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Building Maintenance Mechanic roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents U.S. worker unavailability before filing your I-140 petition. Hands-on trade credentials, journeyman certifications, and multi-system experience strengthen your sponsorship case with facilities employers.
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The Mechanic III is a vital role within the University Housing Facilities team. This position will collaborate with the Housing Facilities leadership team and provide recommendations for repairs, maintenance, and new projects to ensure that our facilities are running efficiently and effectively.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Mechanic III you will:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace or install mechanical systems such as heating, cooling, ventilating, piping systems, fire protection systems, temperature control systems, control valves, and dining equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace or install plumbing systems ie: Water heaters, water softeners, heat exchangers, supply, recirculating, drain, vent and sewer lines.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace and/or install Food service equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace and/or install Hardware/Appliances i.e.: electronic door locks, door operators, door/window repair, Refrigerators, Stoves, Washers, Dryers, etc.
- Respond to emergencies and after-hours calls.
In addition, this position will:
- Provide input, planning, research, design, leadership and supervision (as needed) on special projects, new construction, and renovation projects.
- Read and interpret construction drawings and plans to determine equipment, materials and appropriate installation methods.
- Collaborate with outside vendors as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all codes and regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness and neatness of work areas assigned.
- Maintain documentation including records and reports.
HOURS
Hours: 7:00am-4:00pm, M-F plus on-call as required by your Manager. This position is considered essential.
About us
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and certified as a Family Friendly Workplace. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
- Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
- Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
- Robust retirement plans with university match
Learn more about UNL benefits and your total compensation at: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree or relevant experience in one or more of the listed trades as well as four years of general maintenance experience or equivalency in one or more of the desired trades:
+ HVAC
+ Plumbing
- Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical Degree or certification in HVAC and/or Plumbing
- Journeyman level experience
- Experience in multiple trades i.e.: plumbing, HVAC, electrical
- Supervisory/Lead experience
- Refrigeration license preferred. Will be required within one year of hire.
POSTED SALARY
$26.021/hr minimum
HOW TO APPLY
Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
INTRODUCTION
The Mechanic III is a vital role within the University Housing Facilities team. This position will collaborate with the Housing Facilities leadership team and provide recommendations for repairs, maintenance, and new projects to ensure that our facilities are running efficiently and effectively.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Mechanic III you will:
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace or install mechanical systems such as heating, cooling, ventilating, piping systems, fire protection systems, temperature control systems, control valves, and dining equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace or install plumbing systems ie: Water heaters, water softeners, heat exchangers, supply, recirculating, drain, vent and sewer lines.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace and/or install Food service equipment.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, diagnosis, repair, replace and/or install Hardware/Appliances i.e.: electronic door locks, door operators, door/window repair, Refrigerators, Stoves, Washers, Dryers, etc.
- Respond to emergencies and after-hours calls.
In addition, this position will:
- Provide input, planning, research, design, leadership and supervision (as needed) on special projects, new construction, and renovation projects.
- Read and interpret construction drawings and plans to determine equipment, materials and appropriate installation methods.
- Collaborate with outside vendors as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all codes and regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness and neatness of work areas assigned.
- Maintain documentation including records and reports.
HOURS
Hours: 7:00am-4:00pm, M-F plus on-call as required by your Manager. This position is considered essential.
About us
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and certified as a Family Friendly Workplace. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
- Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
- Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
- Robust retirement plans with university match
Learn more about UNL benefits and your total compensation at: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s degree or relevant experience in one or more of the listed trades as well as four years of general maintenance experience or equivalency in one or more of the desired trades:
+ HVAC
+ Plumbing
- Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical Degree or certification in HVAC and/or Plumbing
- Journeyman level experience
- Experience in multiple trades i.e.: plumbing, HVAC, electrical
- Supervisory/Lead experience
- Refrigeration license preferred. Will be required within one year of hire.
POSTED SALARY
$26.021/hr minimum
HOW TO APPLY
Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Building Maintenance Mechanic
Document every trade certification you hold
PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications before recruiting. List all journeyman licenses, HVAC certifications, and electrical endorsements on your resume now so employers can write requirements around your actual credentials, not generic ones.
Target facilities-heavy employers with in-house maintenance teams
Universities, hospital systems, large hotel chains, and industrial manufacturers run full-time building maintenance departments and have established PERM filing infrastructure. These employers are far more likely to sponsor than small property management firms.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter by green card sponsorship history for building trades roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers who have filed PERM applications for similar positions. This removes guesswork from your job search entirely.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating offers
PERM requires your employer to pay the DOL prevailing wage for your specific role and location. Look up the wage level for your SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation so you know the floor the employer must meet.
Ask employers directly about their PERM filing timeline
PERM recruitment advertising, labor certification, I-140 filing, and adjustment of status can take two to four years combined. Confirm whether a prospective employer has in-house immigration counsel or uses a law firm before accepting an offer.
Understand that EB-3 has no lottery unlike H-1B
Building Maintenance Mechanic roles typically qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which has no random lottery selection. Your place in line depends on your priority date and country of birth, not an annual cap drawing.
Green Card Building Maintenance Mechanic: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Building Maintenance Mechanic role qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Building Maintenance Mechanic is classified as a skilled worker occupation under the EB-3 category. Employers must complete PERM labor certification with DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Roles requiring at least two years of training or a journeyman-level credential are well-suited for the EB-3 skilled worker pathway.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa requires a bachelor's degree in a specialty field and is subject to an annual lottery, which maintenance mechanic roles rarely clear. EB-3 has no lottery and covers skilled trades. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status typically takes two to four years, compared to a faster H-1B approval for degree-requiring roles.
What credentials strengthen a Building Maintenance Mechanic PERM application?
DOL's PERM process requires the employer to document that no qualified U.S. workers were available. Your journeyman licenses, HVAC EPA Section 608 certification, electrical endorsements, and multi-trade experience make you harder to replace with a domestic candidate, which supports the employer's recruitment documentation and strengthens the overall labor certification case.
How can I find employers who sponsor green cards for building maintenance roles?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by green card sponsorship history, so you can identify facilities employers who have filed PERM applications for building trades positions before. Targeting employers with an established PERM filing track record in this occupational category cuts your search time significantly and raises the likelihood of a successful sponsorship offer.
Can my employer start my green card process while I am on a different work visa?
Yes. Employers can file a PERM application on your behalf regardless of your current visa status, including H-2B visa or TN visa. You can pursue concurrent filing of I-485 adjustment of status once your priority date becomes current, provided you maintain valid status throughout the process. USCIS permits this stacking of petitions where visa availability allows.