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Installer roles qualify for EB-3 sponsored green cards when employers complete PERM labor certification, confirming no qualified U.S. workers are available. Skilled trade experience and any required licensing strengthen your profile. Sponsorship typically follows a full-time, permanent job offer from an employer willing to file on your behalf.
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Do you take pride in hands-on work that delivers results you can see and stand behind?
At Groundworks, North America's leader in foundation solutions, our Installers play a critical role in transforming homes and protecting what matters most to our customers. Working alongside experienced crews and supported by industry-leading training and equipment, you’ll install proven foundation and water management solutions that make a lasting impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and want a stable career with growth opportunities with an award-winning company, this role is built for you.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Installers are responsible for traveling to a residential or commercial building to install equipment, troubleshoot problems with the work assigned, test the equipment, and clean up the job after completion.
- Perform general construction labor tasks including digging, back-filling trenches, and site clean-up.
- Assist with the installation of products and services under supervision.
- Load, carry, and deliver heavy materials (up to 50 lbs) to and from job sites.
- Enter confined spaces such as crawl spaces and basements to perform repairs.
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining safety standards.
- Follow instructions closely and adhere to company policies, including safety and workplace conduct.
- Foster teamwork by building positive relationships and supporting team goals.
- Maintain professionalism, integrity, and uphold the company’s reputation.
- Assist with additional tasks as assigned by supervisors to ensure project success.
- It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of trade specific tools for installations and correct use of equipment
- Previous experience working in the construction industry
- Must have a valid, non-restrictive driver’s license.
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Walks and stands for long periods of time
- Performs strenuous labor often under adverse conditions
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive base pay + bonus paid per job ($40-50k avg.)
- Best-in-class certification program creates path to real career growth
- Tools & transportation to the job site provided
- Free pair of Red Wing work boots provided every year
- Performance opens doors to elite recognition, trips & events
- Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday & volunteer events
- Upward mobility - we promote from within 80% of the time
- When you win, you own it—our Employee Ownership Program lets you share the upside
- Tuition Reimbursement Program - we invest in your development!
- Work-life balance - 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays
- US: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long & short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) and company match & paid maternity leave
- Canada: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, long & short-term disability, and company paid life insurance
INTRODUCTION
Do you take pride in hands-on work that delivers results you can see and stand behind?
At Groundworks, North America's leader in foundation solutions, our Installers play a critical role in transforming homes and protecting what matters most to our customers. Working alongside experienced crews and supported by industry-leading training and equipment, you’ll install proven foundation and water management solutions that make a lasting impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and want a stable career with growth opportunities with an award-winning company, this role is built for you.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Installers are responsible for traveling to a residential or commercial building to install equipment, troubleshoot problems with the work assigned, test the equipment, and clean up the job after completion.
- Perform general construction labor tasks including digging, back-filling trenches, and site clean-up.
- Assist with the installation of products and services under supervision.
- Load, carry, and deliver heavy materials (up to 50 lbs) to and from job sites.
- Enter confined spaces such as crawl spaces and basements to perform repairs.
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining safety standards.
- Follow instructions closely and adhere to company policies, including safety and workplace conduct.
- Foster teamwork by building positive relationships and supporting team goals.
- Maintain professionalism, integrity, and uphold the company’s reputation.
- Assist with additional tasks as assigned by supervisors to ensure project success.
- It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of trade specific tools for installations and correct use of equipment
- Previous experience working in the construction industry
- Must have a valid, non-restrictive driver’s license.
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Walks and stands for long periods of time
- Performs strenuous labor often under adverse conditions
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive base pay + bonus paid per job ($40-50k avg.)
- Best-in-class certification program creates path to real career growth
- Tools & transportation to the job site provided
- Free pair of Red Wing work boots provided every year
- Performance opens doors to elite recognition, trips & events
- Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday & volunteer events
- Upward mobility - we promote from within 80% of the time
- When you win, you own it—our Employee Ownership Program lets you share the upside
- Tuition Reimbursement Program - we invest in your development!
- Work-life balance - 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays
- US: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long & short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) and company match & paid maternity leave
- Canada: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, long & short-term disability, and company paid life insurance
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Installer
Document your trade credentials before applying
Gather state licenses, manufacturer certifications, and apprenticeship completion records now. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications meet the job's minimum requirements, and gaps in documentation can stall the labor certification filing.
Target contractors enrolled in E-Verify
Large general contractors and national installation companies that use E-Verify already have compliance infrastructure in place, making them more likely to navigate PERM sponsorship than smaller firms handling everything manually for the first time.
Search for open green card roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Installer job listings by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus applications on companies that have actually filed PERM before rather than cold-contacting employers who may not know the process.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL prevailing wage for your installer occupation and work location. Your offer must meet or exceed that wage level, since DOL will reject any PERM application where the salary falls short.
Clarify whether your role requires a Schedule A designation
Physical therapists and nurses skip the PERM recruitment test under Schedule A, but most installer occupations do not qualify. Confirm this with your employer early so they budget the full DOL recruitment period into the sponsorship timeline.
Ask your employer about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a visa number is immediately available for your country and category, your employer can file the I-140 immigrant petition and your I-485 adjustment of status at the same time, cutting months off your wait for permanent residency.
Green Card Installer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Installer role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Installer positions that require at least two years of training or experience qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker subcategory. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. workers are available, then submits an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The job must be full-time and permanent from the outset.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Installer job?
H-1B visa requires a bachelor's degree in a specialty occupation, which most installer roles don't meet, and it carries an annual cap with a lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no lottery, no degree requirement for skilled worker positions, and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status that expires. The tradeoff is a longer timeline, often two to five years depending on your country of birth.
What does the PERM process look like for a skilled trades role like Installer?
Your employer posts the job through DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including print and online advertising, to show no willing and qualified U.S. workers applied. If the recruitment test is passed, DOL certifies the PERM application. The whole recruitment and filing period typically runs six to eighteen months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition.
How do I find Installer employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Installer job listings filtered by employers with a documented history of EB-2 and EB-3 filings. That's faster than applying broadly and asking at the offer stage, when many employers discover for the first time that sponsorship involves PERM recruitment, legal fees, and multi-year timelines they weren't expecting.
Does having a state license or industry certification improve my PERM chances?
It can, but only if the employer lists that credential as a job requirement in the PERM application. DOL scrutinizes whether stated requirements are genuinely necessary for the role. If your license is listed as a requirement and you hold it, you're a clearly qualified beneficiary. Credentials not included in the job description don't factor into the PERM evaluation itself.