H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Michigan's H-2B visa market is driven by its Great Lakes tourism corridor, seasonal hospitality along the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, landscaping companies in metro Detroit and Grand Rapids, and amusement and recreation employers who file LCAs each spring for summer peak-season workers.
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As a Lift Operator you play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of lift operations at the resort. This position involves operating ski lifts, assisting guests, maintaining equipment, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate is attentive, safety-conscious, and enjoys working in an outdoor environment.
As a Boyne Mountain team member, there are so many awesome perks for you to take advantage of, such as: ski passes, golf passes, waterpark passes, and discounts for food, beverages, retail, daycare, and so much more! To learn more about Boyne Mountain Resort, employment perks, and employee testimonials, click here - Boyne Mountain Employment!
"Work Where You Love To Play!" at Boyne Mountain Resort.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions (including but not limited to):
- Promoting and exemplify Boyne Resorts L.E.A.D.S. core values. Contributing to creating and maintaining a culture of positivity, productivity, and professionalism.
- Lift Operation: Operating ski lifts and other conveyance systems, ensuring the smooth and safe transport of guests. Keeping chairs, corral and terminal areas clean and orderly. Performing snow maintenance on ramps, terminal areas, corral and other areas as needed.
- Guest Assistance: Displaying Attitude is Everything by helping guests load and unload from lifts, providing instructions for safe riding, and offering general assistance as needed.
- Safety Monitoring: Ensuring Excellence in Execution by assisting with daily lift inspections. Observing and enforcing safety protocols, including checking lift tickets, ensuring appropriate usage of safety bars, and managing lift lines.
- Communication: Maintaining clear and professional communication with guests and other team members, including the lift operations team and ski patrol.
- Equipment Maintenance: Utilizing Long-Term Thinking by conducting regular inspections, reporting any issues to the maintenance team.
- Weather Monitoring: Staying informed about current weather conditions, adjusting lift operations accordingly.
- Emergency Response: Acting quickly and effectively in case of an emergency, following established procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
- Customer Service: Providing exceptional customer service, offering information about the resort, answering guest questions, and ensuring a positive experience.
- Team Collaboration: Serve First and Develop Great People by working closely with other lift operators, ski patrol, and mountain operations staff to ensure smooth operations across the resort.
Qualifications
This position may be for you if:
- You are at least 18 years old
- Achieved a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- You are available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays
- You enjoy working outside in various weather conditions
- You would enjoy a customer service position helping and interacting with guests
Overview:
As a Lift Operator you play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of lift operations at the resort. This position involves operating ski lifts, assisting guests, maintaining equipment, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate is attentive, safety-conscious, and enjoys working in an outdoor environment.
As a Boyne Mountain team member, there are so many awesome perks for you to take advantage of, such as: ski passes, golf passes, waterpark passes, and discounts for food, beverages, retail, daycare, and so much more! To learn more about Boyne Mountain Resort, employment perks, and employee testimonials, click here - Boyne Mountain Employment!
"Work Where You Love To Play!" at Boyne Mountain Resort.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions (including but not limited to):
- Promoting and exemplify Boyne Resorts L.E.A.D.S. core values. Contributing to creating and maintaining a culture of positivity, productivity, and professionalism.
- Lift Operation: Operating ski lifts and other conveyance systems, ensuring the smooth and safe transport of guests. Keeping chairs, corral and terminal areas clean and orderly. Performing snow maintenance on ramps, terminal areas, corral and other areas as needed.
- Guest Assistance: Displaying Attitude is Everything by helping guests load and unload from lifts, providing instructions for safe riding, and offering general assistance as needed.
- Safety Monitoring: Ensuring Excellence in Execution by assisting with daily lift inspections. Observing and enforcing safety protocols, including checking lift tickets, ensuring appropriate usage of safety bars, and managing lift lines.
- Communication: Maintaining clear and professional communication with guests and other team members, including the lift operations team and ski patrol.
- Equipment Maintenance: Utilizing Long-Term Thinking by conducting regular inspections, reporting any issues to the maintenance team.
- Weather Monitoring: Staying informed about current weather conditions, adjusting lift operations accordingly.
- Emergency Response: Acting quickly and effectively in case of an emergency, following established procedures and notifying appropriate personnel.
- Customer Service: Providing exceptional customer service, offering information about the resort, answering guest questions, and ensuring a positive experience.
- Team Collaboration: Serve First and Develop Great People by working closely with other lift operators, ski patrol, and mountain operations staff to ensure smooth operations across the resort.
Qualifications
This position may be for you if:
- You are at least 18 years old
- Achieved a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- You are available to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays
- You enjoy working outside in various weather conditions
- You would enjoy a customer service position helping and interacting with guests
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Tips for Finding H-2B Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Target employers in Michigan's resort and tourism corridor
Traverse City, Petoskey, and Mackinac Island draw heavy seasonal visitor traffic from May through October. Resorts, marinas, and hospitality operators in these areas file H-2B petitions regularly to staff up before peak season begins.
Understand Michigan's filing windows
Most Michigan H-2B employers submit LCAs and petitions months before the season starts. Focus your outreach between November and February to connect with employers before petition slots are allocated and positions are filled.
Search by industry, not just job title
H-2B roles in Michigan span landscaping, groundskeeping, food processing, and amusement park operations. On Migrate Mate, filtering by visa type and industry gives you a cleaner view of which employers are actively sponsoring.
Look beyond Detroit to mid-Michigan employers
Grand Rapids, Lansing, and the Traverse City region have dense concentrations of seasonal employers. Smaller markets often have less competition for available H-2B positions than the major metro areas, improving your chances of landing an offer.
Verify LCA filings on the DOL disclosure database
The Department of Labor's OFLC disclosure data lists every approved H-2B LCA by employer name, location, and job category. Search FLAG.dol.gov to confirm which Michigan employers have a documented history of H-2B sponsorship.
Approach employers before they advertise openings
Michigan's seasonal employers often rehire returning workers first. Contacting landscaping companies and resort operators directly in late fall, before public job postings appear, puts you ahead of the standard application cycle.
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Which industries in Michigan sponsor the most H-2B visas?
Landscaping and groundskeeping companies, resort and hotel operators, amusement and recreation facilities, and food processing employers account for the largest share of H-2B visa LCA filings in Michigan. The state's four distinct seasons and extensive Great Lakes shoreline make hospitality and outdoor services the most consistent sources of H-2B sponsorship year over year.
Which cities in Michigan have the most H-2B sponsorship jobs?
Traverse City, Petoskey, and the Mackinac Island area lead for hospitality and resort roles due to high seasonal tourism. Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids generate consistent H-2B demand from landscaping and grounds maintenance companies. Smaller resort towns across the Upper Peninsula also file H-2B petitions, particularly for summer season staffing.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-2B sponsorship in Michigan?
H-2B covers temporary nonagricultural work, so qualifying Michigan roles typically include housekeeping and front desk staff at resorts, ride operators and park attendants at amusement facilities, lawn care and tree service workers, and line workers at seasonal food processing operations. These positions must be tied to a documented seasonal or peak-load need the employer can demonstrate to the DOL.
How do I find H-2B jobs in Michigan that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by visa type, so you can browse H-2B opportunities in Michigan without sorting through roles that don't sponsor. You can also cross-reference employers on the DOL's OFLC disclosure data at FLAG.dol.gov to verify which Michigan companies have active H-2B filing histories before you apply.
What is the prevailing wage for H-2B jobs in Michigan?
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.