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IT Operations Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your authorization to the employer rather than a visa renewal cycle. Employers file with DOL and USCIS to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available, then petition for your permanent residency.
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The Operations & IT Specialist (OITS) is part of the American Preparatory Academy (APA) support team and, as such, is responsible for doing whatever it takes to “Clear the Way” for our core business. Our core business is educational excellence and strong character development.
This position supports both campus operations and technology systems to help create and maintain a safe, clean, efficient, and fully functional learning environment. The OITS removes operational and technical obstacles so that staff can perform at their best.
Responsibilities:
General:
- Do whatever it takes to “Clear the Way”
- BE POSITIVE & ENCOURAGING
- Be utterly reliable
- Be a good example for students and staff in all interactions
- Maintain a safe, secure, clean, and healthy learning environment
- Build respectful and encouraging relationships with all staff
Operations / Facilities:
- Maintain buildings, grounds, equipment, and furniture
- Perform inspections and minor repairs (lights, filters, basic fixes, etc.)
- Support snow and ice removal
- Ensure campus cleanliness (restrooms, floors, walls, windows, common areas)
- Remove garbage/recycling and coordinate pickups
- Order, receive, stock, and properly use supplies and chemicals
- Maintain organized storage areas and adequate inventory levels
- Accept and assist with deliveries
- Safely use tools and powered equipment
Setups & Campus Support:
- Set up and take down chairs, tables, and equipment for events, assemblies, and meetings
- Contribute to Activity Request Form (ARF) processes
- Support campus events and emergency drills
- Direct traffic and ensure safety during drop-off and pick-up
- Create, place, and maintain traffic control measures (cones, signs, etc.)
IT & Technology:
- Set up and maintain classroom and campus-wide technology systems
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues
- Provide help desk support for staff and students
- Support devices including laptops, tablets, printers, phones, and A/V systems
- Run A/V systems for events and presentations
- Perform system updates and monitor system functionality
- Assist with implementation of security measures (e.g., access control)
- Track and manage technology inventory and usage
- Clearly communicate technical issues and solutions to non-technical users
Knowledge:
- Broad practical knowledge applicable to facilities and basic IT systems
- Workplace materials, tools, and safety procedures
Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making
- Effective communication (verbal and written)
- Basic to intermediate computer proficiency (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, etc.)
- Effective time and task management
- Ability to work productively with little supervision
Abilities:
- Ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
- Ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms
- Ability to perform both physical and technical tasks as needed
Personal Attributes:
- Positive and enthusiastic contributor
- Strong desire to serve others
- Honest, trustworthy, and ethical
- Proactive and self-directed
- Flexible and adaptable
- High energy level
- Thorough and detail-oriented
- Takes pride in work and responsibility for outcomes
Physical Demands:
This position is physically demanding. Minimum expectations include but are not limited to:
- Frequently lifting up to 50 lbs; occasionally up to 100 lbs
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing
- Pushing/pulling equipment and materials
- Working on feet most of the day
- Using ladders and tools safely
- Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Exposure to environmental conditions (dust, chemicals, noise, etc.)
- Periods of computer and desk work
Other:
- Must pass a pre-employment background check
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with policy
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience: Relevant experience preferred
Nothing in this job description restricts the school’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time in order to best meet the needs of the school.
Job Summary:
The Operations & IT Specialist (OITS) is part of the American Preparatory Academy (APA) support team and, as such, is responsible for doing whatever it takes to “Clear the Way” for our core business. Our core business is educational excellence and strong character development.
This position supports both campus operations and technology systems to help create and maintain a safe, clean, efficient, and fully functional learning environment. The OITS removes operational and technical obstacles so that staff can perform at their best.
Responsibilities:
General:
- Do whatever it takes to “Clear the Way”
- BE POSITIVE & ENCOURAGING
- Be utterly reliable
- Be a good example for students and staff in all interactions
- Maintain a safe, secure, clean, and healthy learning environment
- Build respectful and encouraging relationships with all staff
Operations / Facilities:
- Maintain buildings, grounds, equipment, and furniture
- Perform inspections and minor repairs (lights, filters, basic fixes, etc.)
- Support snow and ice removal
- Ensure campus cleanliness (restrooms, floors, walls, windows, common areas)
- Remove garbage/recycling and coordinate pickups
- Order, receive, stock, and properly use supplies and chemicals
- Maintain organized storage areas and adequate inventory levels
- Accept and assist with deliveries
- Safely use tools and powered equipment
Setups & Campus Support:
- Set up and take down chairs, tables, and equipment for events, assemblies, and meetings
- Contribute to Activity Request Form (ARF) processes
- Support campus events and emergency drills
- Direct traffic and ensure safety during drop-off and pick-up
- Create, place, and maintain traffic control measures (cones, signs, etc.)
IT & Technology:
- Set up and maintain classroom and campus-wide technology systems
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues
- Provide help desk support for staff and students
- Support devices including laptops, tablets, printers, phones, and A/V systems
- Run A/V systems for events and presentations
- Perform system updates and monitor system functionality
- Assist with implementation of security measures (e.g., access control)
- Track and manage technology inventory and usage
- Clearly communicate technical issues and solutions to non-technical users
Knowledge:
- Broad practical knowledge applicable to facilities and basic IT systems
- Workplace materials, tools, and safety procedures
Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making
- Effective communication (verbal and written)
- Basic to intermediate computer proficiency (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, etc.)
- Effective time and task management
- Ability to work productively with little supervision
Abilities:
- Ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
- Ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms
- Ability to perform both physical and technical tasks as needed
Personal Attributes:
- Positive and enthusiastic contributor
- Strong desire to serve others
- Honest, trustworthy, and ethical
- Proactive and self-directed
- Flexible and adaptable
- High energy level
- Thorough and detail-oriented
- Takes pride in work and responsibility for outcomes
Physical Demands:
This position is physically demanding. Minimum expectations include but are not limited to:
- Frequently lifting up to 50 lbs; occasionally up to 100 lbs
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing
- Pushing/pulling equipment and materials
- Working on feet most of the day
- Using ladders and tools safely
- Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Exposure to environmental conditions (dust, chemicals, noise, etc.)
- Periods of computer and desk work
Other:
- Must pass a pre-employment background check
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with policy
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience: Relevant experience preferred
Nothing in this job description restricts the school’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time in order to best meet the needs of the school.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an IT Operations Specialist
Align your credentials with PERM requirements early
PERM locks in the minimum education and experience stated in the job ad. Get your foreign IT degree evaluated by a NACES-member credential service before applications begin, so the certified equivalency matches what the employer lists.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL OFLC disclosure data for IT Operations or Systems Administrator titles to identify companies that have recently certified PERM applications. Firms with recent filings understand the process and are more likely to repeat it.
Search green card sponsoring jobs on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters IT Operations Specialist roles by employers who have sponsored green cards before, saving you the manual work of cross-referencing OFLC data. Start your search there to reach verified sponsoring employers faster.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification with your employer
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or its equivalent; EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. The role description your employer files with DOL determines which category applies, directly affecting your priority date and wait time.
Confirm the employer completes the recruitment steps correctly
PERM requires your employer to run DOL-mandated recruitment ads and document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. Gaps in that recruitment record are the leading cause of PERM audit and denial, stalling your entire green card timeline.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin after I-140 approval
Once USCIS approves your I-140 petition, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. For IT Operations roles under EB-3, monitor the monthly Visa Bulletin to know when your date becomes current and you can act.
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Find IT Operations Specialist JobsIT Operations Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Operations Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
It depends on how your employer structures the job requirements. EB-3 applies when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as information technology, computer science, or a related discipline. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or when you can demonstrate the equivalent through progressive experience. Your employer locks in the qualifying standard when they file the PERM labor certification with DOL, so the job description they submit is binding.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for IT Operations roles?
H-1B is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years, subject to the annual lottery cap. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent pathway with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The process takes longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to adjustment of status approval for most nationalities, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a status you have to defend at each renewal cycle.
What documents should I prepare before an employer begins my PERM filing?
You'll need a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization confirming your foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree, depending on your target category. You'll also need complete employment verification letters for any prior experience the employer plans to use as a substitute for formal education. O*NET lists the standard requirements for IT Operations roles, which helps you anticipate what DOL will expect the employer to document.
How can I find IT Operations Specialist jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Most standard job boards don't filter by PERM sponsorship history, so you end up applying to employers who have never filed a labor certification. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for IT Operations Specialist roles posted by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on companies that have no sponsorship infrastructure in place.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is certified but before my green card is approved?
Changing employers after PERM certification but before I-140 approval means starting over, because the PERM application is tied to the specific employer and job description. After I-140 approval and once your priority date has been pending for 180 days, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a same or similar IT Operations role at a new employer without losing your priority date. Confirm the new role's SOC code matches before you make any move.
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