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Maintenance electrician visa sponsorship jobs in Florida span the state's large hospitality, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. Major employers like Walt Disney World, Lockheed Martin, and Siemens Energy hire internationally for these roles, with strong demand in Orlando, Tampa, Miami, and Jacksonville. Florida's year-round construction activity and aging industrial base keep qualified electricians in consistent demand.
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Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.
Position Specific Description
This position is located at our West County Plant in Loxahatchee, Florida and will travel the state of Florida to support the fleet outages. Tools are provided by the company. Days and shifts will vary based on the business unit needs during the outage. Normal schedule (not supporting an outage) is a day shift Monday-Friday. Overtime hours average approximately between 400 hours to 800 hours per year. Employees are offered per diem when traveling outside of their region. The plant operates 24/7 so individuals will be expected to work and support weekend days as needed.
Job Overview
- Performs preventive maintenance to ensure proper functioning of plant equipment.
- Performs testing, overhauls, repair/replacement, and removal/installation of plant electrical equipment, with a focus on circuit breakers and batteries.
- Utilizes/operates various types of test instruments. Uses hand, power, tools/equipment necessary to support a safe and productive work environment.
- Candidates will be required to take and pass the MASS Test and also be Hands-On tested to demonstrate knowledge and craft skills.
- Candidates will also be required to take a pre-placement functional evaluation.
- Work Schedule: Day Shift.
- Travel required for this position within the state of Florida.
- Local Candidate Strongly Preferred.
- Relocation and Testing Assistance is not provided.
Required Qualifications
- Pwr Plt Mtce Pos Sel Sys Test passed
- Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Preferred Qualifications
- None
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Bargaining Unit
Employee Type: Itinerant
Job Category: Power Generation Bargaining Unit
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.
Requisition ID: 94404
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.
Position Specific Description
This position is located at our West County Plant in Loxahatchee, Florida and will travel the state of Florida to support the fleet outages. Tools are provided by the company. Days and shifts will vary based on the business unit needs during the outage. Normal schedule (not supporting an outage) is a day shift Monday-Friday. Overtime hours average approximately between 400 hours to 800 hours per year. Employees are offered per diem when traveling outside of their region. The plant operates 24/7 so individuals will be expected to work and support weekend days as needed.
Job Overview
- Performs preventive maintenance to ensure proper functioning of plant equipment.
- Performs testing, overhauls, repair/replacement, and removal/installation of plant electrical equipment, with a focus on circuit breakers and batteries.
- Utilizes/operates various types of test instruments. Uses hand, power, tools/equipment necessary to support a safe and productive work environment.
- Candidates will be required to take and pass the MASS Test and also be Hands-On tested to demonstrate knowledge and craft skills.
- Candidates will also be required to take a pre-placement functional evaluation.
- Work Schedule: Day Shift.
- Travel required for this position within the state of Florida.
- Local Candidate Strongly Preferred.
- Relocation and Testing Assistance is not provided.
Required Qualifications
- Pwr Plt Mtce Pos Sel Sys Test passed
- Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Preferred Qualifications
- None
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Bargaining Unit
Employee Type: Itinerant
Job Category: Power Generation Bargaining Unit
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.
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Which companies sponsor visas for maintenance electricians in Florida?
Large industrial and facilities employers are the most active sponsors. Walt Disney World, Universal Parks and Resorts, Lockheed Martin, Siemens Energy, and Amazon fulfillment centers in Florida have histories of sponsoring skilled trades workers including maintenance electricians. Hospitals and large hotel groups also sponsor, particularly in the Orlando and Miami metro areas, though sponsorship is never guaranteed and varies by hiring cycle.
Which visa types are most common for maintenance electrician roles in Florida?
The H-2B visa covers temporary nonagricultural workers and is used by some employers for seasonal maintenance roles, particularly in Florida's hospitality sector. The H-1B is less common for electricians unless the role is framed around specialized engineering. Workers already in the U.S. with employment authorization, such as those on OPT or TN status, may also be considered. EB-3 immigrant visa sponsorship applies to some permanent skilled-trade positions.
Which cities in Florida have the most maintenance electrician sponsorship jobs?
Orlando leads due to its concentrated theme park, hospitality, and convention industry, which requires large maintenance teams. Tampa and Jacksonville follow, driven by manufacturing, defense contractors, and port operations. Miami sees demand in commercial real estate and hospital systems. Fort Lauderdale and the Space Coast around Cape Canaveral also generate steady openings tied to aerospace and industrial facilities.
How to find maintenance electrician visa sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for visa-sponsored roles, so you can search maintenance electrician positions in Florida without sorting through listings that exclude international candidates. The platform is built for workers who need employer sponsorship, making it more efficient than general job searches. Focus your search on Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville, where industrial and facilities employers with sponsorship track records are most concentrated.
Are there state-specific factors that affect visa sponsorship for maintenance electricians in Florida?
Florida does not have a state income tax, which can affect how employers structure compensation packages for sponsored workers, though prevailing wage requirements under federal law still apply regardless of state tax rules. Florida's licensed electrical contractor framework means employers may prefer candidates who can obtain or transfer a journeyman or master electrician license. The state's high volume of theme park, resort, and aerospace employers creates more sponsorship opportunities for maintenance electricians than in most other states.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored maintenance electrician jobs in Florida?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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