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Building Engineer roles at commercial properties, hospitals, and university campuses qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers in facilities management and real estate operations routinely file I-140 petitions for qualified foreign candidates. Securing sponsorship typically requires demonstrating a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related engineering field alongside hands-on building systems experience.
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Working Title Building Superintendent (Portsmouth Student Center)
Role Title Trades Technician III
Role Code 79033-SW
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band 03
Position Number 295R0703
Agency Tidewater Community College
Division Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location Portsmouth - 740
Hiring Range $52,000 - $67,000, commensurate w/ experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes
EEO Category 7-Skilled Craft
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The Building Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and general upkeep of the Student Center, ensuring the facility is safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained for students, employees, and visitors. Performs routine building maintenance and facilities services within the employee’s technical knowledge, skills, and abilities. Coordinates with the Facilities Manager to arrange and support maintenance activities that are beyond the scope of the position or require specialized expertise, equipment, or resources not assigned to the Student Center.
Provides responsive facilities support and assistance to building occupants and coordinates with appropriate campus personnel to address building-related needs. The employee may also be assigned to perform maintenance, upkeep, or other related work at other college/campus facilities as directed by the Campus Manager or Facilities Director based on operational needs.
This position is designated as essential. The employee may be required to report to work or otherwise fulfill the responsibilities of the position during a college/campus closure resulting from weather, emergency, or other emergent conditions.
This is a restricted funded position.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Knowledge and skills in a specific building trade.
- Knowledge of several building trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.)
- Ability to supervise and train assigned employees in facilities maintenance activities.
- Skills in using common tools and equipment necessary to maintain facilities.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and layout plans.
- Ability to interpret computer-based equipment control systems.
- Experience at the Journeyman level in one of the building trades.
Additional Considerations
- Experience supervising personnel performing facilities maintenance tasks.
- Journeyman’s license in one of the building trades is preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes
Supervises Employees Yes
Required Travel
Local
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number CLS_4835P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 10/29/2026
Job Close Date 11/30/2026
Open Until Filled No
Contact Name
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Posting Summary
Working Title Building Superintendent (Portsmouth Student Center)
Role Title Trades Technician III
Role Code 79033-SW
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band 03
Position Number 295R0703
Agency Tidewater Community College
Division Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location Portsmouth - 740
Hiring Range $52,000 - $67,000, commensurate w/ experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes
EEO Category 7-Skilled Craft
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The Building Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and general upkeep of the Student Center, ensuring the facility is safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained for students, employees, and visitors. Performs routine building maintenance and facilities services within the employee’s technical knowledge, skills, and abilities. Coordinates with the Facilities Manager to arrange and support maintenance activities that are beyond the scope of the position or require specialized expertise, equipment, or resources not assigned to the Student Center.
Provides responsive facilities support and assistance to building occupants and coordinates with appropriate campus personnel to address building-related needs. The employee may also be assigned to perform maintenance, upkeep, or other related work at other college/campus facilities as directed by the Campus Manager or Facilities Director based on operational needs.
This position is designated as essential. The employee may be required to report to work or otherwise fulfill the responsibilities of the position during a college/campus closure resulting from weather, emergency, or other emergent conditions.
This is a restricted funded position.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Knowledge and skills in a specific building trade.
- Knowledge of several building trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, etc.)
- Ability to supervise and train assigned employees in facilities maintenance activities.
- Skills in using common tools and equipment necessary to maintain facilities.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and layout plans.
- Ability to interpret computer-based equipment control systems.
- Experience at the Journeyman level in one of the building trades.
Additional Considerations
- Experience supervising personnel performing facilities maintenance tasks.
- Journeyman’s license in one of the building trades is preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle Yes
Supervises Employees Yes
Required Travel
Local
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number CLS_4835P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 10/29/2026
Job Close Date 11/30/2026
Open Until Filled No
Contact Name
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Building Engineer
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your education and experience to match the employer's stated minimum requirements exactly. Get your foreign engineering degree evaluated by a NACES-accredited credential evaluator before applying, so employers can confirm U.S. equivalency without delaying their DOL filing.
Target property management companies with PERM history
Large commercial real estate operators, hospital systems, and university facilities departments file PERM applications regularly for Building Engineers. Search DOL's OFLC Wage Search by occupation and employer to identify which organizations have certified labor applications for this exact role in your target city.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
Most Building Engineer roles are filed under EB-3 as skilled workers, but if the position requires a master's degree or you hold one and can demonstrate it's standard for the role, EB-2 classification may be available, which can affect your priority date and wait time.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Building Engineer openings by employers who have active green card sponsorship history. This lets you target your applications to organizations already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process rather than educating employers from scratch.
Negotiate PERM filing timing during the offer stage
Ask your prospective employer when they plan to begin the PERM process after your start date. Some facilities teams wait 12 months or longer after hire before filing. Confirming the employer's timeline before accepting an offer protects you from indefinite delays in your green card process.
Document your building systems experience for the I-140 petition
USCIS reviewers look for specific evidence of expertise in HVAC, electrical distribution, fire suppression, and building automation systems in your I-140 supporting materials. Collect employment letters that name these systems explicitly, not just generic job titles, to avoid a Request for Evidence that slows approval.
Green Card Building Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Building Engineer jobs commonly come with green card sponsorship?
Yes, particularly at large employers in commercial real estate, healthcare, and higher education. These organizations employ substantial in-house facilities teams and have established HR and legal processes for PERM labor certification. Smaller building management companies or sole-owner properties rarely sponsor because the legal and administrative costs are significant for a single hire.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Building Engineers?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent residency, not a temporary status, and EB-3 filings are not subject to an annual lottery the way H-1B visa registrations are. The trade-off is timeline: PERM recruitment, DOL certification, and I-140 approval can take two to four years before you file to adjust status, compared to H-1B's faster but temporary authorization.
What education level does a Building Engineer need for EB-2 versus EB-3 sponsorship?
EB-3 is the standard pathway for Building Engineers, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a closely related engineering field. EB-2 requires an advanced degree, meaning a master's or higher, or a bachelor's plus at least five years of progressive experience that the employer can demonstrate is the normal minimum for the role. Most PERM filings for this job title land in EB-3.
How do I find Building Engineer jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Building Engineer openings filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to organizations that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process. This saves significant time compared to identifying sponsorship willingness only after reaching the offer stage, when changing course is costly for both sides.
Can my Building Engineer experience outside the U.S. count toward PERM and I-140 requirements?
Foreign work experience does count, but you need to document it carefully. USCIS accepts employment verification letters from international employers that specify your job duties, systems you maintained, and tenure. If your foreign degree is not from a U.S. institution, a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency is required to establish equivalency with a U.S. bachelor's degree for the PERM minimum requirements.