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Plumber jobs with green card sponsorship are available through the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers licensed trades requiring post-secondary vocational training or apprenticeship. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your I-140, putting you on the path to permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Department/Organization: 504104 - Plumbing Maintenance
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $27.21 - Midpoint: $35.38 (Hourly N9)
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm; May require overtime, shift work, or weekend work.
Closing at: Aug 6 2026 - 22:55 CDT
Note to Applicants: This is a campus only search. You must be a current UA employee to be considered.
Job Summary: The Plumber Utility Mechanic III performs highly skilled work at the journeyman level in the heating, plumbing, mechanical piping and structural steel trades. Fabricates, installs, maintains, and repairs heating, plumbing, mechanical piping systems, structural steel, package boiler equipment and water treatment, kitchen equipment, auxiliary equipment, steam, water, gas systems and other building mechanical equipment; auxiliary equipment, steam, water, sewers both sanitary and storm, irrigation systems gas and air systems and other building mechanical equipment; above and underground steam, domestic water, HVAC (chilled and hot water), sanitary and storm distribution systems; firing, tending and maintaining pressure boilers to supply heat for buildings and domestic hot water. Makes limited estimates from on-site inspections. Provides work leadership to other trades personnel. Drives from site to site.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of plumbing, pipefitting, structural steel (iron worker), boilermaker, millwright, boiler tender, steamfitter, or sprinkler fitter experience. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Must be able to lift, handle and maneuver the tools, materials and supplies of the job.
- Must have the ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot blueprints, drawings, manuals, maps, schematics, and plans.
- Ability to do material takeoffs.
- Must have good people skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- State of Alabama Journeyman Plumbers License or Alabama Master Plumbers License.
- Welding experience.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Department/Organization: 504104 - Plumbing Maintenance
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $27.21 - Midpoint: $35.38 (Hourly N9)
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm; May require overtime, shift work, or weekend work.
Closing at: Aug 6 2026 - 22:55 CDT
Note to Applicants: This is a campus only search. You must be a current UA employee to be considered.
Job Summary: The Plumber Utility Mechanic III performs highly skilled work at the journeyman level in the heating, plumbing, mechanical piping and structural steel trades. Fabricates, installs, maintains, and repairs heating, plumbing, mechanical piping systems, structural steel, package boiler equipment and water treatment, kitchen equipment, auxiliary equipment, steam, water, gas systems and other building mechanical equipment; auxiliary equipment, steam, water, sewers both sanitary and storm, irrigation systems gas and air systems and other building mechanical equipment; above and underground steam, domestic water, HVAC (chilled and hot water), sanitary and storm distribution systems; firing, tending and maintaining pressure boilers to supply heat for buildings and domestic hot water. Makes limited estimates from on-site inspections. Provides work leadership to other trades personnel. Drives from site to site.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of plumbing, pipefitting, structural steel (iron worker), boilermaker, millwright, boiler tender, steamfitter, or sprinkler fitter experience. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Must be able to lift, handle and maneuver the tools, materials and supplies of the job.
- Must have the ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot blueprints, drawings, manuals, maps, schematics, and plans.
- Ability to do material takeoffs.
- Must have good people skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- State of Alabama Journeyman Plumbers License or Alabama Master Plumbers License.
- Welding experience.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Plumber
Document your trade credentials before applying
Gather your journeyman or master plumber license, apprenticeship completion records, and union cards before contacting employers. PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications meet the advertised job requirements, so gaps in documentation slow the process.
Target contractors enrolled in E-Verify
Commercial plumbing contractors and mechanical subcontractors on federal construction projects must use E-Verify, which signals an established process for hiring and sponsoring foreign workers. Focus your search on firms with federal or municipal contract history.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters plumber and pipefitter roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history, saving you from cold-applying to contractors who have never filed a PERM. Start your search there before reaching out to hiring managers.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your plumber classification and work location before PERM is certified. Look up your area's wage level using the OFLC Wage Search so you can evaluate whether an offer meets the requirement.
Negotiate a written sponsorship commitment before accepting
Ask for a signed sponsorship agreement that outlines who pays PERM filing costs and attorney fees before you accept an offer. USCIS rules prohibit employers from passing certain immigration costs onto you, but getting this in writing avoids disputes later.
Verify your occupation qualifies under EB-3
Plumbers typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers because the role requires at least two years of training or experience. Confirm your specific job title matches the O*NET occupational profile your employer will use in the PERM application.
Green Card Plumber: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a plumber qualify for an employment-based green card?
Yes. Plumbers qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers occupations requiring at least two years of training or experience, including licensed trades. Your employer sponsors you through PERM labor certification, then files an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf. There is no lottery and no annual cap at the petition level, though visa availability depends on your country of birth.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for plumbing jobs?
The H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa designed for specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree, and plumbing roles rarely qualify. Green card sponsorship through EB-3 leads to permanent residency with no renewal required. There is no H-1B-style annual lottery at the EB-3 level, and the PERM process directly ties your employer's sponsorship to a permanent position rather than a time-limited work authorization.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a plumber?
Plan for 18 to 36 months from PERM filing to receiving your green card if you were born outside India or China, where backlogs are minimal for EB-3 skilled workers. PERM adjudication currently averages several months at DOL, followed by I-140 processing at USCIS, then adjustment of status or consular processing. Audit selection at the PERM stage can add 12 or more months.
What credentials do I need to qualify for EB-3 sponsorship as a plumber?
Most employers require a journeyman plumber license issued by your state or a recognized apprenticeship completion certificate covering at least four years of on-the-job training. Your employer's PERM job description will specify the minimum requirements, and you must meet every listed criterion at the time of filing. If you hold a master plumber license, that strengthens your application without changing the EB-3 category.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a plumber for a green card?
Most plumbing contractors have never sponsored a foreign worker and may not know the process. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers in the plumbing and pipefitting industry that have an active green card sponsorship track record. Targeting companies that have completed PERM filings before dramatically shortens your search, since those employers already have immigration counsel and internal processes in place.