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Technical Team Lead roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and most large tech employers sponsor this title annually through the regular cap.
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Johnson Controls Inc. is looking for forward-thinking talent to join our organization to support the fast-growing HVAC business in North America.
JCI is committed to the health and safety of all employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.
At Johnson Controls you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and relevant facilities, HVAC chillers and commercial products in today’s market. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, results-oriented, hardworking and above all fun.
How will you do it
We are looking for skilled HVAC Technicians who have experience with air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, Industrial chillers, AHU’s or large roof top ducted units. Preferred experience in Industrial Petro-Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or Data Center vertical environments. We provide factory certification through our Service Technical Academy (STA) with recognition, monetary rewards, and advancement. We offer incentive programs for turning in referral leads and quoting planned service agreements or L&M up to 6% payout of the sale value and a #1 focus on employee safety. We also provide tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle to perform your job and service our customers to the highest standard.
Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve facility inefficiencies and resolve service-related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of commissioning and aftermarket service. Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities. Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
What we look for
Required
- Be a dedicated member of a North America Branch team willing to learn and be responsible for startup, commissioning, and aftermarket services for this fast-growing business.
- Must be a member or willing to join the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO.
- Minimum of Twelve (12) years of practical working experience on air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, industrial chillers, AHU’s or large roof top ducted units with strong HVAC/ mechanical troubleshooting experience. Lead large complex repairs, jobs or retrofits.
- Recognized as a Leader by peers while being a coach and mentor within the branch. Escalation points on technical issues and provides on-the-job training for other Mechanics.
- Escalation points from the branch to the Product Technical Support PTS teams for critical issues. Viewed as an expert in a field by both employees and customers.
- Assists management with assuring proper field operational disciplines of other Technicians are followed.
- Regularly provides input on development and training needs of the branch.
- Provides consultant level services for customers related to building system and or product repairs and enhancements.
- Ensures ultimate customer satisfaction levels with assigned customers.
- Conducts self-study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency. Completes all training and certifications as required by the company.
- Communicates with customers upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Ensures high levels of customer satisfaction Meets regularly with customer to become familiar with operating problems. Keeps customer informed on the nature of service provided outstanding issues and recommends system enhancements, upgrades, and or repairs.
- Manages assigned work to meet a professional level of execution, on-time and to the customer satisfaction.
- Able to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, absorption chillers, screw chillers and/or ammonia / hydrocarbon system components.
- Maintain ammonia and hydrocarbon safety training certification.
- Extensive experience in HVAC systems, (Chilled water loops, Pumping, Compressor enthalpy, Compressor trouble shooting and rebuild.
- Mechanical shaft alignment using dial indicators, lasers, etc. of pumps, fans, Compressors.
- Able to use vibration equipment to trouble shoot compressor drivelines.
- Proficient in the operations, trouble shooting and repair of large tonnage chiller 460 vac VSD’s and medium voltage 4160 vac VSD’s.
- Proficient in multiple OEM chiller panels and controllers.
- Able to trouble shoot industrial Allen Bradley control systems and adjust.
- Travel maybe required 10% to 20% to support Branch Customers startup and commissioning activities as well as aftermarket service trouble shooting.
- You will be required to pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
- Opportunity to invest in career development. You will enroll in training programs to gain knowledge in HVAC products and sales quoting.
- You will work with other local market mechanics and when necessary, provide on the job training and or will participate and be a leader in local relevant classroom training for other Technicians.
- Attention to detail through interpersonal, digital, and written skills. Able to write and communicate to the customer problem, cause, and corrective actions.
- Able to provide quotes to customers and participate in JCI’s Service Plus Rewards program.
- Self-starter with a passion/ desire to learn and apply on the job.
- Prioritize safety in all forms.
- Universal EPA refrigerants license, applicable state or local licensing, and valid driver's license.
What we look for
In addition to the technical requirements of the given field, Technical Team Leads need experience where strong leadership activities have been demonstrated. Ability to act independently and to coordinate the work of other employees and contractors on a customer site. Effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts. Able to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people.
What Benefits are Provided
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement benefit
- Medical insurance benefit
Pay Range: $68.00 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
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What you will do
Johnson Controls Inc. is looking for forward-thinking talent to join our organization to support the fast-growing HVAC business in North America.
JCI is committed to the health and safety of all employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.
At Johnson Controls you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and relevant facilities, HVAC chillers and commercial products in today’s market. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, results-oriented, hardworking and above all fun.
How will you do it
We are looking for skilled HVAC Technicians who have experience with air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, Industrial chillers, AHU’s or large roof top ducted units. Preferred experience in Industrial Petro-Chemical, Pharmaceutical, or Data Center vertical environments. We provide factory certification through our Service Technical Academy (STA) with recognition, monetary rewards, and advancement. We offer incentive programs for turning in referral leads and quoting planned service agreements or L&M up to 6% payout of the sale value and a #1 focus on employee safety. We also provide tools, uniforms, and a company vehicle to perform your job and service our customers to the highest standard.
Provide our customers with the highest level of service to solve facility inefficiencies and resolve service-related items. As a trusted advisor to our customers, you will provide solutions and outcomes at the time of commissioning and aftermarket service. Provide recommendations and solutions to ensure facility is running efficiently to include upselling opportunities. Provide quotes to support recommendations and solutions.
What we look for
Required
- Be a dedicated member of a North America Branch team willing to learn and be responsible for startup, commissioning, and aftermarket services for this fast-growing business.
- Must be a member or willing to join the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada, AFL-CIO.
- Minimum of Twelve (12) years of practical working experience on air cooled and/or water-cooled chillers, industrial chillers, AHU’s or large roof top ducted units with strong HVAC/ mechanical troubleshooting experience. Lead large complex repairs, jobs or retrofits.
- Recognized as a Leader by peers while being a coach and mentor within the branch. Escalation points on technical issues and provides on-the-job training for other Mechanics.
- Escalation points from the branch to the Product Technical Support PTS teams for critical issues. Viewed as an expert in a field by both employees and customers.
- Assists management with assuring proper field operational disciplines of other Technicians are followed.
- Regularly provides input on development and training needs of the branch.
- Provides consultant level services for customers related to building system and or product repairs and enhancements.
- Ensures ultimate customer satisfaction levels with assigned customers.
- Conducts self-study (reading, research and practice) to improve and maintain technical proficiency. Completes all training and certifications as required by the company.
- Communicates with customers upon arrival and before leaving the work site. Ensures high levels of customer satisfaction Meets regularly with customer to become familiar with operating problems. Keeps customer informed on the nature of service provided outstanding issues and recommends system enhancements, upgrades, and or repairs.
- Manages assigned work to meet a professional level of execution, on-time and to the customer satisfaction.
- Able to repair centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, absorption chillers, screw chillers and/or ammonia / hydrocarbon system components.
- Maintain ammonia and hydrocarbon safety training certification.
- Extensive experience in HVAC systems, (Chilled water loops, Pumping, Compressor enthalpy, Compressor trouble shooting and rebuild.
- Mechanical shaft alignment using dial indicators, lasers, etc. of pumps, fans, Compressors.
- Able to use vibration equipment to trouble shoot compressor drivelines.
- Proficient in the operations, trouble shooting and repair of large tonnage chiller 460 vac VSD’s and medium voltage 4160 vac VSD’s.
- Proficient in multiple OEM chiller panels and controllers.
- Able to trouble shoot industrial Allen Bradley control systems and adjust.
- Travel maybe required 10% to 20% to support Branch Customers startup and commissioning activities as well as aftermarket service trouble shooting.
- You will be required to pass a knowledge examination to assess proficiencies.
- Opportunity to invest in career development. You will enroll in training programs to gain knowledge in HVAC products and sales quoting.
- You will work with other local market mechanics and when necessary, provide on the job training and or will participate and be a leader in local relevant classroom training for other Technicians.
- Attention to detail through interpersonal, digital, and written skills. Able to write and communicate to the customer problem, cause, and corrective actions.
- Able to provide quotes to customers and participate in JCI’s Service Plus Rewards program.
- Self-starter with a passion/ desire to learn and apply on the job.
- Prioritize safety in all forms.
- Universal EPA refrigerants license, applicable state or local licensing, and valid driver's license.
What we look for
In addition to the technical requirements of the given field, Technical Team Leads need experience where strong leadership activities have been demonstrated. Ability to act independently and to coordinate the work of other employees and contractors on a customer site. Effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts. Able to explain technical information to technical and non-technical people.
What Benefits are Provided
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement benefit
- Medical insurance benefit
Pay Range: $68.00 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Technical Team Lead
Align your title with SOC codes
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation using the SOC code on your LCA. Technical Team Lead roles map most cleanly to software developer or computer systems manager codes. Confirm which code your employer plans to use before filing, since a mismatch invites an RFE.
Document your supervisory scope clearly
Technical Team Lead petitions draw scrutiny when the role looks more managerial than technical. Make sure your offer letter and support letter specify the percentage of time spent on hands-on technical work, not just people management.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Run your title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before you finalize compensation, so you know the floor they're legally required to meet.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing options
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time of year. Tech lead roles at these organizations bypass the annual lottery entirely, which matters if you're currently on a short OPT window.
Find H-1B sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter Technical Team Lead openings by verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate. You'll see which employers have filed LCAs for this exact title, so you spend your applications on companies with a demonstrated track record of sponsorship.
File premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS premium processing upgrades adjudication to 15 business days. If your offer has a specific start date tied to a project launch or team transition, ask your employer to include premium processing in the I-129 filing to avoid a last-minute status gap.
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Find Technical Team Lead JobsTechnical Team Lead H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Team Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical discipline such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Hybrid roles that blend technical work with general management can face RFEs if the employer's support letter doesn't clearly establish the degree requirement as normal for the position, not just preferred.
How do employers determine which SOC code to use for a Technical Team Lead H-1B petition?
Employers typically choose between software developers, computer systems managers, or related codes based on where the majority of your duties fall. The SOC code drives the DOL prevailing wage level, so it affects your required minimum salary. Review the O*NET occupation profile for each candidate code to see which job tasks best match your actual responsibilities before your employer locks in the filing.
Can I switch from an individual contributor H-1B role to a Technical Team Lead title at the same employer?
A promotion to Technical Team Lead usually requires an amended H-1B petition if the SOC code, wage level, or job duties change materially. A title change alone may not trigger an amendment, but adding direct reports or shifting to a higher wage level typically does. Work with your employer's immigration counsel to assess whether an amended I-129 is needed before your new role starts.
Which industries hire Technical Team Leads with H-1B sponsorship most consistently?
Software and technology companies account for the largest share of H-1B filings for technical leadership roles, followed by financial services, healthcare IT, and defense contractors. Government-affiliated research labs and universities also sponsor this title and are cap-exempt. You can browse active openings from verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate, filtered specifically for Technical Team Lead positions.
What happens to my H-1B if I'm laid off while working as a Technical Team Lead?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or prepare to depart. During this window, a new employer can file a transfer petition on your behalf, and you can start working as soon as USCIS receives the filing under portability rules. Acting within the first two to three weeks gives you the most time for the transfer to be processed.
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