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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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Founded by Amherst, the full-service real estate solutions platform, Amherst StudioBuilt™ homes is an innovative approach to home development that utilizes offsite construction to create new housing supply at scale without sacrificing quality. StudioBuilt homes are constructed at Amherst’s housing studio in Cuero, Texas as well as partner studios across the Southeast and then installed on site. At full capacity, the Cuero facility will create over 250 manufacturing jobs, making Amherst the third largest employer in the area. The StudioBuilt team is comprised of experienced individuals from all trades, working to continuously improve the production process.
We are looking for professionals with experience in residential HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years’ experience installing and maintaining HVAC systems or working in a component or Modular manufacturing facility installing HVAC. This is the opportunity for you to get in on the ground floor of a new venture in Modular housing in our CUERO TX factory.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with Plant and Safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Prep all materials for duct work
- Install ducting and flex hoses
- Install AHU/Thermostat and Copper lines for condenser unit
- Clean and maintain all equipment used
- Train associates on basic HVAC installation and best practices
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- A High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining commercial/Residential HVAC equipment
- HVAC Certified
- EPA certification preferred
- Operating knowledge of Microsoft office and comfortable with hand-held devices (i.e. Smartphone, iPad)
- Able to work overtime as scheduled
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be exposed to noise, wood products, plastics, lubricants moving mechanical parts and vibration.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
OUR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401k match
- Vacation and Sick Time including 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 1 volunteer day
- Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account)
- Professional career development and reimbursement
- Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave; up to 4 weeks of paid parental leaves
Amherst Operating Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.
INTRODUCTION
Founded by Amherst, the full-service real estate solutions platform, Amherst StudioBuilt™ homes is an innovative approach to home development that utilizes offsite construction to create new housing supply at scale without sacrificing quality. StudioBuilt homes are constructed at Amherst’s housing studio in Cuero, Texas as well as partner studios across the Southeast and then installed on site. At full capacity, the Cuero facility will create over 250 manufacturing jobs, making Amherst the third largest employer in the area. The StudioBuilt team is comprised of experienced individuals from all trades, working to continuously improve the production process.
We are looking for professionals with experience in residential HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years’ experience installing and maintaining HVAC systems or working in a component or Modular manufacturing facility installing HVAC. This is the opportunity for you to get in on the ground floor of a new venture in Modular housing in our CUERO TX factory.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with Plant and Safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Prep all materials for duct work
- Install ducting and flex hoses
- Install AHU/Thermostat and Copper lines for condenser unit
- Clean and maintain all equipment used
- Train associates on basic HVAC installation and best practices
- Complete other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- A High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining commercial/Residential HVAC equipment
- HVAC Certified
- EPA certification preferred
- Operating knowledge of Microsoft office and comfortable with hand-held devices (i.e. Smartphone, iPad)
- Able to work overtime as scheduled
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member may be exposed to noise, wood products, plastics, lubricants moving mechanical parts and vibration.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
OUR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401k match
- Vacation and Sick Time including 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 1 volunteer day
- Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account)
- Professional career development and reimbursement
- Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave; up to 4 weeks of paid parental leaves
Amherst Operating Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.
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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.