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Equipment Service Technician roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer files with DOL before submitting an I-140 immigrant petition to USCIS. Hands-on technical repair and maintenance experience in industrial, medical, or commercial equipment can satisfy PERM's minimum requirements for skilled worker classification.
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What you will do
Are you looking to increase your HVAC knowledge and learn firsthand from some of the top HVAC teams? Johnson Controls, the leading Building Technology OEM for Healthcare, Manufacturing, Higher Education, K12, and Commercial Real Estate, is seeking skilled HVAC Tradesmen to join our growing business.
Johnson Controls provides factory certification through our Service Technical Academy (STA) and offers competitive pay and benefits. This opportunity offers the chance to service and maintain the most advanced heavy commercial and industrial equipment in the world. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will solve comfort, building inefficiency, and other service-related issues.
How you will do it
Tradesman shall perform mechanical installations and drive results, mentored by your peers and all other work coming under the labor agreement assigned by the Employer, limited only by their capabilities as determined by the Employer, at the respective apprentice rate of pay, and shall perform all assigned work under the direction of the Employer. Troubleshoots and resolves problems. Responds to basic warranty calls. Keeps JCI, contractors, and the customer informed of job progress and issues as needed. Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities. Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
What we look for
Required:
- Adherence to the company Safety Program.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Familiarity with HVAC equipment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-starter with ability to work independently.
- A valid driver’s license, with no major or frequent traffic violations.
- Be willing to join the UA of Plumbers and Pipefitters.
Pay Range: $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
HVAC Equipment Service Tech Trdsmn
What you will do
Are you looking to increase your HVAC knowledge and learn firsthand from some of the top HVAC teams? Johnson Controls, the leading Building Technology OEM for Healthcare, Manufacturing, Higher Education, K12, and Commercial Real Estate, is seeking skilled HVAC Tradesmen to join our growing business.
Johnson Controls provides factory certification through our Service Technical Academy (STA) and offers competitive pay and benefits. This opportunity offers the chance to service and maintain the most advanced heavy commercial and industrial equipment in the world. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will solve comfort, building inefficiency, and other service-related issues.
How you will do it
Tradesman shall perform mechanical installations and drive results, mentored by your peers and all other work coming under the labor agreement assigned by the Employer, limited only by their capabilities as determined by the Employer, at the respective apprentice rate of pay, and shall perform all assigned work under the direction of the Employer. Troubleshoots and resolves problems. Responds to basic warranty calls. Keeps JCI, contractors, and the customer informed of job progress and issues as needed. Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities. Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
What we look for
Required:
- Adherence to the company Safety Program.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Familiarity with HVAC equipment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-starter with ability to work independently.
- A valid driver’s license, with no major or frequent traffic violations.
- Be willing to join the UA of Plumbers and Pipefitters.
Pay Range: $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Equipment Service Technician
Document your equipment specializations before applying
PERM requires employers to define the minimum job requirements before recruiting. Compile certifications, service manuals you're trained on, and equipment brands you've serviced so employers can build PERM-compliant job descriptions around your actual technical background.
Target employers with existing PERM filing history
Manufacturers, hospital systems, and commercial HVAC companies that have filed PERM applications before already understand the process. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify which industries and employers have sponsored Equipment Service Technician roles previously.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Equipment Service Technician openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This surfaces roles where PERM is already a known process, not an unfamiliar request you'd need to introduce from scratch.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL assigns your role a wage level during PERM that your employer must meet. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before negotiating your offer letter.
Clarify EB-3 vs EB-2 eligibility with your hiring manager
Most Equipment Service Technician roles qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring two or more years of training. If your position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, ask whether the employer is willing to pursue EB-2 instead, which can affect your priority date strategy depending on your country of birth.
File I-485 concurrently if your priority date is current
Once your employer's I-140 is approved and your priority date is current in the Visa Bulletin, you can file for adjustment of status without waiting for a separate approval. Confirm your country's EB-3 cutoff date with USCIS each month, since dates retrogress without notice.
Green Card Equipment Service Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Equipment Service Technician role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Equipment Service 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 must complete PERM labor certification with DOL, demonstrating no qualified U.S. worker is available, before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa requires a specialty occupation tied to a bachelor's degree, which many Equipment Service Technician roles don't meet. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM doesn't have an annual lottery, and for most countries outside India and China there's no significant backlog at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years, compared to H-1B's faster initial approval.
What O*NET classification does this role use for PERM purposes?
Equipment Service Technicians are generally classified under O*NET codes in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair occupational group, with the specific SOC code depending on the equipment type, such as medical, HVAC, or industrial machinery. Your employer's immigration attorney will map your exact duties to the correct SOC code, which then determines the prevailing wage DOL assigns during PERM review.
How can I find Equipment Service Technician jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Equipment Service Technician openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Most general job boards don't distinguish between employers familiar with PERM and those that have never filed. Targeting companies with prior PERM activity in your equipment specialty shortens the internal approval process once you receive an offer.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm working for them on another visa status?
Yes. Employers can begin the PERM process for a current employee on H-1B, TN visa, or other nonimmigrant status at any time. Starting early matters because PERM approval, I-140 adjudication, and adjustment of status are sequential steps. If you're already employed and your employer is open to sponsorship, ask HR to initiate the prevailing wage determination with DOL as soon as possible to lock in your priority date.