Service Team Lead Jobs for OPT Students
Service Team Lead jobs on OPT are available across retail, hospitality, logistics, and customer operations. Your F-1 OPT authorization covers full-time supervisory roles, and most positions align naturally with business, operations, or management degree programs. STEM OPT extensions may apply if your program qualifies.
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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID:
R00049288
Job Category:
Professional and Technical
Organization:
Facilities-Maintenance (Seth Hawk (59419))
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
Facilities Services Team - Lead
Job Summary:
Oversees, coordinates, plans, and directs the daily operations of Facilities Services technicians across all trades. Responsibilities include managing projects related to mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, energy management, building controls, and utility systems. Ensures the effective delivery of services and maintains compliance with all applicable maintenance standards and regulatory requirements.
Education & Experience
Education and Experience Required:
High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of facilities experience.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
Valid Driver's License Required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of maintenance best practices, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building systems
- Knowledge of healthcare regulatory organizations
- Excellent leadership and communications skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and direct daily operations and service delivery during the shift.
- Ensure staff consistently meet quality and safety standards.
- Provide coaching, training, consultation, and performance evaluations for staff.
- Plan, schedule, and organize work assignments to optimize staff utilization, workspace, and resources.
- Maintain accurate records and reports.
- Participate actively in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
- Collaborate closely with management to achieve established goals.
- Determine required tools, equipment, and supplies for each project; ensure their proper use and maintenance.
- Inspect completed work to verify adherence to quality standards.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, occasional crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional - up to 20%, frequent - from 21% to 50%, constant - 51% or more)
Time Type:
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date:
03/23/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID:
R00049288
Job Category:
Professional and Technical
Organization:
Facilities-Maintenance (Seth Hawk (59419))
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
Facilities Services Team - Lead
Job Summary:
Oversees, coordinates, plans, and directs the daily operations of Facilities Services technicians across all trades. Responsibilities include managing projects related to mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, energy management, building controls, and utility systems. Ensures the effective delivery of services and maintains compliance with all applicable maintenance standards and regulatory requirements.
Education & Experience
Education and Experience Required:
High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of facilities experience.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
Valid Driver's License Required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of maintenance best practices, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building systems
- Knowledge of healthcare regulatory organizations
- Excellent leadership and communications skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and direct daily operations and service delivery during the shift.
- Ensure staff consistently meet quality and safety standards.
- Provide coaching, training, consultation, and performance evaluations for staff.
- Plan, schedule, and organize work assignments to optimize staff utilization, workspace, and resources.
- Maintain accurate records and reports.
- Participate actively in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
- Collaborate closely with management to achieve established goals.
- Determine required tools, equipment, and supplies for each project; ensure their proper use and maintenance.
- Inspect completed work to verify adherence to quality standards.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, occasional crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional - up to 20%, frequent - from 21% to 50%, constant - 51% or more)
Time Type:
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date:
03/23/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Service Team Lead
Target industries with high OPT hire rates
Retail chains, hotel groups, and logistics companies regularly hire OPT students for team lead roles. These industries are accustomed to work authorization paperwork and less likely to screen out candidates before the interview stage.
Frame your degree as a management qualification
Employers sometimes overlook OPT candidates for supervisory roles. Explicitly connecting your business, hospitality, or operations degree to team leadership in your resume and cover letter strengthens your case for a service lead position.
Apply before your OPT start date if possible
Many employers want team leads to start quickly. Beginning your job search two to three months before your OPT authorization begins gives employers confidence you can onboard on their timeline without waiting on paperwork.
Clarify your work authorization timeline upfront
Service Team Lead roles involve scheduling and operational continuity. Proactively telling employers your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility removes uncertainty and helps hiring managers plan staffing without worrying about a sudden gap.
Highlight any prior supervisory or shift lead experience
Even informal leadership, like training new hires or running a shift during your studies, is directly relevant. Service employers prioritize demonstrated reliability and team coordination over formal job titles on a resume.
Focus your search on OPT-friendly employers
Not every company understands OPT authorization. Browse Migrate Mate to find Service Team Lead roles posted by employers already familiar with F-1 sponsorship, saving time you would otherwise spend filtering out non-starters.
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Does a Service Team Lead role qualify for F-1 OPT work authorization?
Yes, Service Team Lead positions qualify for OPT as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. A business, hospitality, operations, or management degree typically supports this connection. If you are unsure whether your specific role qualifies, confirm with your Designated School Official before accepting an offer.
Can I work as a Service Team Lead on STEM OPT extension?
You can if your degree program appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program list and the role relates to that field. Operations management and some supply chain or logistics programs qualify. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, which is a standard requirement for all STEM OPT extensions regardless of job title.
Where can I find Service Team Lead jobs that accept OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Service Team Lead roles from employers who are open to hiring F-1 OPT candidates. Searching there saves time compared to applying broadly and hitting dead ends with companies unfamiliar with work authorization. Filter by job title and review employer sponsorship history before applying.
Do Service Team Lead employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends?
It depends on the employer size and industry. Large retail, hospitality, and logistics companies with HR departments experienced in immigration are more likely to sponsor than small independent operators. It is worth asking about long-term sponsorship intentions during the offer negotiation stage, before you are locked into a role with no path forward.
How many hours per week can I work as a Service Team Lead on OPT?
During your post-completion OPT period, you can work full time with no weekly hour cap. Service Team Lead roles are almost always full-time positions, so this aligns well. If you are still completing your degree on pre-completion OPT, you are limited to 20 hours per week while classes are in session.
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