H-2B Visa Maintenance Technician Jobs
Maintenance Technician jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are common at resorts, ski areas, campgrounds, and seasonal hospitality properties that need licensed repair and facilities staff for peak operating periods. Employers must secure DOL temporary labor certification before filing, and the 66,000-visa annual cap fills fast, so timing your application to an employer's petition cycle matters.
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At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary
The Maintenance Electrician position is responsible for acting as a subject matter expert as a qualified Industrial Electrician: troubleshooting, installation and documenting the electrical and control needs of facility switch gear, breaker panels, lighting, and process equipment in an industrial environment. This position would be directly responsible for maintaining all plant electrical needs and assisting maintenance teams with production machinery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintenance and Repair:
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in accordance with local and national regulations.
- Perform emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations.
- Use test equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues (Multimeter, Megger, thermography, etc.).
- Install wire and conduit for newly installed and existing equipment such as conveyors, programmable controllers, converting and corrugating machinery.
- Replace faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices such as proximity switch timers, scanners and photo electric devices.
- Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex electrical maintenance and repair issues, demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills and technical expertise.
- Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations. Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
- Develop and implement preventive electrical maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and maximize production efficiency.
- Provide training and guidance to apprentice electricians (when applicable).
2. Communication and Collaboration:
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, including production and quality assurance, to foster collaboration and alignment on maintenance priorities and objectives.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for electrical technical support and expertise, providing guidance and assistance to the Processing Division as needed.
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and installations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, and cleanup work areas as part of completing assigned tasks.
- Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.
What you bring to Pacific Seafood
Required:
- High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
- 5 years’ experience as an electrician in an industrial environment, maintenance shop or manufacturing facility.
- Proven experience as a Journeyperson Electrician or similar role.
- Familiarity with high voltage systems and logic controllers.
- Proficient in reading blueprints and technical diagrams.
- Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Ability to use a voltmeter effectively.
Preferred:
- Advanced technical certifications or specialized training in relevant fields (e.g., HVAC, electrical, mechanical).
- Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for scheduling, tracking, and reporting maintenance activities.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:
- Sedentary work, walking and standing are required only occasionally.
- Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
- Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
- Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
- Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
- Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:
The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:
- Office, as well as warehouse environment.
- Moderate noise level in the work environment.
- Plant exposure to wet, cold, and/or humid temperatures.
- Standard office equipment and heavy machinery.
Benefits
Total compensation:
At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
- Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
- Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time.
- Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members.
- Product purchase program.
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Pacific Seafood
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Description
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary
The Maintenance Electrician position is responsible for acting as a subject matter expert as a qualified Industrial Electrician: troubleshooting, installation and documenting the electrical and control needs of facility switch gear, breaker panels, lighting, and process equipment in an industrial environment. This position would be directly responsible for maintaining all plant electrical needs and assisting maintenance teams with production machinery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintenance and Repair:
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in accordance with local and national regulations.
- Perform emergency / break down maintenance as necessary to support plant operations.
- Use test equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues (Multimeter, Megger, thermography, etc.).
- Install wire and conduit for newly installed and existing equipment such as conveyors, programmable controllers, converting and corrugating machinery.
- Replace faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices such as proximity switch timers, scanners and photo electric devices.
- Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex electrical maintenance and repair issues, demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills and technical expertise.
- Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations. Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
- Develop and implement preventive electrical maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and maximize production efficiency.
- Provide training and guidance to apprentice electricians (when applicable).
2. Communication and Collaboration:
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, including production and quality assurance, to foster collaboration and alignment on maintenance priorities and objectives.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for electrical technical support and expertise, providing guidance and assistance to the Processing Division as needed.
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and installations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas, and cleanup work areas as part of completing assigned tasks.
- Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records and other paperwork.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.
What you bring to Pacific Seafood
Required:
- High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
- 5 years’ experience as an electrician in an industrial environment, maintenance shop or manufacturing facility.
- Proven experience as a Journeyperson Electrician or similar role.
- Familiarity with high voltage systems and logic controllers.
- Proficient in reading blueprints and technical diagrams.
- Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Ability to use a voltmeter effectively.
Preferred:
- Advanced technical certifications or specialized training in relevant fields (e.g., HVAC, electrical, mechanical).
- Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for scheduling, tracking, and reporting maintenance activities.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:
- Sedentary work, walking and standing are required only occasionally.
- Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
- Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
- Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
- Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
- Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions:
The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:
- Office, as well as warehouse environment.
- Moderate noise level in the work environment.
- Plant exposure to wet, cold, and/or humid temperatures.
- Standard office equipment and heavy machinery.
Benefits
Total compensation:
At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:
- Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
- Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.
- Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time.
- Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members.
- Product purchase program.
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Pacific Seafood
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Maintenance Technician
Document your trade certifications before applying
H-2B visa employers filing for Maintenance Technicians often list HVAC, EPA 608, or electrical certifications in their temporary labor certification. Having verified copies of any trade licenses ready speeds up employer verification and strengthens your petition package.
Target employers with multi-season hiring histories
Resorts, theme parks, and campground operators that rehire the same H-2B workers annually already have DOL-approved job descriptions for Maintenance Technician roles. Returning workers are often named in petitions, which bypasses the open recruitment requirement.
Search verified H-2B employer listings on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces maintenance roles at employers with active H-2B filing histories, so you're not guessing which properties actually sponsor. Filter by season and region to match your availability to an employer's DOL-certified need period.
Confirm the employer's wage meets DOL prevailing standards
Before accepting an offer, check the OFLC Wage Search to verify the posted Maintenance Technician wage meets the prevailing rate for that county. Employers are legally required to pay the higher of the prevailing wage or the offered wage under H-2B rules.
Understand the cap split and apply for the right half
The 66,000 annual H-2B cap is split into 33,000 for October through March starts and 33,000 for April through September. Applying to a ski resort for a January start means your employer must file in the first-half lottery window, not the summer allocation.
Negotiate a written offer before the I-129 is filed
USCIS requires a confirmed job offer as part of the I-129 petition for H-2B workers. Get your start date, worksite location, and duties in writing before your employer submits, since changes after filing can require an amended petition and delay your entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Maintenance Technician jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the fastest way to find Maintenance Technician roles at employers with verified H-2B filing histories. Because H-2B sponsorship requires employers to go through DOL labor certification before posting, not every property that needs seasonal maintenance staff will advertise sponsorship openly. Migrate Mate filters for employers who have actually filed, so your search targets properties already set up to sponsor.
How does the H-2B visa cap affect my chances as a Maintenance Technician?
The H-2B program issues 66,000 visas per fiscal year, split into two halves of 33,000 each. When demand exceeds the cap, USCIS runs a lottery among petitions received on the first filing day. Employers hiring Maintenance Technicians for summer resorts or winter ski areas typically file as early as 90 days before the start date, so your employer's timing relative to the filing window directly affects whether a visa slot is available for you.
What skills or credentials make a Maintenance Technician more competitive for H-2B sponsorship?
Employers filing for H-2B Maintenance Technicians frequently specify trade certifications in their DOL temporary labor certification, including EPA 608 for refrigerant handling, HVAC licenses, or electrical journeyman credentials. Having documentation of these qualifications gives employers a stronger basis to justify the hire and can influence whether USCIS approves the petition without a Request for Evidence.
Can I return to the same H-2B employer the following season as a Maintenance Technician?
Yes. H-2B workers who return to the same employer for the same seasonal role can be named individually in the petition, which means the employer can bypass the open U.S. worker recruitment requirement for returning staff. Your prior employment record with that property and a clean departure from your previous H-2B stay both matter when your employer files the next season's petition with USCIS and DOL.