H-2B Visa Environmental Jobs
Environmental jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship cover seasonal roles in erosion control, invasive species removal, habitat restoration, and environmental remediation. Employers must secure DOL temporary labor certification before filing with USCIS, and positions fall within the 66,000-visa annual cap split across winter and summer halves.
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The Environmental Services Worker Lead provides work leadership to hourly employees in completion of their job duties in Aramark Facility Services areas of responsibility during the event and will also perform hands-on work.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists management and supervisors at beginning and end of shift with sign-in, supplies, equipment sign out and sign in
- Assist shift operation in the preparation and delivery of supplies necessary to help ensure all employees' needs are met
- May need to perform overall assessment of public restrooms and on-call rooms
- Adheres to all departmental sanitation procedures
- Report all employee issues (safety, injuries, and disciplinary)
- Supervises all staff assignments to ensure efficient and high-quality cleaning services
- Responsible for formulating action plans to correct inefficiencies and quality discrepancies
- Assists in employee training, coaching, and motivation
- Maintains an accurate record keeping system for quality control systems
- Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment
- Complies with all OSHA regulations and other local, state, and federal government regulations
- Maintains compliance with Aramark's standards of operation and client contract
- Maintains all records and reports necessary to comply with Aramark, government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Requires 1-2 years of experience in environmental services
- Ability to communicate (both verbal and written) effectively
- Ability to apply elementary math functions
- Ability to work well under time constraints
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Basic knowledge of infection control procedures and universal precautions and work independently after appropriate training and instruction
- Maintain a friendly and efficient service attitude towards customers, co-workers, and clients
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About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
Job Description
The Environmental Services Worker Lead provides work leadership to hourly employees in completion of their job duties in Aramark Facility Services areas of responsibility during the event and will also perform hands-on work.
Job Responsibilities
- Assists management and supervisors at beginning and end of shift with sign-in, supplies, equipment sign out and sign in
- Assist shift operation in the preparation and delivery of supplies necessary to help ensure all employees' needs are met
- May need to perform overall assessment of public restrooms and on-call rooms
- Adheres to all departmental sanitation procedures
- Report all employee issues (safety, injuries, and disciplinary)
- Supervises all staff assignments to ensure efficient and high-quality cleaning services
- Responsible for formulating action plans to correct inefficiencies and quality discrepancies
- Assists in employee training, coaching, and motivation
- Maintains an accurate record keeping system for quality control systems
- Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment
- Complies with all OSHA regulations and other local, state, and federal government regulations
- Maintains compliance with Aramark's standards of operation and client contract
- Maintains all records and reports necessary to comply with Aramark, government, and accrediting agency standards, regulations, and codes
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Requires 1-2 years of experience in environmental services
- Ability to communicate (both verbal and written) effectively
- Ability to apply elementary math functions
- Ability to work well under time constraints
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Basic knowledge of infection control procedures and universal precautions and work independently after appropriate training and instruction
- Maintain a friendly and efficient service attitude towards customers, co-workers, and clients
Education
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Environmental Jobs
Document your environmental field experience
Gather certificates, training records, and employer references that prove hands-on experience with erosion control, wetland monitoring, or similar work. H-2B visa petitions require your employer to show a qualified temporary workforce, and a clear experience record strengthens your application package.
Target employers with DOL labor certification history
Search Migrate Mate to find environmental employers who have filed H-2B temporary labor certifications with DOL in previous seasons. Repeat filers understand the petition timeline and are more likely to move quickly once they identify a qualified candidate.
Verify your role qualifies as non-agricultural
Environmental positions like wetland remediation or invasive plant removal can blur the line between H-2A visa agricultural and H-2B non-agricultural work. Check the O*NET occupation profile for your specific job title to confirm its classification before approaching an employer about H-2B sponsorship.
Apply in the first-half cap window for summer roles
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap splits into 33,000 for each half of the fiscal year. Summer environmental positions fill the first-half allocation quickly, so confirm your employer submits the DOL temporary labor certification at least 60 to 75 days before your intended start date.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your environmental job title and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific role and county, then verify the offered wage matches or exceeds that figure before signing.
Ask whether your employer is enrolled in E-Verify
STEM OPT employers must use E-Verify, but for H-2B workers the enrollment is voluntary unless required by state law or federal contract. Knowing your employer's E-Verify status before your start date helps you prepare the correct identity documents and avoids delays at the I-9 verification step.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find environmental jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters environmental employers by DOL H-2B labor certification filing history, so you can identify companies that have sponsored seasonal workers before rather than cold-approaching employers unfamiliar with the process. Employers already experienced with H-2B certification move faster and know what documentation they need from you.
Does the H-2B annual cap affect when I can start an environmental job?
Yes. The 66,000-visa annual cap splits into two 33,000-slot allocations for the first and second halves of the fiscal year. Summer environmental positions compete for the first-half cap, and slots can run out before the season begins. Your employer needs to submit the DOL temporary labor certification 60 to 75 days ahead of your start date to stay ahead of cap exhaustion.
What types of environmental work qualify under the H-2B visa?
H-2B covers seasonal non-agricultural environmental roles such as erosion control installation, invasive species removal, habitat restoration, environmental site remediation, and trail construction. Work classified as agricultural under the H-2A program does not qualify. The clearest way to confirm your specific role is non-agricultural is to check its O*NET occupation profile and confirm with your employer's immigration counsel before filing.
Can my H-2B status be extended if an environmental project runs longer than expected?
USCIS allows H-2B extensions in increments of up to one year, with a three-year maximum stay before you must remain outside the U.S. for an uninterrupted three-month period. Your employer must file a new temporary labor certification with DOL and then petition USCIS before your current authorized period expires. Extensions are not automatic and depend on continuing to meet the temporary need requirement.
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