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Facility Technician roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL, proving no qualified U.S. workers are available. Candidates with technical certifications or an associate degree strengthen the sponsorship case. Start your search with employers who have an active history of filing.
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Join our dynamic team and become a critical technical leader who ensures the heartbeat of our global infrastructure remains strong and resilient. In this pivotal role, you'll be the guardian of our data center operations, driving reliability and performance while optimizing operational efficiency across complex technical environments.
Data Center Facility Manager role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including electrical support equipment such as stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems that include but not limited to switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAC units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water chemical systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire suppression systems, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the data center's critical physical infrastructure. Ensure that all work performed within the space is done to high quality and without impact to internal/external customers
- Manage teams of 24x7 engineering technicians in all facets of their career
- Engage in improvement projects, often requiring reaching out to a variety of support teams, and drive them from conception to completion
- Coordinates daily with a multitude of third party vendors ensuring adherence to contracted SLAs
- Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures
- Routinely operate as the afterhours on-call Data Center Facility Manager for the data centers in the region. This will include responding to any issues within the data centers and managing the investigation, mitigation, and recovery of the issue(s)
A day in the life
As the Facility Manager, your role demonstrates a strong commitment to prioritizing the development and well-being of team members, as well as fostering diversity and inclusion. You will oversee all facets of the data center's critical infrastructure with a focus on continuous availability and optimal performance, while upholding high-quality standards and minimizing any impact on internal and external customers. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in process optimization, staff management, setting performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives, all while ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of in a managerial/supervisory role with 5 or more direct reports experience
- 3+ years of in industrial electrical or mechanical systems experience
- 3+ years of administrative experience including Microsoft Office products experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units
- Experience communicating technical details verbally and in writing
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent or 5+ years of experience working in a data center or other mission critical environment with an emphasis on building and equipment operation
- Must be able to work in an environment that involves walking, stooping, bending, and climbing to access equipment.
- Behavioral interviewing and hiring experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MO, New Florence
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 117,300.00 - 171,300.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Join our dynamic team and become a critical technical leader who ensures the heartbeat of our global infrastructure remains strong and resilient. In this pivotal role, you'll be the guardian of our data center operations, driving reliability and performance while optimizing operational efficiency across complex technical environments.
Data Center Facility Manager role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including electrical support equipment such as stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems that include but not limited to switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAC units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water chemical systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire suppression systems, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the data center's critical physical infrastructure. Ensure that all work performed within the space is done to high quality and without impact to internal/external customers
- Manage teams of 24x7 engineering technicians in all facets of their career
- Engage in improvement projects, often requiring reaching out to a variety of support teams, and drive them from conception to completion
- Coordinates daily with a multitude of third party vendors ensuring adherence to contracted SLAs
- Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures
- Routinely operate as the afterhours on-call Data Center Facility Manager for the data centers in the region. This will include responding to any issues within the data centers and managing the investigation, mitigation, and recovery of the issue(s)
A day in the life
As the Facility Manager, your role demonstrates a strong commitment to prioritizing the development and well-being of team members, as well as fostering diversity and inclusion. You will oversee all facets of the data center's critical infrastructure with a focus on continuous availability and optimal performance, while upholding high-quality standards and minimizing any impact on internal and external customers. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in process optimization, staff management, setting performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives, all while ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of in a managerial/supervisory role with 5 or more direct reports experience
- 3+ years of in industrial electrical or mechanical systems experience
- 3+ years of administrative experience including Microsoft Office products experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units
- Experience communicating technical details verbally and in writing
- Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent or 5+ years of experience working in a data center or other mission critical environment with an emphasis on building and equipment operation
- Must be able to work in an environment that involves walking, stooping, bending, and climbing to access equipment.
- Behavioral interviewing and hiring experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MO, New Florence
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 117,300.00 - 171,300.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Facility Technician
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM labor certification requires your education and experience to match the job description exactly. Get foreign diplomas evaluated by a NACES-recognized credential evaluator before your employer submits the application to DOL.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
Facility Technician roles often sit in manufacturing, healthcare, and government-contracted facilities where E-Verify enrollment is mandatory. Employers already verified through E-Verify are operationally prepared to sponsor foreign workers through PERM without internal HR friction.
Search green card sponsors through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Facility Technician openings by employers with documented EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never filed PERM for this occupation.
Clarify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL assigns Facility Technician roles a prevailing wage level using OFLC Wage Search. Ask your prospective employer which wage level they intend to use on the LCA, since a Level I determination can affect your long-term pay relative to colleagues.
Understand the PERM advertising timeline before signing
Your employer must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including job postings and newspaper ads, before filing PERM. This recruitment window typically runs 30 to 180 days and must be factored into your start-date negotiations and any current visa expiry.
Confirm whether the role uses EB-2 or EB-3 classification
Most Facility Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers. If your role requires a bachelor's degree and specialized engineering or systems knowledge, your employer may qualify you for EB-2, which can affect your priority date queue, particularly if you are from India or China.
Green Card Facility Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Facility Technician job qualify for green card sponsorship?
Yes. Facility Technician roles commonly qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship as skilled worker positions. Your employer files PERM labor certification with the DOL to demonstrate no minimally qualified U.S. workers are available, then petitions USCIS with Form I-140. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree or advanced technical specialization may qualify under EB-2 instead.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B for this role?
The green card path through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery, though visa number availability depends on your country of birth. The overall timeline is longer, often two to five years, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa requiring renewal.
What documentation do I need before an employer can file PERM for me?
You'll need proof that you meet the minimum requirements stated in the job description at the time the PERM application is filed. For Facility Technician roles, this typically means education records, any required certifications such as HVAC or electrical licenses, and a detailed employment history. Foreign credentials should be evaluated by a NACES-approved evaluator before filing begins.
How do I find Facility Technician jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Facility Technician openings filtered by employers with a verified history of EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship. Because many employers never advertise sponsorship willingness upfront, filtering by past PERM filing activity is the most reliable way to identify companies prepared to go through the process with you.
Does my current visa status affect my eligibility for green card sponsorship as a Facility Technician?
Your visa status doesn't disqualify you from PERM sponsorship, but it affects practical timing. If you're on OPT or H-1B, your employer can file PERM while you remain in valid status. USCIS allows concurrent filing of I-485 adjustment of status once a visa number is available, so maintaining lawful status throughout the process is critical.