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Electrical Technician roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, and strong candidates with an associate degree plus field experience may reach EB-2 eligibility. Employers file a PERM labor certification before sponsoring permanent residency, meaning your green card path is tied directly to a verifiable job offer and prevailing wage compliance.
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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 Technician
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your education and experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications listed in the employer's job posting. An associate degree in electronics or electrical technology, paired with documented field hours, typically anchors EB-3 eligibility for this role.
Target employers with active DOL filing histories
Industrial manufacturers, utilities, and large contractors regularly sponsor electrical technicians through PERM. Use Migrate Mate to search companies with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing histories, so you're applying where sponsorship is an established practice, not a long negotiation.
Confirm the role meets prevailing wage standards
Before accepting an offer, cross-check the offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search for your job zone and metro area. Employers must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage throughout sponsorship, so a mismatch early on can stall or invalidate the PERM filing.
Understand your O*NET job zone before interviewing
Electrical Technician falls under O*NET Job Zone 3, requiring moderate-term on-the-job training. Knowing this helps you frame your experience precisely when employers assess whether your background satisfies the PERM minimum requirements for the posted position.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before signing an offer
Ask explicitly whether the employer will cover PERM filing costs and attorney fees. Many will, but offers rarely spell this out by default. Clarify who bears costs if employment ends before your I-140 is approved, since that affects your green card timeline directly.
Track your priority date after I-140 approval
Once your employer's I-140 petition is approved by USCIS, your priority date is set. Most countries see current EB-3 dates, but nationals of India and China face significant backlogs. Monitor the monthly Visa Bulletin to know when you can file for adjustment of status.
Green Card Electrical Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Technician role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Electrical Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, which requires at least two years of training or experience. EB-2 sponsorship is possible if the role is redefined to require an advanced degree or if you qualify for a National Interest Waiver, though that pathway is less common for technician-level positions and requires a stronger credentials argument.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Unlike H-1B visa, PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. There's no annual lottery, and EB-3 has no cap that creates the selection uncertainty H-1B applicants face. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status typically span two to four years before you hold a green card, compared to an H-1B that can authorize work in months.
What documentation should I prepare before approaching employers about green card sponsorship?
Gather official transcripts showing your electrical or electronics degree, a detailed employment history with verifiable job duties aligned to your O*NET occupation profile, and any professional licenses or certifications such as a journeyman card or NICET certification. PERM requires the employer to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available, so your application file needs to demonstrate your specific technical qualifications clearly from the start.
How can I find Electrical Technician jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Electrical Technician roles by companies with verified employment-based sponsorship histories. Targeting employers who have already navigated PERM filings for similar roles significantly reduces the negotiation burden, since their HR teams and legal counsel already understand the process and are more likely to extend sponsorship as a standard offer term.
Can I switch employers during the green card process without losing my place in line?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days, federal portability rules allow you to move to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification without restarting the PERM process, and your original priority date is preserved. If the I-140 hasn't yet been approved, changing employers typically means the sponsoring employer withdraws the petition and you begin again with a new PERM filing through USCIS.