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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Under general supervision, a Carpenter I performs commercial construction work in the repair, construction, alteration, forming, framing, and finishing of campus buildings and facilities. This position will also complete remodeling work and performs other related duties as required.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs general commercial construction work in the maintenance and repair of floors, stairways, partitions, and windows
- Replaces/installs doors, windows, partitions, ceiling tile, and floor tile; constructs door jambs, and partition
- Installs and maintains office furnishings
- Builds forms for concrete sidewalks and pads and pours and finishes concrete
- Layout of walls, rooms, doorways, windows, sidewalks, slabs, foundations, pads, and other building components
- Working on and from scaffolding
- Taking measurements and calculating the size and amount of material needed
- Material handling; loading & unloading, delivering, transporting
- Reading blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Experience: Two years’ experience in carpentry OR two years of trade school in lieu of experience
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of safe operation of power tools.
- Basic knowledge of blueprint reading, measurements, and symbols.
- Ability to take measurements in the field.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Other Conditions
- Valid driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Vocational or technical training in a related field
- Experience: Three years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to use laser transit
- Ability to take measurements from drawings and verify site conditions.
LOCATION
- University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
- This is an onsite position
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- UT market range: MR05
- Anticipated hiring range:
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
INTRODUCTION
Under general supervision, a Carpenter I performs commercial construction work in the repair, construction, alteration, forming, framing, and finishing of campus buildings and facilities. This position will also complete remodeling work and performs other related duties as required.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs general commercial construction work in the maintenance and repair of floors, stairways, partitions, and windows
- Replaces/installs doors, windows, partitions, ceiling tile, and floor tile; constructs door jambs, and partition
- Installs and maintains office furnishings
- Builds forms for concrete sidewalks and pads and pours and finishes concrete
- Layout of walls, rooms, doorways, windows, sidewalks, slabs, foundations, pads, and other building components
- Working on and from scaffolding
- Taking measurements and calculating the size and amount of material needed
- Material handling; loading & unloading, delivering, transporting
- Reading blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Experience: Two years’ experience in carpentry OR two years of trade school in lieu of experience
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of safe operation of power tools.
- Basic knowledge of blueprint reading, measurements, and symbols.
- Ability to take measurements in the field.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Other Conditions
- Valid driver’s license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Vocational or technical training in a related field
- Experience: Three years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to use laser transit
- Ability to take measurements from drawings and verify site conditions.
LOCATION
- University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
- This is an onsite position
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- UT market range: MR05
- Anticipated hiring range:
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.
UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.
The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.
Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!
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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.