confirm in writing that the provided housing meets the distance and habitability standards set out in your job order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Service Technician jobs with H-2A sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. It filters Service Technician listings to employers with confirmed H-2A filing history, so you're not guessing which operations are willing to sponsor. You can also search OFLC disclosure data directly for employers who have listed equipment maintenance or repair roles in prior H-2A job orders, then approach them directly before the season opens.
What housing and transportation obligations does an H-2A employer have for a Service Technician?
Your H-2A employer must provide free housing for the duration of your work contract and transport you from your home country to the worksite, then back when the contract ends. They must also cover daily transportation between housing and the job. Housing must meet federal or state occupational safety standards, and the cost cannot be deducted from your wages.
Does my Service Technician role need to be tied to a specific crop or season?
Yes. H-2A is limited to temporary or seasonal agricultural work, so your Service Technician duties must be directly tied to a defined agricultural production cycle. Maintaining irrigation systems during a planting season or servicing harvest equipment during a harvest window qualifies. Year-round general facility maintenance, without a seasonal agricultural connection, does not meet H-2A eligibility criteria under DOL regulations.
Can I change employers mid-season if my H-2A Service Technician job ends early?
H-2A status is tied to a specific employer and job order, so you can't switch employers without a new petition being filed. If your role ends before the contract period closes, your authorized stay ends with it. A new employer would need to file a separate H-2A petition and obtain a new approved job order from DOL before you can begin work for them.
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