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Building Manager
Harvard University · 🇺🇸 Cambridge, MA, US
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Harvard University
The US Department of Labor certified 123 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 73 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Job Summary: As Building Manager of an undergraduate residential dormitory (House), you are responsible for all physical resources operations in the House. Job-Specific Responsibilities: • Oversees the maintenance & operations of the House to provide a safe home for undergraduate students and other members of the House community. • Works closely with Faculty Dean(s) and Resident Dean to provide a smoothly functioning House. • Regularly interacts with student residents, responding to occupant building problems/requests promptly and resolving them quickly. • Works with Area Manager across a range of areas including budget management, vendor selection, & managing relationships with many Harvard departments. • Directs day-to-day activity of custodial staff, building trades, & contractors to assure timely and cost effective completion of work. • Maintains the security of the buildings through proper attention to access control, security procedures and the condition of locking devices. • Reviews computer based HVAC, security and fire systems, monitors safety compliance, coordinates inspections and ensures compliance with codes & regulations. • Works closely with OPR & P and Harvard University Office for Sustainability staff to implement best operations and maintenance practices, and to actively participate in FAS greenhouse gas and energy reduction efforts and goals for House. • Responds to emergency situations as appropriate during both working and off-hours. • Occasional planned weekend work including student move-in and move-out & Summer School move-in. Critical/Essential Status: During emergency situations and severe inclement weather this position is designated as essential and critical to the operations of the FAS. Working Conditions: Work is performed in a residential House. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform daily physical activity, including walking to and from various buildings, climbing multiple sets of stairs and walking from room to room on each floor to inspect the physical condition of the building, required. Basic Qualifications: • 5+ years' experience in the management of physical facilities, including staff supervision experience. • Demonstrated experience with building automated control systems including security and HVAC. Additional Qualifications and Skills: • Experience in the management of physical facilities in a University setting preferred. • Excellent communication skills; ability to assess needs, set priorities, and deal with stressful situations. • Computer skills necessary, including proficiency in work order systems, daily maintenance, invoice processing, budget and payroll management. • Demonstrated experience with building automated control systems including security and HVAC. • Must enjoy working with students. Certificates and Licenses: Advanced education and/or technical training beyond high school strongly preferred • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position • Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal • Other Information: All formal written offers will be made by FAS Human Resources. Work Format Details This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment. Salary Grade and Ranges This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information. Benefits Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed