Green Card Facility Engineer Jobs
Facility Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship require employers to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. EB-2 and EB-3 pathways both apply depending on your degree and experience, leading to lawful permanent residency.
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The Facilities Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers, and pool systems. This role ensures a safe, compliant, and fully operational facility through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and use of CMMS systems. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in facilities maintenance, building engineering, and mechanical systems within commercial or recreational environments.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boiler, and pool systems
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation of building systems
- Monitor and maintain water chemistry, filtration, and temperature controls for recreational pools
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including fire and life safety systems
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues and perform emergency repairs as needed
- Maintain detailed records of work orders, inspections, and maintenance activities within a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
- Support overall facility appearance and functionality to enhance member and guest experience
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Experience working with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Ability to lift 20+ lbs and perform physical maintenance tasks
Education:
- Technical or trade school certification in HVAC, electrical, or mechanical systems
Years of Experience:
- 3–4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or engineering
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
- Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer License (state-specific)
- EPA CFC Certification / HVAC Certification
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facilities Operator (AFO)
Pay
This is an hourly position with wages starting at $33.25 and pays up to $45.75, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
- A fully subsidized membership
- Discounts on Life Time products and services
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
- Training and professional development
- Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
- Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
Position Summary
The Facilities Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers, and pool systems. This role ensures a safe, compliant, and fully operational facility through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and use of CMMS systems. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in facilities maintenance, building engineering, and mechanical systems within commercial or recreational environments.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boiler, and pool systems
- Conduct routine inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation of building systems
- Monitor and maintain water chemistry, filtration, and temperature controls for recreational pools
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including fire and life safety systems
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues and perform emergency repairs as needed
- Maintain detailed records of work orders, inspections, and maintenance activities within a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
- Support overall facility appearance and functionality to enhance member and guest experience
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Experience working with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Ability to lift 20+ lbs and perform physical maintenance tasks
Education:
- Technical or trade school certification in HVAC, electrical, or mechanical systems
Years of Experience:
- 3–4 years of experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, or engineering
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
- Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer License (state-specific)
- EPA CFC Certification / HVAC Certification
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facilities Operator (AFO)
Pay
This is an hourly position with wages starting at $33.25 and pays up to $45.75, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
- A fully subsidized membership
- Discounts on Life Time products and services
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
- Training and professional development
- Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
- Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Facility Engineer
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3 early
Pull your transcripts and experience letters before applying. EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive facility management experience. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree alone or two years of skilled-worker experience. Knowing your category shapes which job postings to target.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target employers who have filed PERM applications for Facility Engineer roles specifically. Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the PERM process for this role.
Prioritize employers with in-house facilities teams
Large manufacturers, healthcare systems, and universities typically run their own facilities departments, making them more likely to sponsor PERM for Facility Engineers than staffing firms or contractors. In-house teams control hiring decisions and are more willing to absorb multi-year sponsorship timelines.
Request a prevailing wage determination before the offer stage
Your employer must file a prevailing wage determination with DOL before starting PERM recruitment. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location, then confirm your offered salary meets or exceeds that figure before accepting any offer.
Understand how PERM recruitment timelines affect your start date
PERM requires the employer to complete a mandatory recruitment period and document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. This process typically adds months before the I-140 petition is even filed. Negotiate your start date and any bridging arrangements with the employer before signing an offer letter.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process from scratch.
Green Card Facility Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Facility Engineer role?
Most Facility Engineer positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree, or EB-3 skilled worker if you have at least two years of relevant experience without a four-year degree. If you hold a master's degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's PERM attorney will assess which category is appropriate based on the minimum requirements stated in the job description.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for Facility Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every three years, while green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal requirement. The PERM process for green cards also requires the employer to test the U.S. labor market through regulated recruitment, document that no qualified U.S. workers applied, and obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before filing. H-1B has no such labor market test. Nationals from high-demand countries should also account for per-country priority date backlogs, which can extend the overall timeline significantly.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Facility Engineers?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation code, so you can identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Facility Engineer roles rather than applying broadly and hoping for sponsorship. Focus on large employers in manufacturing, healthcare, higher education, and commercial real estate, as these industries operate in-house facilities teams and are accustomed to multi-year sponsorship commitments.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Facility Engineer position?
Your employer files a prevailing wage request with DOL to establish the minimum salary for the role, then conducts a formal recruitment campaign including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices over a set period. They must document that no qualified U.S. workers applied before submitting the PERM application to DOL. If certified, the employer then files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You cannot begin this process independently; it must be initiated and filed entirely by the sponsoring employer.
What happens to my green card case if I change Facility Engineer jobs before it is approved?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM and I-140 generally must restart with the new employer, though your original priority date may carry over once the new I-140 is approved. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more and your original I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without invalidating your pending case. Facility Engineer roles typically share SOC codes that support portability within the broader engineering and facilities management occupational group.