H-2B Visa Business Operations Jobs
Business Operations jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available at seasonal employers in hospitality, tourism, and event management who need temporary coordinators, schedulers, and operations staff during peak periods. Employers must secure DOL labor certification before filing, and the 66,000 annual cap fills quickly, so timing your search early matters.
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The ideal candidate will maintain the guestrooms, public space and back of the house areas in good repair to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel. These assignments relate to a variety of trades that include but are not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering and masonry.
Essential Functions
Job duties include, although are not limited to:
- Inspecting guestrooms, public space and back of house areas to repair, touch up or replace light bulbs, lamps, switches, outlets, faucets, toilets, hardware, filters, paint, furniture, wall covering, caulking, grouting or other miscellaneous repairs. This requires the individual to possess considerable knowledge of a wide variety of maintenance trades in order to visually inspect and detect items needing repair. Basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and mechanical experience is used frequently on the job.
- Detailed record keeping in English is required for logs and inspection sheets.
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor.
- Maintain inventory of supplies needed to perform job function.
- Report major deficiencies and items, which cannot be readily repaired, to the direct supervisor.
- May be required to do other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor.
Internal Relationships
Reports to Director of Property Operation
External Relationships
Has regular contact with guests, housekeeping department, front office, other departments, and contractors.
Qualifications
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
- Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
- Skill in the use of related tools (including both hand and electric tools).
- Basic English language communication and mathematical skills in order to communicate with coworkers fully comprehend job assignments and perform accurate simple arithmetic functions.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping and kneeling.
- Ability to push and pull objects or materials weighing up to 80 lbs. Ability to climb stairs and ladders, working at heights up to approximately 30 feet, for extended periods of time, with the ability to reach, often overhead.
- Ability to grasp, lift or carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally waist high.
- Ability to move and work throughout the hotel for the duration of the shift.
Education/Experience Requirements
High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Physical Requirements
Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. It requires walking or standing to a significant degree, as well as reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.
In the United States, we are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Summary
The ideal candidate will maintain the guestrooms, public space and back of the house areas in good repair to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel. These assignments relate to a variety of trades that include but are not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering and masonry.
Essential Functions
Job duties include, although are not limited to:
- Inspecting guestrooms, public space and back of house areas to repair, touch up or replace light bulbs, lamps, switches, outlets, faucets, toilets, hardware, filters, paint, furniture, wall covering, caulking, grouting or other miscellaneous repairs. This requires the individual to possess considerable knowledge of a wide variety of maintenance trades in order to visually inspect and detect items needing repair. Basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and mechanical experience is used frequently on the job.
- Detailed record keeping in English is required for logs and inspection sheets.
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor.
- Maintain inventory of supplies needed to perform job function.
- Report major deficiencies and items, which cannot be readily repaired, to the direct supervisor.
- May be required to do other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor.
Internal Relationships
Reports to Director of Property Operation
External Relationships
Has regular contact with guests, housekeeping department, front office, other departments, and contractors.
Qualifications
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
- Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
- Skill in the use of related tools (including both hand and electric tools).
- Basic English language communication and mathematical skills in order to communicate with coworkers fully comprehend job assignments and perform accurate simple arithmetic functions.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping and kneeling.
- Ability to push and pull objects or materials weighing up to 80 lbs. Ability to climb stairs and ladders, working at heights up to approximately 30 feet, for extended periods of time, with the ability to reach, often overhead.
- Ability to grasp, lift or carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally waist high.
- Ability to move and work throughout the hotel for the duration of the shift.
Education/Experience Requirements
High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Physical Requirements
Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. It requires walking or standing to a significant degree, as well as reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.
In the United States, we are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Pull your O*NET occupation profile first
Business Operations roles span a wide range of SOC codes. Run your specific job title through O*NET to confirm the correct code before applying, since mismatched codes on the DOL temporary labor certification can delay or sink the employer's filing.
Target employers with prior H-2B certification history
Seasonal resorts, convention centers, and event operators who've filed H-2B visa temporary labor certifications before know the process. Use Migrate Mate to filter Business Operations roles by verified H-2B visa sponsorship history so you're not teaching a new employer how to file.
Time your outreach around the cap filing windows
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap splits into two halves: October 1 for winter and April 1 for summer. Employers must file DOL labor certification months ahead of those dates, so reach out to hiring managers no later than August for summer roles and June for winter positions.
Verify the employer's prevailing wage offer matches DOL data
Before signing any offer letter, check the OFLC Wage Search for the posted wage level in the employer's county. H-2B employers must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage, and a below-rate offer signals the employer hasn't completed their certification correctly.
Gather operations-specific documentation before employer files
Business Operations roles often require proof of supervisory or scheduling experience. Collect employment records, reference letters, and any relevant certifications before the employer submits the I-129 to USCIS, since requests for evidence slow down an already tight seasonal timeline.
Confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting
Some states and federal contractors require E-Verify participation. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer is enrolled, since H-2B workers must be verified through the system once they start and an unenrolled employer in a required state creates compliance problems on day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Business Operations jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the fastest way to find Business Operations roles with verified H-2B sponsorship history. Because H-2B sponsorship requires employers to complete DOL labor certification before you can be hired, searching platforms that surface employers who have done this before is far more effective than cold-applying to general job postings and hoping the employer understands the process.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect my chances of getting a Business Operations role?
The H-2B cap sits at 66,000 visas per fiscal year, divided into two 33,000-slot halves for summer and winter seasons. Demand regularly hits the cap within days of opening, and USCIS uses a lottery when petitions exceed available numbers. Employers filing for Business Operations staff need to submit DOL labor certification well in advance, which means you need an offer secured months before the peak season starts.
Do Business Operations roles qualify for H-2B status, or does the job need to be in a specific industry?
H-2B covers temporary non-agricultural work across many industries, and Business Operations roles can qualify when the need is genuinely seasonal or tied to a one-time event or peak workload. The employer must demonstrate that the need is temporary, not permanent, and that no available U.S. workers were able to fill the position after completing DOL's recruitment requirements.
What happens to my H-2B status if the seasonal work ends early?
If your employer's seasonal operations end before your authorized period, your H-2B status ties directly to that employer and job. You have a short grace period to depart or change status, but you cannot simply transfer to another employer without a new H-2B petition filed on your behalf. Notify your employer immediately if hours are cut significantly, and consult USCIS guidance on your options before your status lapses.