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Electrical Maintenance Technician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship through PERM labor certification, and strong candidates with advanced credentials may qualify under EB-2. Employers in manufacturing, utilities, and facilities management regularly sponsor foreign professionals for permanent residency in this field.
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About Modular Mission Critical
ModularMission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean’s complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean’s more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment for employees to build long-term careers.
Job Summary
The Electrical Maintenance Tech 3 role requires a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. This role will perform advanced electrical maintenance tasks, diagnose issues, and ensure the optimal functioning of equipment.
Responsibilities:
Required Soft Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-functional team environment.
- Proficiency in using computers and tablets to input data into maintenance management systems.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
- Physical capability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Functions and Responsibilities
Machine Maintenance
- Perform routine service and preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on various machines.
- Replace components such as cylinders, pumps, bearings, and other machine parts.
- Set up and conduct minor repairs on hand tools and machinery.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues related to machine operations.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors for repair assistance, parts procurement, and service-related needs.
- Conduct troubleshooting and minor repairs on air compressors and associated systems.
- Install machine-related systems including vacuum lines, ductwork, and other auxiliary components.
- Operate various types of mobile equipment, including proficiency in using a 60-ft articulating lift.
Building and Facility Maintenance Responsibilities
- Supervising contractors and 3rd party vendors.
- Scheduling contractors and 3rd party vendors.
- Diagnose and repair plumbing issues involving toilets, urinals, sinks, and water coolers.
- Install and replace water cooler filters.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including breakers, panel boxes, lighting fixtures, and other related components.
- Replace ballasts and light fixtures as needed.
- Maintain roof drainage systems including gutters and downspouts.
- Perform minor repairs on building doors, roll-up doors, and security gates.
- Repair and replace ceiling tiles.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience with a high school diploma or GED.
- Journeyman license or Master Electrician License required.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
Abilities:
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
- Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
- Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
- Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
- Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
- May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
- Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Pay Range: USD $40.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.
Overview:
About Modular Mission Critical
ModularMission Critical™ is the manufacturing campus for M.C. Dean’s complex, modular product line for datacenters and critical infrastructure. Located just north of Richmond, VA, this site is growing fast serving customers worldwide. Important openings include assemblers for our production lines and engineers and designers for products and continuous improvement. Join M.C. Dean’s more than 9,000 employees around the world making an impact through innovations in power and technology.
Why Join Us?
Our people are passionate about innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment for employees to build long-term careers.
Job Summary
The Electrical Maintenance Tech 3 role requires a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. This role will perform advanced electrical maintenance tasks, diagnose issues, and ensure the optimal functioning of equipment.
Responsibilities:
Required Soft Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-functional team environment.
- Proficiency in using computers and tablets to input data into maintenance management systems.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
- Physical capability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Functions and Responsibilities
Machine Maintenance
- Perform routine service and preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on various machines.
- Replace components such as cylinders, pumps, bearings, and other machine parts.
- Set up and conduct minor repairs on hand tools and machinery.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues related to machine operations.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors for repair assistance, parts procurement, and service-related needs.
- Conduct troubleshooting and minor repairs on air compressors and associated systems.
- Install machine-related systems including vacuum lines, ductwork, and other auxiliary components.
- Operate various types of mobile equipment, including proficiency in using a 60-ft articulating lift.
Building and Facility Maintenance Responsibilities
- Supervising contractors and 3rd party vendors.
- Scheduling contractors and 3rd party vendors.
- Diagnose and repair plumbing issues involving toilets, urinals, sinks, and water coolers.
- Install and replace water cooler filters.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including breakers, panel boxes, lighting fixtures, and other related components.
- Replace ballasts and light fixtures as needed.
- Maintain roof drainage systems including gutters and downspouts.
- Perform minor repairs on building doors, roll-up doors, and security gates.
- Repair and replace ceiling tiles.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience with a high school diploma or GED.
- Journeyman license or Master Electrician License required.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Military Reserve pay offset
- Paid maternity leave
Abilities:
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
- Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
- Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
- Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
- Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
- May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
- Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Pay Range: USD $40.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Electrical Maintenance Technician
Translate your credentials before applying
Foreign electrical credentials, apprenticeships, and trade certificates need official evaluation before PERM filing begins. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization so your qualifications map cleanly to U.S. equivalents before recruiters review your application.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed PERM applications for Electrical Maintenance Technician or related SOC codes. Facilities with recurring PERM filings in maintenance trades have established sponsorship workflows and are far less likely to withdraw mid-process.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters job listings by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on Electrical Maintenance Technician roles at employers who have already sponsored workers through PERM rather than cold-pitching companies with no sponsorship track record.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 fit early
If your role requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field and you hold one, you may qualify under EB-2. If your position is classified as skilled worker under DOL guidelines, EB-3 applies. Confirm the correct category with your sponsoring employer before USCIS I-140 filing.
Understand the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific SOC code and worksite ZIP code before salary discussions begin.
Time your start date around PERM recruitment windows
PERM requires the employer to complete a mandatory recruitment period before filing, typically 30 to 180 days of documented recruitment activity. Starting work before recruitment closes can create compliance problems, so confirm the filing timeline with your employer's attorney before accepting an offer.
Green Card Electrical Maintenance Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Maintenance Technician role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Electrical Maintenance Technician positions typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, then files an I-140 petition with USCIS to begin the green card process.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which can be difficult for technician-level positions. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no lottery and no annual cap concern for most nationalities at the skilled worker level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status typically takes two to four years before you receive a green card.
Where can I find Electrical Maintenance Technician jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate specializes in employment-based green card jobs and filters listings by sponsorship history, so you can identify Electrical Maintenance Technician openings at employers who have already completed PERM filings for similar roles rather than guessing which companies are willing to sponsor.
What documentation do I need to support a PERM filing in this trade?
You'll need official evaluations of any foreign trade certificates, apprenticeship records, or vocational diplomas to establish that your qualifications meet the minimum requirements the employer advertises for the role. Your employer's attorney will also need your employment history to confirm you meet the experience threshold stated in the PERM job description.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on a different work visa?
Yes. PERM is employer-sponsored and runs independently of your current visa status. Many technicians on H-2B visa, TN visa, or other nonimmigrant status have PERM applications pending simultaneously. The key requirement is that you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the PERM job order at the time of filing, not necessarily at the time of hire.