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Maintenance Technician III – Weekend Night
Abbott Laboratories · 🇺🇸 United States > Madison : 1 Exact Lane
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 73 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 28 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 — Abbott Laboratories
The US Department of Labor certified 73 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 28 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Opportunity The Maintenance Technician III will perform general repairs and preventive maintenance. Supported systems and equipment will be facility related mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, refrigeration, control systems, and equipment located within office, R&D, GMP and Clinical locations. The Maintenance Technician will provide support to ongoing process and procedure improvement and may also assist in a backup capacity to the Senior Maintenance Technician in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, repairs and maintenance and assisting with projects and on-call coverage. Shift: 8:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m., Saturday through Monday (three 12-hour overnight shifts per week). What You’ll Work On Include but are not limited to the following: • Communicate facility and safety related issues that arise from daily operations to the Facilities Management to coordinate with internal customers, property owner and/or outside vendors. • Assist the team in managing spare parts for facility utilities and supplies as needed to minimize equipment downtime. • Provide assistance in support of the facility and utility systems including but not limited to electrical distribution, plumbing, HVAC, compressed air systems, fire and life safety systems and emergency power. • Enter, prioritize and complete work orders in the CMMS system. • Complete miscellaneous facility projects including furniture/employee moves, mounting and hanging fixtures/art, remodeling and other facility improvements. • Execute preventive maintenance and demand maintenance tasks with proper documentation and closure. • Conduct daily, weekly and monthly building inspections to assess the current operational condition, document findings, and take appropriate follow up action following applicable procedures. • React to loss of electrical power and other utility outages, as well as assist in restoration efforts following weather related events. • Monitor and respond to facility system alarms following proper procedures. • Follow standard operating procedures (SOP) and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) requirements. • Recommend changes to equipment to improve safety, performance, and reliability. • Maintain compliance with all regulatory standards, including but not limited to GMP, OSHA, FDA and USDA. • Participate and perform in the on-call program for emergency service. • Provide technical support and expertise with oversight from Sr Maintenance Technician for building infrastructure, systems, and controls to maintain efficient and reliable operation, including the completion of accurate and contemporaneous GMP documentation. • Assist with technical support of all automated infrastructure equipment as required. • Ensure contractor compliance with EHS polices regarding contractors. • Implement and improve preventive maintenance procedures. • Willing to learn and expand tradecraft skills. • Ability to learn new technologies, systems, and equipment quickly and proficiently. • Strong documentation skills and attention-to-detail. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proven ability to work effectively in team situations as well as independently. • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to adapt to a quickly changing work environment with rapidly changing needs and requests. • Independent self-starter with positive attitude and above av