Service Tech Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Puerto Rico
Service tech roles in Puerto Rico span medical equipment, HVAC, and industrial machinery sectors, with employers like Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, and Honeywell maintaining operations on the island. San Juan and the northern corridor around Guaynabo and Caguas concentrate most openings. Visa sponsorship is available but selective, typically tied to specialized technical skills.
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Clean Harbors in San Juan, PR is seeking a Field Services Technician I to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.
ABOUT THE JOB
Travel / On Call / Emergency Response
Hourly Range -
ABOUT CLEAN HARBORS
Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.
WHY WORK FOR CLEAN HARBORS?
* Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
* Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
* Recruiting Pay range
* Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
* Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
* Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Reliable transportation
* Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities
* This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.
* Perform physical functions per job requirements
* Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
* Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Valid Driver’s license
* Previous relevant labor experience
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
* Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
* Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects
* Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools
* Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations
* Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
* Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive
* Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance
* Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding
* Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
* Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers
* Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods
* Attend all compliance and safety update meetings
* Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance
* Safe loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
* Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary
* Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
* Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
* Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
* Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
* Perform other duties as assigned
* By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
* By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials
INTRODUCTION
Clean Harbors in San Juan, PR is seeking a Field Services Technician I to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.
ABOUT THE JOB
Travel / On Call / Emergency Response
Hourly Range -
ABOUT CLEAN HARBORS
Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.
WHY WORK FOR CLEAN HARBORS?
* Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
* Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
* Recruiting Pay range
* Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
* Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
* Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Reliable transportation
* Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities
* This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.
* Perform physical functions per job requirements
* Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
* Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Valid Driver’s license
* Previous relevant labor experience
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
* Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
* Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects
* Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools
* Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations
* Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
* Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive
* Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance
* Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding
* Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
* Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers
* Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods
* Attend all compliance and safety update meetings
* Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance
* Safe loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
* Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary
* Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
* Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
* Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
* Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
* Perform other duties as assigned
* By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
* By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials
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Which companies sponsor visas for service techs in Puerto Rico?
Multinational manufacturers and medical device companies with Puerto Rico operations are among the more active sponsors. Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, Abbott, and Honeywell all have established facilities on the island and have historically sponsored technical roles. Smaller HVAC and industrial equipment firms sponsor less frequently, generally only when the role requires specialized certifications or equipment experience that local candidates cannot fill.
Which visa types are most common for service tech roles in Puerto Rico?
The H-1B is the most common pathway, but it applies only when the service tech role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Roles involving biomedical equipment or complex industrial systems are more likely to meet that threshold. The TN visa is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering and technician categories. The O-1 applies to individuals with demonstrated extraordinary expertise.
Which cities in Puerto Rico have the most service tech sponsorship jobs?
San Juan and its surrounding metro municipalities, including Guaynabo, Bayamon, and Caguas, account for the majority of service tech openings tied to visa sponsorship. The northern corridor hosts most of Puerto Rico's pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing infrastructure, which drives demand for biomedical and equipment service technicians. Arecibo and Barceloneta also have industrial facilities with periodic technical hiring.
How to find service tech visa sponsorship jobs in Puerto Rico?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to identify service tech roles in Puerto Rico where employers are open to sponsoring international candidates. Because Puerto Rico's sponsorship market is smaller than major mainland metros, setting up alerts for new postings is worth doing. Filtering by industry, such as medical devices or industrial equipment, helps narrow results to roles most likely to qualify for specialty occupation status.
Are there any Puerto Rico-specific considerations for service tech visa sponsorship?
Puerto Rico follows the same federal immigration rules as the continental United States, so H-1B prevailing wage requirements and DOL Labor Condition Application standards apply in full. One practical consideration is that Puerto Rico's job market is smaller, meaning fewer employers actively sponsor and competition for sponsored roles can be tight. The island's concentration of FDA-regulated pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers does create a genuine niche for biomedical service techs with relevant credentials.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored service tech jobs in Puerto Rico?
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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