H-2A Visa Carpenter Jobs
Carpenter jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship are available on farms, ranches, and agricultural operations that need temporary workers to build or repair barns, fencing, irrigation structures, and storage facilities. Employers must provide free housing and transportation, pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, and file a certified job order with the DOL before you arrive.
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The Xfinity Mobile Arena is one of the world’s busiest arenas, home of the Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia 76ers, Villanova University basketball, Philadelphia Wings, family shows and concerts. Since opening in 1996, the arena is the centerpiece of sports and entertainment in the greater Philadelphia region as well as prominently featured in the national spotlight. The 21,000-seat arena is a showcase arena for the company’s industry-leading qualities as an operator and an innovator in the live event experience.
JOB SUMMARY
Pre-Apprentice and Apprentice Carpenters will perform general labor duties as assigned. Duties included but not limited to building changeovers for various events, set up and breakdown of basketball court, ice rink, staging, and concert chairs.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Set-up and strike event related equipment such as basketball court, ice rink, staging, concert chairs.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or become evident.
- Accept direction and other assigned duties from the Overnight Carpenter Foreman.
- Continually seek improved methods for doing jobs more efficiently.
- Ability to work flexible schedule based on events, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
SKILLS
Accountability, Professional Integrity, Punctuality
COMPENSATION
Base Pay: $22.33
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Education
CERTIFICATIONS (if applicable)
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
INTRODUCTION
The Xfinity Mobile Arena is one of the world’s busiest arenas, home of the Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia 76ers, Villanova University basketball, Philadelphia Wings, family shows and concerts. Since opening in 1996, the arena is the centerpiece of sports and entertainment in the greater Philadelphia region as well as prominently featured in the national spotlight. The 21,000-seat arena is a showcase arena for the company’s industry-leading qualities as an operator and an innovator in the live event experience.
JOB SUMMARY
Pre-Apprentice and Apprentice Carpenters will perform general labor duties as assigned. Duties included but not limited to building changeovers for various events, set up and breakdown of basketball court, ice rink, staging, and concert chairs.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Set-up and strike event related equipment such as basketball court, ice rink, staging, concert chairs.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or become evident.
- Accept direction and other assigned duties from the Overnight Carpenter Foreman.
- Continually seek improved methods for doing jobs more efficiently.
- Ability to work flexible schedule based on events, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
SKILLS
Accountability, Professional Integrity, Punctuality
COMPENSATION
Base Pay: $22.33
Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.
Education
CERTIFICATIONS (if applicable)
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Carpenter Jobs
Document your carpentry credentials before applying
Gather proof of your construction skills: trade certificates, apprenticeship records, or letters from past agricultural employers describing the specific work you performed. H-2A visa petitions are occupation-specific, so vague work history can delay DOL certification.
Target employers with active DOL job orders
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for certified H-2A job orders listing Carpenter or construction worker roles. Employers who have already received DOL certification are actively recruiting and can move to the offer stage faster.
Find H-2A carpenter jobs through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to search verified H-2A Carpenter listings filtered by employer filing history. Seeing which operations have sponsored agricultural construction workers before tells you where sponsorship is a real, established practice rather than a one-off request.
Confirm the housing arrangement before accepting an offer
H-2A employers must provide free, inspected housing for the duration of your contract. Ask for the housing address, the DOL housing inspection date, and whether the property passed. Substandard housing is a documented compliance issue in agricultural construction placements.
Verify your occupation code matches your actual duties
Your employer's I-129 petition must list the correct O*NET occupation code for the work you'll perform. Carpenters doing framing, form-setting, or structural repair on agricultural buildings each map to distinct codes. A mismatch can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Clarify the three-fourths guarantee before your contract starts
H-2A regulations require employers to offer you work for at least three-fourths of the contract period. If weather delays or crop schedule changes reduce your hours below that threshold, your employer owes you the equivalent wages regardless. Confirm this is written into your job offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Carpenter jobs that offer H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point for finding Carpenter roles with verified H-2A sponsorship. You can filter listings by employers who have active or prior DOL-certified job orders for agricultural construction work. This approach helps you focus on operations where sponsorship is already in motion rather than employers who are unfamiliar with the H-2A filing process.
What are H-2A employers required to provide for Carpenter workers?
H-2A employers must provide free housing that meets federal or state safety standards, free transportation from your home country to the worksite and back at the end of the contract, and tools and equipment necessary for the job. They must also pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate or the prevailing wage for your occupation in that state, whichever is higher, and guarantee work for at least three-fourths of the contract period.
Does H-2A cover Carpenter work that isn't directly in crop production?
Yes, H-2A covers construction and repair work that is directly tied to agricultural operations, including building barns, repairing irrigation systems, constructing storage structures, and erecting fencing on farms and ranches. The work must be temporary or seasonal in nature and performed on agricultural land. DOL reviews each job order to confirm the duties qualify before certifying the petition.
Can I extend my H-2A status if the carpentry project runs longer than expected?
Your employer can file an extension with USCIS before your current authorized period ends, but H-2A status cannot exceed three consecutive years in total. After three years, you must leave the U.S. for an uninterrupted period of at least three months before re-entering on a new H-2A petition. Extensions require a new or amended DOL job order reflecting the updated contract dates.
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