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Facilities Maintenance Technician roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in engineering technology, industrial technology, or building systems. Many positions qualify under STEM OPT extension categories, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization while you build hands-on U.S. experience.
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Magee - Women's Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Full Time Senior Manager - Facilities Engineering and Maintenance.
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Purpose:
To administer and direct Facilities Engineering and Maintenance (FEM) of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Manages all incoming utilities and their distribution to facilities electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems to ensure safe and efficient hospital operations. Independently, or in partnership with the Director, responsible for the training, development and mentoring of all facilities teams and staff members. Responsible for the day-to-day activities necessary to effectively manage all aspects of the department. Responsible for long-term strategic planning and completion of life-cycle assessments to ensure repairs/replacements/upgrades are made to critical equipment and systems in a proactive manner to support hospital operations. Maintains physical environmental regulatory compliance at all hospitals and associated sites. Acts as the Facilities owner representative at various project meetings and at construction sites and coordinates the activities of trade groups and sub-contractors in partnership with Corporate Construction.
Responsibilities:
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Assist in determining the objectives of the department and the functions it performs. Subject to approval, determines department’s organization, employee complement and budget. Enforce safety rules and regulations among department employees and maintain vigilance concerning fire and other hazards. Assures that all accidents are reported promptly; injured treated; causes investigated; corrective action taken and/or suitable recommendations made to avoid recurrence. Discuss with employees, their problems and concerns and assists in their resolution. Report identifiable hazards/unsafe conditions relating to equipment, the building, and the grounds of the hospital. Develop policy for exchanging hazard information with contractors and documents information exchange. Recommend or (as arranged with superior) initiates, short and long-range programs. Recommend, initiate, or approve orders for space, material, equipment, and services necessary to conduct department’s functions. Develop and ensure the Statement of Conditions is up to date in accordance with the policy. Coordinate department’s activities with those of other departments and agencies outside the hospital and promotes harmonious relations between them and his department. Administer and directs program involving maintenance of hospital buildings and grounds, equipment, air-conditioning and ventilating systems, and distribution lines for steam, gases, hot water, plumbing, electricity, refrigeration, and sanitation.
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Discuss, with employees, their problems and concerns and assists in their resolution in collaboration with HR as needed and as necessary. The position is directly responsible for establishing and maintaining all hospital and facilities FEM. This includes, but not limited to, hospital-wide preventive maintenance program, all powerhouse operations, all grounds maintenance, the repair of all facilities, as well as the management of in-house maintenance staff and responsibility for renovations and facelifts. The position is directly responsible for the management of all Facilities, Engineering and Maintenance information systems as required to meet The Joint Commission (TJC), etc. This includes, but is not limited to, maintenance information systems, preventive maintenance systems, building automated control systems, material management systems and financial systems. To develop and maintain an organizational structure appropriate to achieve the organizational objectives of the Facilities, Engineering and Maintenance Department. To achieve economic and efficient operations consistent with various hospitals’ missions, goals and objectives maintaining the principles of cost containment. Prepare departmental budget estimates and controls costs. Order or approves orders for equipment and supplies. Estimate needs, study specifications, interview sales representatives, and determine type and manufacture best suited to the hospital’s needs.
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May function as authorize safety and/or direct safety programs to detect, minimize and control fire and other hazards. Conduct required safety tasks for physical environment. Develop and ensure all statement of conditions are up to date in accordance with the policy. Represent the Facilities department at various meetings pertaining to capital construction process including pre-construction, design development, equipment selection, MEP page-turns, etc. Also attend Owner/Architect/Contractor project meetings as necessary to provide guidance and input and collaborate with other hospital departments such as Security, EVS, Supply Chain, Biomed, etc. Investigate and respond to customer complaints in a timely manner. Ensure all projects are tracked via the CMS Work Order System and properly coded for labor reimbursement, as applicable. Scheduling inspections, testing preventative maintenance, or routing repairs with outside vendors. Maintain day-to-day operations of facilities such as delegating communicating and completing maintenance work order. Maintaining required reports for FEM. Collaborate with UPMC logistic and operation center for asset downtime. Performing physical environment compliance surveys and document utilizing the CMMS system. Actively participate in the Commissioning process for all MEP systems on capital projects.
Knowledge Requirements
Knowledge of Facilities Engineering and Maintenance and healthcare equipment preferred. Ability to develop and monitor budgets for FEM finance required. Good leadership, collaboration, communication, and teamwork skills required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project with the ability to operate computerized building management systems such as building automation system and Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) systems. Ability to read blueprints and specifications and to visualize installation. Ability to analyze, organize, and delegate work assignments. Ability to assume overall responsibility for engineering and maintenance of hospital utility services, buildings, and grounds. Ability to receive, comprehend, and conduct instructions; ability to work safely with equipment supplies, and materials; ability to comply with attendance requirements; ability to comply with Personnel policies.
Education and Experience Required
Associate’s degree is required preferably in Engineering, Business Administration, Architecture or related field or associate’s degree in a building trade or completion of an accredited Apprentice Program. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is preferred. Also requires 6 years of experience in maintenance or trade field. Also requires 2 years of direct management experience in maintenance or 2 years of experience as a trade lead with experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems. Healthcare management experience is preferred. OR High School diploma or equivalent and 8 years of experience in maintenance or trade field. Also requires 3 years of direct management experience in maintenance or 3 years of experience as a trade lead with experience in mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems. Healthcare management experience is preferred. Military experience considered for requirement components as applicable.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Driver’s License
- ASHE CHFM certifications or similar is preferred.
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Confirm your OPT is authorized for the role
Your OPT employment must be directly related to your degree field. A degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering technology typically supports facilities maintenance roles. Review your DSO's guidance before accepting any offer to avoid authorization issues.
Target employers with in-house maintenance teams
Large hospitals, university campuses, manufacturing plants, and commercial real estate firms maintain full-time facilities staff and are more accustomed to sponsoring international workers. Smaller contractors may lack the HR infrastructure to navigate OPT paperwork smoothly.
Verify whether your role qualifies for STEM OPT
STEM OPT extends your authorization from 12 to 36 months if your degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Engineering technology and applied engineering programs often qualify. Confirm with your DSO before your initial OPT period ends.
Lead with your technical certifications upfront
EPA Section 608 refrigerant handling certification, OSHA 10 or 30, and HVAC credentials signal job-readiness to facilities employers. Listing these prominently tells hiring managers you can work independently from day one, which reduces hesitation around sponsorship.
Address OPT directly in your application
Many facilities managers are unfamiliar with F-1 OPT and assume it requires complex legal work. A short, clear note explaining that your employer has no filing obligation during the OPT period often removes the biggest objection before the interview.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship willingness early
OPT authorization is temporary, so understanding whether an employer will sponsor H-1B visa before you accept an offer is critical. Raise it after receiving an offer, not during initial screening, and frame it as a long-term commitment conversation rather than a demand.
Facilities Maintenance Technician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Facilities Maintenance Technician on F-1 OPT?
Yes, if the role is directly related to your degree field. A facilities maintenance position typically qualifies for students with degrees in mechanical engineering technology, electrical technology, industrial technology, or building systems. Your DSO must authorize the employment on your EAD before you start. Roles that blend electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and structural systems work align well with applied engineering and technology programs.
Does a Facilities Maintenance Technician role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree. If your program appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and the role uses skills from that field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of your initial 12 months. Engineering technology, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering degrees commonly support this. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, which most large facilities employers already are.
Do employers need to file paperwork with USCIS to hire me on OPT?
No. During your OPT period, your employer has no filing obligation with USCIS. Your EAD is the only document they need to verify your work authorization under Form I-9. This is one of the most misunderstood points among facilities managers who assume international hiring always involves immigration filings. Clarifying this upfront often resolves employer hesitation quickly.
Where can I find Facilities Maintenance Technician jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored roles and filters out listings from employers unlikely to work with international candidates. Facilities maintenance roles in healthcare, higher education, and large commercial real estate are the most consistently OPT-friendly sectors. Searching Migrate Mate by industry and job function helps you focus on employers already familiar with work authorization requirements.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch facilities employers?
You can change employers on OPT, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days and update your SEVP portal record. Your EAD remains valid and does not need to be reissued. The new position must still be directly related to your degree field. If you are on STEM OPT, your new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify and you will need to submit a revised Form I-983 training plan.