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General Maintenance Worker jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with hands-on technical training in facilities management, HVAC, electrical systems, or construction technology. Your OPT work authorization must directly relate to your degree field, so confirm your DSO approves the role before accepting an offer.
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Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers—striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them.
Working closely with campus financial management, the UCI Controller's Office is a trusted strategic partner divided into three core teams: Accounting & Fiscal Services, Procurement Services, and Financial Services. The Accounting & Fiscal Services team ensures the integrity of UCI's financial reporting, enables effective and efficient campus financial processes and controls, manages contracts and grants funding at the post-award stage, and champions compliance with policies, laws, and regulations. The Procurement Services team leads through best practices in the acquisition of quality goods and services by implementing processes and procedures that deliver high quality expertise, significant value, and excellent customer service. Finally, the Financial Services team provides support and resources to campus in the areas of billing, collections, payments, disbursements, loan administration, and student tax information. In all these areas, the Controller's Office is always dedicated to providing effective and efficient customer service in support of UCI's mission and goals.
The Contracts & Grants (CGA) Office has campus-wide responsibility for the administration of all federal and private contract and grant funding received by UC Irvine, which in fiscal year 2025 totaled over $643M. CGA is responsible for supporting the Irvine campus with fund setup, preparing financial reports, ongoing analysis and reconciliation, interpreting policy, collecting reimbursable expenditures through billing and cash draw down, and closing out contracts and grants. CGA manages and coordinates campus-wide audits of contracts and grants performed by Federal and other external auditors, and develops responses to audit findings and corrective actions necessary to resolve audit issues. CGA is also responsible for providing systems, policies, procedures, and training campus-wide to facilitate the management of approximately 4,700 contracts and grants across campus. CGA provides education and outreach to the campus and is deemed to be the campus expert in the area of post-award financial management.
Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of a Contracts and Grants Accounting Manager, independently responsible for all accounting and analytical activities for assigned contract and grant funds in Contracts and Grants Accounting (CGA) Office. Responsibilities include award setups, project allocations, financial reporting and analysis, check deposits and cash management, timely and accurate invoicing and A/R monitoring, award closeouts, data warehouse downloads, maintenance of multiple tracking mechanisms and excel spreadsheets, completion of accounting and analytical tasks with clear understanding and knowledge of the complex award processes and regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform award administration, forecasting, evaluating, and prioritizing. Inaccurate and untimely accounting can result in a loss of substantial income to the campus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people at all levels in order to explain policies, regulations and procedures, present factors, findings, conclusion, and recommendations in a clear, concise and tactful manner.
- Skill to organize work and perform timely under pressure of conflicting deadlines.
- Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
- Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
- Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.
- Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
- Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of contracts and grants administration.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Driver's License:
Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Preferred:
- 3-5 years General accounting and research administration.
Special Conditions:
- Must be willing to work early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as necessary.
- Completes the assigned training timely, and attends training workshops to enhance current and future career development. Participates in general staff meetings, campus workshops, and conferences.
TOTAL REWARDS
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $71,600–$85,453.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
- Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements:
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
CLOSING STATEMENT:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
Overview:
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.
To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.
The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers—striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them.
Working closely with campus financial management, the UCI Controller's Office is a trusted strategic partner divided into three core teams: Accounting & Fiscal Services, Procurement Services, and Financial Services. The Accounting & Fiscal Services team ensures the integrity of UCI's financial reporting, enables effective and efficient campus financial processes and controls, manages contracts and grants funding at the post-award stage, and champions compliance with policies, laws, and regulations. The Procurement Services team leads through best practices in the acquisition of quality goods and services by implementing processes and procedures that deliver high quality expertise, significant value, and excellent customer service. Finally, the Financial Services team provides support and resources to campus in the areas of billing, collections, payments, disbursements, loan administration, and student tax information. In all these areas, the Controller's Office is always dedicated to providing effective and efficient customer service in support of UCI's mission and goals.
The Contracts & Grants (CGA) Office has campus-wide responsibility for the administration of all federal and private contract and grant funding received by UC Irvine, which in fiscal year 2025 totaled over $643M. CGA is responsible for supporting the Irvine campus with fund setup, preparing financial reports, ongoing analysis and reconciliation, interpreting policy, collecting reimbursable expenditures through billing and cash draw down, and closing out contracts and grants. CGA manages and coordinates campus-wide audits of contracts and grants performed by Federal and other external auditors, and develops responses to audit findings and corrective actions necessary to resolve audit issues. CGA is also responsible for providing systems, policies, procedures, and training campus-wide to facilitate the management of approximately 4,700 contracts and grants across campus. CGA provides education and outreach to the campus and is deemed to be the campus expert in the area of post-award financial management.
Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of a Contracts and Grants Accounting Manager, independently responsible for all accounting and analytical activities for assigned contract and grant funds in Contracts and Grants Accounting (CGA) Office. Responsibilities include award setups, project allocations, financial reporting and analysis, check deposits and cash management, timely and accurate invoicing and A/R monitoring, award closeouts, data warehouse downloads, maintenance of multiple tracking mechanisms and excel spreadsheets, completion of accounting and analytical tasks with clear understanding and knowledge of the complex award processes and regulatory guidelines. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform award administration, forecasting, evaluating, and prioritizing. Inaccurate and untimely accounting can result in a loss of substantial income to the campus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people at all levels in order to explain policies, regulations and procedures, present factors, findings, conclusion, and recommendations in a clear, concise and tactful manner.
- Skill to organize work and perform timely under pressure of conflicting deadlines.
- Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
- Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
- Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.
- Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
- Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of contracts and grants administration.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Driver's License:
Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
Preferred:
- 3-5 years General accounting and research administration.
Special Conditions:
- Must be willing to work early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as necessary.
- Completes the assigned training timely, and attends training workshops to enhance current and future career development. Participates in general staff meetings, campus workshops, and conferences.
TOTAL REWARDS
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $71,600–$85,453.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
- Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements:
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
CLOSING STATEMENT:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
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Target employers with maintenance departments
Large property management companies, universities, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities hire maintenance staff in-house. These employers are more likely to understand work authorization requirements and have HR processes that accommodate OPT employees without issue.
Understand your OPT end date before negotiating
Most maintenance roles are full-time and long-term. Employers will ask how long you can work. Know your OPT expiration date and whether you qualify for a 24-month STEM extension before your first interview conversation about authorization.
Get your employment details in writing
Your employer must sign your I-983 if you are on STEM OPT. Confirm your job title, start date, and hours worked per week are documented clearly. Ambiguous offer letters create reporting problems with your DSO down the line.
Report employment changes to your DSO promptly
If your job title, employer, or work location changes, you must notify your DSO within ten days. Maintenance workers are sometimes reassigned across sites. Each change must be reported to keep your SEVIS record accurate and your status valid.
Ask directly about visa sponsorship timelines
If you need H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT, raise it early with the employer. Maintenance roles in specialty occupation classifications can qualify, but employers need lead time. Waiting until your OPT expires to ask leaves no time to act.
General Maintenance Worker OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a General Maintenance Worker job qualify for F-1 OPT?
It depends on your degree. If you studied facilities management, construction technology, mechanical engineering, or a related field, a General Maintenance Worker role can qualify as directly related employment. Your DSO makes the final determination. Roles involving general labor without a clear connection to your major may not be approvable.
Can General Maintenance Worker jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Potentially yes, if your degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and the job involves applying STEM knowledge directly. Engineering technology and facilities-focused degrees often qualify. Your employer must also be E-Verify enrolled and willing to complete the training plan documentation required for STEM OPT extensions.
Where can I find General Maintenance Worker jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists maintenance and facilities roles from employers who are open to hiring candidates on OPT and other work visa types. Filtering by authorization type saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company will not sponsor or accommodate OPT students.
Do General Maintenance Worker employers typically understand OPT work authorization?
Familiarity varies widely. Large institutional employers like universities, hospitals, and corporate campuses tend to have HR teams experienced with work authorization. Smaller contractors and property management firms may not. It helps to briefly explain OPT in your cover letter and be prepared to walk the hiring manager through what authorization you hold and for how long.
How many hours per week can I work as a General Maintenance Worker on OPT?
During post-completion OPT, you must work at least 20 hours per week to maintain valid status. Full-time maintenance roles typically exceed that threshold easily. Part-time or seasonal positions that consistently fall below 20 hours per week put your OPT status at risk and should be avoided or supplemented with a second qualifying position.