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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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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.
Main responsibilities:
- Ensure that all equipment is operating properly and safely. Perform periodic and general maintenance tasks throughout the facility as assigned and according to schedule. Includes hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, carpentry and building maintenance, major overhaul of equipment, fabrication of parts, air conditioning and heating system installation, adjustment, system design changes and calibration, and repair of electronic and pneumatic controls. Stay abreast of current technology in regards to job duties.
- Perform daily inspection of doors and dock plates, banana rooms, and all other building and support areas. Recognize problems and repairs before breakdown occurs. Independently troubleshoot and repair problems using advanced skills including electronic repair (programmable control and relay logic repair, programming and design).
- Repair racking as required. Repair or replace batteries and chargers as needed. Replace damaged or burned out lighting fixtures. Repair ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems.
- Maintain complete repair order records.
- Follow company procedures. Ensure a safe work environment.
- Responsible for performing all job duties with honesty and integrity.
SKILLS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Possess at least two-year experience or training in the maintenance field and have current licenses, state and local. Possess a good background in electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, carpentry and general building repairs. Must provide own tools.
- Possess working knowledge with electrical lift trucks, ammonia refrigeration systems and warehouse building systems and repairs.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures. Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead and to work in or under the equipment. Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment such as maintenance related power equipment and hand tools, forklifts and pallet jacks and diagnostic equipment.
- Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities. Ability to learn and follow Company and Distribution Center policies regarding safe operation of forklifts and pallet jacks, maintenance related power equipment and hand tools. Ability to learn and follow Distribution Center paperwork policies and procedures encompassing Purchase Orders, Parts Requisitions and Inventory and Maintenance Orders. Ability to read and comprehend all labeling on hazardous materials and equipment in the facility.
- Most work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and materials necessary to perform job functions. Potential exposure exists to high voltage current, welding equipment, vehicle and equipment lubricants and solvents. Associates work in departments which may range in temperature from 80˚to –20˚ F. In cases of temperature outside the norm, Personal Protective Equipment is provided. Associates may be required to work at second- or third-story levels when performing work in conveyable selection systems. Noise exposure is within normal warehouse expectations.
- Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification; they are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities and duties may vary depending on location, store and management.
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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.