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HVAC Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, HVAC technology, or a related field. Employers must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual H-1B visa cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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As a leading property manager of single-family rental homes nationwide, we take great pride in creating an enjoyable living experience for our residents – and an empowering, people-first culture for our team members. That’s why, for two years in a row, our employees have voted Progress a certified Great Place to Work®.
Why join Progress?
As the demand for professionally managed rental homes continues to grow, so do the opportunities at Progress. We’re looking for passionate professionals who are ready to grow with us, make a difference and be part of something meaningful.
Want to learn more?
Text “ProgressJobs” to 25000 to chat with Kate, our AI Recruiting Assistant. She can help you explore open roles, apply, and answer your questions in real time.
Position Summary:
The Service Technician III - HVAC is a key associate in providing an outstanding customer experience while providing cost and expense controls. The Service Technician III - HVAC works on the Property Management team to inspect, troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems in our Progress Residential single family homes. Additional residential maintenance and repairs are required as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to quickly assess the situation and determine the appropriate steps necessary to resolving the service requests while providing outstanding customer service and being an ideal representative of Progress Residential.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled/emergency preventative maintenance, inspections, and service requests including replacement, and modifications of equipment or systems as needed or requested by customers, involving the following daily:
- Electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
- Appliances
- Water irrigation systems
- Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings
- Tile, carpet, and flooring
- Roofing, gutters, fasteners
- Interior/exterior lights and ceiling fans
- Fireplaces and Gas fixtures
- Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors and locks
- Leaks
- Drywall and Painting
- Pool areas, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture
- Other Service areas as required.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot advanced issues and then repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring on HVAC equipment.
- Report all major repairs or replacements prior to any expenditure of funds.
- Must be always aware of the condition of the property and take immediate steps to correct any unsafe condition.
- Service Technicians will conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures and all state and federal regulations (such as Lead Based Paint, ADA, Fair Housing, HAZCOM Program OSHA, etc.)
- Ensures all workplace safety standards and practices are upheld.
- Completes service requests in a professional timely manner.
- Maintains regular attendance and excellent punctuality.
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in general service and maintenance experience (painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, drywall repair, etc.).
- Technical College or Trade Program with HVAC Certification is preferred.
- EPA Certification Required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience providing routine maintenance, cleaning, inspection and repair of warm air furnaces, air conditioners, duct distribution systems, water heaters, and related piping and electrical.
- Experience repairing all makes & models of residential appliances in customers’ homes preferred.
- Ability to maintain, inspect, diagnose and troubleshoot advanced issues and then repair or replace defective equipment or components on standard household appliances preferred.
- Ability to install all makes & models of residential appliances preferred.
- Required equipment - Employee must have their own basic tools required to perform ongoing service in residential environment.
- Maintain reliable transportation daily that can professionally and safely transport required materials necessary to perform job functions (i.e., ladders, hot water heaters, appliances, etc.).
- Must possess valid driver’s license in the working state.
- Available for on-call Service, weekends and evenings as needed.
- Previous experience in either the single-family or multi-family rental industry preferred.
- Must possess ability to work and cope well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing and tight deadlines.
- Ability to interact with residents, and vendors/contractors tactfully and professionally.
- Strong organizational skills, communication and “people skills”.
- Typical Physical Demands - Regularly required sitting and standing for several hours at a time, to climb up and down stairs several times each day, and to lift 50 pounds with ease.
- Must be knowledgeable of all pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and working proficiency with handheld computer (i.e., Smartphone, iPad preferred).
- Honest, ethical and handles things in confidential manner.
What you can expect from us:
- Competitive Compensation - Including performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, 401(k) with company match and more.
- Generous Time Off – Enjoy PTO based on tenure, 13 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
- Ongoing Learning and Development - Quarterly summits, town hall meetings and continuous training to support your professional growth.
- A Culture that Celebrates You - We believe in collaboration, recognition and having fun while doing important work.
This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.
Employment with Progress Residential is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen.
Progress Residential is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.
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Your career has a home here.
Ready to make an impact with a dynamic, forward-thinking company?
As a leading property manager of single-family rental homes nationwide, we take great pride in creating an enjoyable living experience for our residents – and an empowering, people-first culture for our team members. That’s why, for two years in a row, our employees have voted Progress a certified Great Place to Work®.
Why join Progress?
As the demand for professionally managed rental homes continues to grow, so do the opportunities at Progress. We’re looking for passionate professionals who are ready to grow with us, make a difference and be part of something meaningful.
Want to learn more?
Text “ProgressJobs” to 25000 to chat with Kate, our AI Recruiting Assistant. She can help you explore open roles, apply, and answer your questions in real time.
Position Summary:
The Service Technician III - HVAC is a key associate in providing an outstanding customer experience while providing cost and expense controls. The Service Technician III - HVAC works on the Property Management team to inspect, troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems in our Progress Residential single family homes. Additional residential maintenance and repairs are required as needed.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to quickly assess the situation and determine the appropriate steps necessary to resolving the service requests while providing outstanding customer service and being an ideal representative of Progress Residential.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled/emergency preventative maintenance, inspections, and service requests including replacement, and modifications of equipment or systems as needed or requested by customers, involving the following daily:
- Electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems
- Appliances
- Water irrigation systems
- Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings
- Tile, carpet, and flooring
- Roofing, gutters, fasteners
- Interior/exterior lights and ceiling fans
- Fireplaces and Gas fixtures
- Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors and locks
- Leaks
- Drywall and Painting
- Pool areas, tile, hot tub/spa, pool furniture
- Other Service areas as required.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot advanced issues and then repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring on HVAC equipment.
- Report all major repairs or replacements prior to any expenditure of funds.
- Must be always aware of the condition of the property and take immediate steps to correct any unsafe condition.
- Service Technicians will conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures and all state and federal regulations (such as Lead Based Paint, ADA, Fair Housing, HAZCOM Program OSHA, etc.)
- Ensures all workplace safety standards and practices are upheld.
- Completes service requests in a professional timely manner.
- Maintains regular attendance and excellent punctuality.
- All other duties assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in general service and maintenance experience (painting, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, drywall repair, etc.).
- Technical College or Trade Program with HVAC Certification is preferred.
- EPA Certification Required.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience providing routine maintenance, cleaning, inspection and repair of warm air furnaces, air conditioners, duct distribution systems, water heaters, and related piping and electrical.
- Experience repairing all makes & models of residential appliances in customers’ homes preferred.
- Ability to maintain, inspect, diagnose and troubleshoot advanced issues and then repair or replace defective equipment or components on standard household appliances preferred.
- Ability to install all makes & models of residential appliances preferred.
- Required equipment - Employee must have their own basic tools required to perform ongoing service in residential environment.
- Maintain reliable transportation daily that can professionally and safely transport required materials necessary to perform job functions (i.e., ladders, hot water heaters, appliances, etc.).
- Must possess valid driver’s license in the working state.
- Available for on-call Service, weekends and evenings as needed.
- Previous experience in either the single-family or multi-family rental industry preferred.
- Must possess ability to work and cope well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing and tight deadlines.
- Ability to interact with residents, and vendors/contractors tactfully and professionally.
- Strong organizational skills, communication and “people skills”.
- Typical Physical Demands - Regularly required sitting and standing for several hours at a time, to climb up and down stairs several times each day, and to lift 50 pounds with ease.
- Must be knowledgeable of all pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and working proficiency with handheld computer (i.e., Smartphone, iPad preferred).
- Honest, ethical and handles things in confidential manner.
What you can expect from us:
- Competitive Compensation - Including performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, 401(k) with company match and more.
- Generous Time Off – Enjoy PTO based on tenure, 13 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
- Ongoing Learning and Development - Quarterly summits, town hall meetings and continuous training to support your professional growth.
- A Culture that Celebrates You - We believe in collaboration, recognition and having fun while doing important work.
This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need.
Employment with Progress Residential is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen.
Progress Residential is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.
Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a HVAC Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires HVAC Technician roles to demonstrate a specific degree requirement, not just technical skill. Pull the O*NET profile for your SOC code and confirm the role is classified at Job Zone 3 or higher with a bachelor's degree requirement.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM-adjacent HVAC roles at government contractors require E-Verify enrollment. Filter your search for employers who already use E-Verify, since they've built immigration compliance infrastructure and are far more likely to sponsor H-1B petitions without legal hesitation.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Run your target job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate, so knowing the Level I through IV range protects you from underpaying offers that USCIS would flag.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter HVAC Technician roles on Migrate Mate by employers who have filed H-1B Labor Condition Applications. That filing history confirms the company has already cleared the DOL certification step and has a process for petitioning USCIS on behalf of sponsored workers.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing options
HVAC roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government entities are cap-exempt, meaning no lottery exposure. If a university facilities department or hospital engineering team is hiring, confirm the entity qualifies before assuming you need to wait for an April registration window.
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
A three-year engineering degree from outside the U.S. may not satisfy the bachelor's equivalency USCIS expects for specialty occupation. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your employer files Form I-129, so the petition doesn't draw an RFE on educational qualification.
H-1B Visa HVAC Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HVAC Technician role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as mechanical engineering or HVAC systems design. A general maintenance technician role without that degree requirement won't qualify, but a systems engineer or senior HVAC design technician role typically will.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for HVAC Technician roles?
Large mechanical contractors, engineering firms, hospital facilities departments, and university operations divisions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for HVAC-related roles. Search Migrate Mate to see which employers have active Labor Condition Application filing history for this occupation, so you're targeting companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process rather than those considering it for the first time.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for HVAC Technician H-1B roles?
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must certify they'll pay you at least the prevailing wage for your specific role and work location. DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and supervision. You can look up the applicable wage for your job title and metropolitan area using the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate an offer, which tells you the minimum USCIS will accept.
Can my HVAC Technician employer avoid the H-1B lottery?
Yes, if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Universities, affiliated nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are exempt from the annual H-1B cap and the April lottery. An HVAC or facilities engineering role at a university hospital or research institution can be filed at any time of year. For-profit mechanical contractors and commercial employers must register during the March lottery window.
What happens to my H-1B status if my HVAC employer goes out of business?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During that window you can't work, but you can accept a new offer and have your new employer file an H-1B transfer petition. USCIS allows the transfer to be filed with a concurrent change of status so your work authorization resumes once the petition is received.