General Maintenance Worker Jobs for OPT Students
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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Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
- Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
- Disability and Life Insurance options
- On Site Child Care
- Educational Reimbursement
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Kent Campus Hospital
Status: Full Time 80 Hours
Shift: Days
SALARY RANGE: 20.64 - 30.97 HOURLY
General Summary:
The General Maintenance Worker performs a variety of general routine services to repair and maintain hospital mechanical equipment, furnishings, and fixtures, ensuring integrity and functionality. The individual may be required to work alternate shifts depending on staffing levels, projects, and emergent situations.
Department team members are authorized to have limited access to secured medication rooms to perform duties and responsibilities as defined in this job description. Any staff member requiring limited access to secured medication rooms must have a fully completed and signed Medication Security Agreement for Non-Licensed Personnel form on file and available upon request.
Responsibilities:
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Ensure the condition of hospital mechanical equipment, utility systems, furnishings and fixtures are safe and operational. Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and complete minor repairs to minimize equipment failures and unplanned work requests.
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Complete all assigned work orders meeting established standards, defined by management.
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Completes all assigned Preventative Maintenance tasks meeting established standards, defined by management.
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Appropriately reports any system deficiencies to management when system repairs are outside of their abilities.
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Follows all department safe work practices and procedures including use of PPE when required.
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Completes and follows all departmental and organizational permits pertaining to the environment of care and safety. (Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Utility Shutdown, Etc.)
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This role is deemed essential and requires participation in emergencies that are related to weather and facility occurrences. Some activities may include but are not limited to snow removal, storm preparation, and utility outages. The individual may be utilized to support other departments during an emergency.
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All other duties as assigned, within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Credentials:
- Driver License
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Driving Record Required. Due to insurance carrier requirements, all staff must be at least 21 years of age with a current class D driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations or accidents in the past 3 years.
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Experience:
- Required: One year of experience in building maintenance and repair, basic electrical and plumbing required.
- Preferred: Four years in building maintenance with a background in healthcare to include bed and wheelchair preventive maintenance and repair.
If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?
Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
- Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
- Disability and Life Insurance options
- On Site Child Care
- Educational Reimbursement
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
- Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Location: Kent Campus Hospital
Status: Full Time 80 Hours
Shift: Days
SALARY RANGE: 20.64 - 30.97 HOURLY
General Summary:
The General Maintenance Worker performs a variety of general routine services to repair and maintain hospital mechanical equipment, furnishings, and fixtures, ensuring integrity and functionality. The individual may be required to work alternate shifts depending on staffing levels, projects, and emergent situations.
Department team members are authorized to have limited access to secured medication rooms to perform duties and responsibilities as defined in this job description. Any staff member requiring limited access to secured medication rooms must have a fully completed and signed Medication Security Agreement for Non-Licensed Personnel form on file and available upon request.
Responsibilities:
-
Ensure the condition of hospital mechanical equipment, utility systems, furnishings and fixtures are safe and operational. Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and complete minor repairs to minimize equipment failures and unplanned work requests.
-
Complete all assigned work orders meeting established standards, defined by management.
-
Completes all assigned Preventative Maintenance tasks meeting established standards, defined by management.
-
Appropriately reports any system deficiencies to management when system repairs are outside of their abilities.
-
Follows all department safe work practices and procedures including use of PPE when required.
-
Completes and follows all departmental and organizational permits pertaining to the environment of care and safety. (Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Utility Shutdown, Etc.)
-
This role is deemed essential and requires participation in emergencies that are related to weather and facility occurrences. Some activities may include but are not limited to snow removal, storm preparation, and utility outages. The individual may be utilized to support other departments during an emergency.
-
All other duties as assigned, within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education:
-
High School Diploma or GED
-
Credentials:
- Driver License
-
Driving Record Required. Due to insurance carrier requirements, all staff must be at least 21 years of age with a current class D driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations or accidents in the past 3 years.
-
Experience:
- Required: One year of experience in building maintenance and repair, basic electrical and plumbing required.
- Preferred: Four years in building maintenance with a background in healthcare to include bed and wheelchair preventive maintenance and repair.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in General Maintenance Worker
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.
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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.
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