Education E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in New Mexico
Education E-3 visa sponsorship jobs in New Mexico draw Australian professionals to institutions across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces. The University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University, and Albuquerque Public Schools are among the state's larger employers with histories of sponsoring international academic and instructional talent for specialty occupation roles.
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The Jornada Experimental Range is seeking applicants for a Mechanical Tech, Sr to support Range Staff as well as faculty/staff managing field sites by maintaining vehicles, equipment (including research equipment), and range facilities and tools.
POSITION DETAILS
Position Title: Mechanical Technician Senior
College/Division: Agricultural Experiment Station
Department: 317250-JORNADA EXPER RANGE HEADQUARTERS
Location: Las Cruces
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $25.56
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: THIS POSITION IS ONE YEAR APPOINTMENT WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED; CONTINGENT UPON EXTERNAL FUNDING
- Performs general maintenance and repair of facilities that support livestock research including corrals, fences, wells, pipelines, troughs, solar pumping systems, etc.
- Performs rangeland management practices, ranch livestock facility repair and maintenance. Maintain and repair pens, corrals, and barbed wire fencing. Knowledgeable in the equipment and tools required to perform these duties. Design and fabricate tools and equipment together to have an item that fits in the projects/field study needs.
- Keeps vehicles and equipment available for use by inspecting and completing preventive maintenance and performing repairs as needed. Vehicles and equipment include small, air-cooled engines, trucks, ATVs/UTVs, and heavy equipment with diesel engines and hydraulics.
- Inventory maintenance of parts and supplies so faculty and staff are aware of what is being used and what is available.
- Performs general facility and building maintenance such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical work carried out in this position are less than journeyman work and are concerned with the more routine maintenance and repair of the facility buildings and infrastructure.
- Maintain several miles of dirt and gravel roads by use of a motor grader and other heavy road equipment and machinery.
- Assist with the maintenance and repairs of water wells located in various areas of the Jornada Experimental Range.
- Operates various hand tools and power tools. Operates small and heavy equipment to include bobcat, backhoe, trencher, tractor, road grader, etc.
- Maintenance of fleet fuel distribution equipment, calculating fuel needs and storage, and completing fuel usage records.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma + 4 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s Degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with range/ranch maintenance tasks
- Knowledge of vehicles and heavy equipment to include operation, preventive maintenance and repair.
- Knowledge of maintenance and repair for buildings, corrals, roads, and fences
- Knowledge of routine electrical repair and plumbing
- Knowledge of welding, metal working, and fabrication
- Knowledge in handling livestock in small areas, feeding and proper methods of moving livestock.
- Ability to motivate, train, and work effectively with subordinates.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan and organize work activities effectively. Ability to read and interpret construction and field research plans.
- Ability to adjust work operations to meet emergencies without compromising quality of work.
- Willingness and ability to learn and attend training courses.
- Ability to work outdoors during hot or cold, windy weather.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip.
Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
INTRODUCTION
The Jornada Experimental Range is seeking applicants for a Mechanical Tech, Sr to support Range Staff as well as faculty/staff managing field sites by maintaining vehicles, equipment (including research equipment), and range facilities and tools.
POSITION DETAILS
Position Title: Mechanical Technician Senior
College/Division: Agricultural Experiment Station
Department: 317250-JORNADA EXPER RANGE HEADQUARTERS
Location: Las Cruces
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $25.56
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: THIS POSITION IS ONE YEAR APPOINTMENT WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED; CONTINGENT UPON EXTERNAL FUNDING
- Performs general maintenance and repair of facilities that support livestock research including corrals, fences, wells, pipelines, troughs, solar pumping systems, etc.
- Performs rangeland management practices, ranch livestock facility repair and maintenance. Maintain and repair pens, corrals, and barbed wire fencing. Knowledgeable in the equipment and tools required to perform these duties. Design and fabricate tools and equipment together to have an item that fits in the projects/field study needs.
- Keeps vehicles and equipment available for use by inspecting and completing preventive maintenance and performing repairs as needed. Vehicles and equipment include small, air-cooled engines, trucks, ATVs/UTVs, and heavy equipment with diesel engines and hydraulics.
- Inventory maintenance of parts and supplies so faculty and staff are aware of what is being used and what is available.
- Performs general facility and building maintenance such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical work carried out in this position are less than journeyman work and are concerned with the more routine maintenance and repair of the facility buildings and infrastructure.
- Maintain several miles of dirt and gravel roads by use of a motor grader and other heavy road equipment and machinery.
- Assist with the maintenance and repairs of water wells located in various areas of the Jornada Experimental Range.
- Operates various hand tools and power tools. Operates small and heavy equipment to include bobcat, backhoe, trencher, tractor, road grader, etc.
- Maintenance of fleet fuel distribution equipment, calculating fuel needs and storage, and completing fuel usage records.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma + 4 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s Degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with range/ranch maintenance tasks
- Knowledge of vehicles and heavy equipment to include operation, preventive maintenance and repair.
- Knowledge of maintenance and repair for buildings, corrals, roads, and fences
- Knowledge of routine electrical repair and plumbing
- Knowledge of welding, metal working, and fabrication
- Knowledge in handling livestock in small areas, feeding and proper methods of moving livestock.
- Ability to motivate, train, and work effectively with subordinates.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan and organize work activities effectively. Ability to read and interpret construction and field research plans.
- Ability to adjust work operations to meet emergencies without compromising quality of work.
- Willingness and ability to learn and attend training courses.
- Ability to work outdoors during hot or cold, windy weather.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip.
Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.
Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
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Search Education Jobs in New MexicoEducation E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
Which education employers in New Mexico have sponsored E-3 visas?
The University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University are among the most active education employers in the state with international hiring histories. Albuquerque Public Schools and Santa Fe Public Schools have also sponsored specialty occupation roles. Sponsorship activity varies by department and fiscal year, so confirming current intent with each employer's HR office is an important step in any application process.
Which cities in New Mexico have the most education E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Albuquerque accounts for the largest share of education E-3 opportunities in New Mexico, anchored by the University of New Mexico and the state's largest public school district. Las Cruces is a secondary hub through New Mexico State University. Santa Fe offers roles across its public school system and a small number of private educational institutions. Rural districts exist but sponsor international workers far less frequently.
What types of education roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in New Mexico?
E-3 sponsorship in education generally applies to specialty occupation roles requiring at least a U.S. bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a directly related field. Common qualifying positions include university faculty, research scientists, curriculum specialists, instructional designers, and school psychologists. General classroom teaching roles at the K-12 level may qualify where a specific subject-matter degree is required, but eligibility depends on the job duties and employer documentation.
How do I find education E-3 sponsorship jobs in New Mexico?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for E-3 sponsorship jobs in the education sector within New Mexico, surfacing employers whose Labor Condition Application filing history shows active sponsorship activity. This removes the need to manually screen institutions that don't sponsor international workers. From there, you can apply directly and confirm sponsorship intent with the relevant HR or international hiring contacts at each institution.
Are there any New Mexico-specific considerations for education E-3 sponsorship?
New Mexico's bilingual education programs and Native American-serving institutions create demand for specialists in English language learning and culturally responsive curriculum, areas where Australian educators with relevant degrees may find strong alignment. State teacher licensure requirements apply independently of visa status, so verifying New Mexico's credential recognition process for Australian qualifications is an important step before applying to K-12 district roles.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 education jobs in New Mexico?
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.