Facility Technician Jobs for OPT Students
Facility Technician roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in engineering technology, facilities management, or related technical fields. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions under CIP codes tied to engineering or applied technology, giving you up to 36 months of authorized work.
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The Maintenance Facilities Technician is responsible for supporting the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of Club facilities, residential homes, and property equipment across Spanish Peaks Mountain Club. This role performs general maintenance and repair work across multiple disciplines, including carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, and minor electrical, to ensure a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment for members, guests, and associates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and service of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general facility infrastructure.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections to improve the reliability, functionality, and longevity of equipment and facilities.
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and building systems across residential homes, clubhouse facilities, and public spaces.
- Respond to and prioritize work orders in a timely manner, ensuring tasks are completed safely and correctly.
- Follow all safety procedures, policies, and standard operating procedures established by Facilities leadership.
- Document completed work, service activities, parts used, and materials required in accordance with company guidelines.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate maintenance needs, risks, or recommendations to leadership.
- Support special projects and seasonal maintenance needs as assigned.
- Perform additional duties as assigned based on operational needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Minimum of two (2) years of maintenance or skilled trades experience in commercial, hospitality, residential, or facilities environments.
- Working knowledge of building systems, including mechanical, plumbing, and basic electrical.
- Power washing and cleaning.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly productive, self-motivated, problem-solving.
- Ability to interact professionally with members, guests, and associates in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by business needs.
- Must embrace the new MaintainX software for work orders and task management.
Preferred:
- HVAC knowledge and experience.
- Low-pressure boiler license preferred.
- Experience working in resort, club, or hospitality environments.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and electrical safety practices.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is field-based and will involve working across various locations throughout the Spanish Peaks property. Work hours will vary based on business needs and will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities for emergency response. Working conditions include exposure to outdoor elements such as snow, cold temperatures, uneven terrain, mud, and varying weather conditions.
When working indoors, the environment is typical of facilities, mechanical rooms, and office spaces with moderate noise levels and temperature variations.
Physical Requirements
This is a physically demanding role that requires the ability to:
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- Stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
- Safely operate manual and power tools, including equipment that vibrates or has sharp components.
- Push and pull carts and equipment.
- Hear verbal instructions and equipment sounds in operational environments.
- See and read equipment manuals, work orders, and safety documentation.
- Maintain physical stamina for extended periods of physical work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Climb Ladders
BENEFITS
Spanish Peaks Mountain Club offers great benefits including:
- 2 SkyLine Punch Passes per month
- Free Associate Shuttle from Big Sky to Spanish Peaks
- Ski Pass or Wellness Bonus (Full time associates only)
- Complimentary shift meals
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Offered
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401k eligibility and bi-weekly match
- Discounted Employee Housing in Big Sky or Gallatin Gateway
- Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart
- End of season Employee Appreciation Day and retail sale
For more information about Spanish Peaks, please visit spanishpeaks.com.
SUMMARY
The Maintenance Facilities Technician is responsible for supporting the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of Club facilities, residential homes, and property equipment across Spanish Peaks Mountain Club. This role performs general maintenance and repair work across multiple disciplines, including carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, and minor electrical, to ensure a safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment for members, guests, and associates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and service of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general facility infrastructure.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections to improve the reliability, functionality, and longevity of equipment and facilities.
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment and building systems across residential homes, clubhouse facilities, and public spaces.
- Respond to and prioritize work orders in a timely manner, ensuring tasks are completed safely and correctly.
- Follow all safety procedures, policies, and standard operating procedures established by Facilities leadership.
- Document completed work, service activities, parts used, and materials required in accordance with company guidelines.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate maintenance needs, risks, or recommendations to leadership.
- Support special projects and seasonal maintenance needs as assigned.
- Perform additional duties as assigned based on operational needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Minimum of two (2) years of maintenance or skilled trades experience in commercial, hospitality, residential, or facilities environments.
- Working knowledge of building systems, including mechanical, plumbing, and basic electrical.
- Power washing and cleaning.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly productive, self-motivated, problem-solving.
- Ability to interact professionally with members, guests, and associates in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by business needs.
- Must embrace the new MaintainX software for work orders and task management.
Preferred:
- HVAC knowledge and experience.
- Low-pressure boiler license preferred.
- Experience working in resort, club, or hospitality environments.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and electrical safety practices.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is field-based and will involve working across various locations throughout the Spanish Peaks property. Work hours will vary based on business needs and will include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities for emergency response. Working conditions include exposure to outdoor elements such as snow, cold temperatures, uneven terrain, mud, and varying weather conditions.
When working indoors, the environment is typical of facilities, mechanical rooms, and office spaces with moderate noise levels and temperature variations.
Physical Requirements
This is a physically demanding role that requires the ability to:
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
- Stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
- Safely operate manual and power tools, including equipment that vibrates or has sharp components.
- Push and pull carts and equipment.
- Hear verbal instructions and equipment sounds in operational environments.
- See and read equipment manuals, work orders, and safety documentation.
- Maintain physical stamina for extended periods of physical work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Climb Ladders
BENEFITS
Spanish Peaks Mountain Club offers great benefits including:
- 2 SkyLine Punch Passes per month
- Free Associate Shuttle from Big Sky to Spanish Peaks
- Ski Pass or Wellness Bonus (Full time associates only)
- Complimentary shift meals
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Offered
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401k eligibility and bi-weekly match
- Discounted Employee Housing in Big Sky or Gallatin Gateway
- Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart
- End of season Employee Appreciation Day and retail sale
For more information about Spanish Peaks, please visit spanishpeaks.com.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Facility Technician
Confirm your role qualifies for STEM OPT
Facility Technician positions often fall under engineering technology CIP codes, but your DSO must verify the match before you apply for a 24-month STEM extension. Confirm the alignment early so your timeline stays on track.
Target employers with existing E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Before accepting an offer, ask HR directly whether the company is enrolled. Most large facilities management firms and manufacturers already are.
Highlight technical certifications on your resume
Certifications like OSHA 10, HVAC fundamentals, or electrical safety training signal job readiness to facilities hiring managers. These credentials reduce employer hesitation around OPT authorization timelines and training investment.
Frame your degree connection clearly in applications
OPT requires your job to be directly related to your degree. In your cover letter, explicitly connect your engineering or technology coursework to the technical responsibilities of the Facility Technician role you are applying for.
Apply well before your OPT end date
Hiring and onboarding for facilities roles can take four to eight weeks. Submit applications at least three months before your current OPT expires to leave room for offer delays, background checks, and EAD processing timelines.
Be upfront about your authorization window during screening
Facilities employers often prioritize long-term hires. Explaining your STEM OPT extension eligibility upfront, including the potential 36-month window, helps hiring managers see you as a viable long-term candidate rather than a short-term risk.
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Does a Facility Technician job qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree and how the role is classified. If your degree is in engineering technology, mechanical engineering, or a related STEM field, and the Facility Technician role directly applies those skills, it will typically qualify. Your DSO compares your CIP code to the job duties to make the determination. Roles involving HVAC, electrical systems, or building automation are the strongest candidates.
What does OPT work authorization look like for a Facility Technician position?
On post-completion OPT, you can work full time as a Facility Technician as long as the job is directly related to your degree field. Your EAD card is the document that authorizes employment, and you must present it to your employer before your start date. If you qualify for STEM OPT, you can extend that authorization for an additional 24 months, giving you up to 36 months total.
How do I find Facility Technician employers who are open to hiring OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Facility Technician jobs from employers who are open to sponsoring or working with international students on OPT. Filtering by OPT-friendly employers saves you from applying to companies that will screen you out at the authorization question. Many large facilities management firms and industrial manufacturers regularly hire F-1 OPT candidates for these roles.
Can I work for a facilities contractor or third-party vendor on OPT?
Yes, but the employer of record must be the entity that signs your training plan and is enrolled in E-Verify if you plan to use a STEM OPT extension. If a staffing agency places you at a client site, your DSO needs to confirm whether the agency or the end client is considered your employer for OPT reporting purposes. This distinction matters for your I-983 training plan if you pursue STEM OPT.
What happens to my OPT status if a Facility Technician contract ends early?
If your employment ends before your OPT expires, you have a 90-day unemployment allowance under standard OPT. On STEM OPT, the allowance is 150 days total across your extension period. You must report the job separation to your DSO promptly and begin searching for a new qualifying position. Short-term contract gaps are common in facilities work, so understanding this buffer is important for staying in status.
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