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Facilities Manager roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your experience level. Both require a designated sponsor organization to issue your DS-2019 and provide sponsorship, your hiring employer acts as the host site, not the visa sponsor.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: STEPS Transportation Services Facilities Intern
Requisition Number: TE09373
Department Name: 3T000:Transportation Services
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Salary Range: $16.00/hr
Type of Position: Temporary
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education
Required Related Experience
Required License/Registration/Certification
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50lbs., standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs., working in confined spaces, sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods.
Shift
To be determined by supervisor
Job Summary
Day to day responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Inventory, install, move, and remove campus parking signs and sign bases
- Conduct campus parking space inventory. This includes counting campus parking spaces and space use designations, updating the departmental space inventory and working with our interactive map implementation team to accurately communicate campus space designations and counts.
- Evaluate campus parking lot, crosswalk, and bicycle lane marking conditions, and collaborate with departmental leadership to prioritize work.
- At the direction of the Director, serve as liaison with select contractors on implementation of sign, painting, and facility maintenance initiatives. May include communicating expectations, monitoring progress, and inspecting contracted work.
- Partner with the department’s alternative transportation group to inventory, assess condition, replace, and coordinate refurbishment of bicycle rack infrastructure.
- Other duties as assigned
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply: 06/26/2026
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: STEPS Transportation Services Facilities Intern
Requisition Number: TE09373
Department Name: 3T000:Transportation Services
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Salary Range: $16.00/hr
Type of Position: Temporary
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education
Required Related Experience
Required License/Registration/Certification
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50lbs., standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs., working in confined spaces, sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods.
Shift
To be determined by supervisor
Job Summary
Day to day responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Inventory, install, move, and remove campus parking signs and sign bases
- Conduct campus parking space inventory. This includes counting campus parking spaces and space use designations, updating the departmental space inventory and working with our interactive map implementation team to accurately communicate campus space designations and counts.
- Evaluate campus parking lot, crosswalk, and bicycle lane marking conditions, and collaborate with departmental leadership to prioritize work.
- At the direction of the Director, serve as liaison with select contractors on implementation of sign, painting, and facility maintenance initiatives. May include communicating expectations, monitoring progress, and inspecting contracted work.
- Partner with the department’s alternative transportation group to inventory, assess condition, replace, and coordinate refurbishment of bicycle rack infrastructure.
- Other duties as assigned
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply: 06/26/2026
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Facilities Manager
Document your facilities credentials before applying
Gather professional certifications like CFM, FMP, or BOMA credentials and translated transcripts before reaching out to host employers. Designated sponsors evaluate your qualifications against your proposed training plan, and gaps in documentation stall DS-2019 issuance.
Identify host employers with active training programs
Target large property management firms, universities, hospitals, and commercial real estate operators that already run structured facilities or operations internship programs. These organizations are familiar with hosting J-1 Trainees and are more likely to coordinate with a designated sponsor.
Search roles on Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter Facilities Manager openings by employers who have hosted international professionals before. Narrowing your search this way saves time and puts you in front of host organizations already open to J-1 arrangements.
Match your J-1 category to your career stage
Apply under the Trainee category if you have fewer than five years of post-degree experience in facilities management. The Specialist category fits professionals with significant industry expertise in a niche area, such as building automation systems or sustainability compliance.
Build your training plan around verifiable skill gaps
Your DS-2019 training plan must show skills you can't acquire at home. Frame U.S.-specific systems exposure, such as OSHA compliance protocols, CMMS platforms, or LEED operational standards, as the core learning objectives your host employer will supervise.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule with your sponsor
Some Facilities Manager J-1 participants are subject to the two-year foreign residency requirement after program completion, particularly those funded by their home government. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting a host offer, since this affects future U.S. visa eligibility.
Facilities Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Facilities Manager?
Most Facilities Manager candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they have a relevant degree and fewer than five years of post-degree experience in facilities, operations, or property management. Professionals with deep expertise in a specialized area, such as critical systems engineering or sustainability management, may qualify under the Specialist category instead.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Facilities Manager role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your employer. Your employer is the host site. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, reviews and signs your training plan, and monitors your program compliance throughout the placement. You typically arrange this sponsor relationship separately from your job offer.
How do I find Facilities Manager employers open to J-1 arrangements?
Use Migrate Mate to search Facilities Manager openings and identify employers with a track record of hosting international professionals. Most J-1 host relationships form because the candidate brings the designated sponsor connection to the table, so targeting employers familiar with structured training programs significantly improves your chances of a successful placement.
Can a Facilities Manager J-1 participant work across multiple sites?
Your DS-2019 training plan designates a primary host employer and worksite. Working regularly at a secondary site not listed in your training plan can put you out of compliance. If your role involves multi-site responsibilities, your designated sponsor should document those sites in the plan from the start to avoid issues during program monitoring.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Facilities Managers on J-1?
It depends on your funding source and home country agreements. If your J-1 program is funded by your home government, a government in another country, or falls under a skills list arrangement, you may be subject to the two-year foreign residency requirement. Your designated sponsor can review your DS-2019 to confirm whether the requirement applies before you finalize your training plan.