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Service Technician roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in engineering technology, mechatronics, or industrial systems. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT, giving you up to three years of work authorization. Hands-on diagnostic and repair experience translates directly into employer sponsorship conversations.
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Get Access To All JobsReady to build your future? We're Groundworks, North America's leading foundation repair and water management specialist. We're more than a company - we're a team driven by purpose. As a Top Workplace, we're looking for top talent to fuel our mission: to protect, repair, and improve our customers’ greatest asset – their home.
But what makes us a great place to work? Here, you'll find real career growth, comprehensive and affordable benefits, a culture that values hard work and innovation, and company ownership equity. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next big move, we offer hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact every day.
Join us and lay the foundation for your success. Apply today!
AFS, A Groundworks Company, is seeking talented Sales & Service Technician to join their team in the Chattanooga, TN area!
The Sales & Service Technician is an integral part of the customer journey post installation. They focus on partnering with customers to inspect and service preexisting company installed foundation repair and water management solutions. The Service Technician supports our customers with additional solutions options and needs.
Why you should join our Service Team
- Base Pay + Commission with NO CAP on earnings
- Average annual earnings $120,000
- Company Vehicle and Gas Card provided
- Full-time nonseasonal work
- Pre-qualified, high-quality appointments, no cold-calling required!
- Advanced leadership training opportunities from a promote from within led culture
- Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long/Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, PTO after applicable waiting periods
- Equity in North America’s Leading Foundation Repair and Water Management Company
Job Responsibilities
- Execute appointments scheduled with customers
- Travel to customers' home based on assigned appointments
- Build long-term relationships with customers and professionally represent the company
- Recommend additional products and services to enhance or improve original installation or to remedy a potential issue through established processes and procedures
- Perform annual customer maintenance visits, examining work previously completed
- Perform reactive service appointments, diagnose, and fix any issues
- Install additional products purchased by the customer as necessary
- Adhere to safety regulations and procedures when carrying out responsibilities
- Examine solutions installed by the company and determine potential warranty or non-warranty work
- Communicate the status of each job (completions and complications) and submit all necessary documentation to the Service Manager and customer as required
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 1 or more years of proven sales experience preferred but not required
- Construction/Home Improvement experience preferred
- Proven customer relations experience preferred
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience
- A valid, non-restrictive Driver's License is required
Requirements
- Full-time
- Remote & Onsite: Reporting into and working remotely of Branch location
- Servicing area within territory
Groundworks® is the leading provider of Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Basement Waterproofing, and Concrete Lifting & Stabilization.
With locations across the USA and Canada, Groundworks is the leading foundation solutions and water management company in North America! Recognized as a Top Workplaces USA™ company and offering employee ownership for everyone, we're building something that just can't be replicated. And we're on a mission to change an industry like never before!
We're unique here at Groundworks. We are all connected through the same vision, mission, and values, and we are stronger together. We're proud to be the Groundworks Tribe!
Our highly trained teams have decades of experience delivering innovative solutions, unmatched quality, and industry-leading warranties, helping homeowners everywhere protect and repair their most valuable asset – their home.
When customers choose a local Groundworks company, they can feel confident they’re hiring the trusted local experts who will ensure the job’s done right.
When you choose Groundworks, you'll join thousands of Tribemates who are making history.
What We Provide
- Competitive Pay
- Employee Company Ownership Opportunities
- Industry Leading Training Programs
- Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
- Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package
- Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture
Ready to build your future? We're Groundworks, North America's leading foundation repair and water management specialist. We're more than a company - we're a team driven by purpose. As a Top Workplace, we're looking for top talent to fuel our mission: to protect, repair, and improve our customers’ greatest asset – their home.
But what makes us a great place to work? Here, you'll find real career growth, comprehensive and affordable benefits, a culture that values hard work and innovation, and company ownership equity. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next big move, we offer hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact every day.
Join us and lay the foundation for your success. Apply today!
AFS, A Groundworks Company, is seeking talented Sales & Service Technician to join their team in the Chattanooga, TN area!
The Sales & Service Technician is an integral part of the customer journey post installation. They focus on partnering with customers to inspect and service preexisting company installed foundation repair and water management solutions. The Service Technician supports our customers with additional solutions options and needs.
Why you should join our Service Team
- Base Pay + Commission with NO CAP on earnings
- Average annual earnings $120,000
- Company Vehicle and Gas Card provided
- Full-time nonseasonal work
- Pre-qualified, high-quality appointments, no cold-calling required!
- Advanced leadership training opportunities from a promote from within led culture
- Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long/Short Term Disability, Life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, PTO after applicable waiting periods
- Equity in North America’s Leading Foundation Repair and Water Management Company
Job Responsibilities
- Execute appointments scheduled with customers
- Travel to customers' home based on assigned appointments
- Build long-term relationships with customers and professionally represent the company
- Recommend additional products and services to enhance or improve original installation or to remedy a potential issue through established processes and procedures
- Perform annual customer maintenance visits, examining work previously completed
- Perform reactive service appointments, diagnose, and fix any issues
- Install additional products purchased by the customer as necessary
- Adhere to safety regulations and procedures when carrying out responsibilities
- Examine solutions installed by the company and determine potential warranty or non-warranty work
- Communicate the status of each job (completions and complications) and submit all necessary documentation to the Service Manager and customer as required
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 1 or more years of proven sales experience preferred but not required
- Construction/Home Improvement experience preferred
- Proven customer relations experience preferred
- High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience
- A valid, non-restrictive Driver's License is required
Requirements
- Full-time
- Remote & Onsite: Reporting into and working remotely of Branch location
- Servicing area within territory
Groundworks® is the leading provider of Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Encapsulation, Basement Waterproofing, and Concrete Lifting & Stabilization.
With locations across the USA and Canada, Groundworks is the leading foundation solutions and water management company in North America! Recognized as a Top Workplaces USA™ company and offering employee ownership for everyone, we're building something that just can't be replicated. And we're on a mission to change an industry like never before!
We're unique here at Groundworks. We are all connected through the same vision, mission, and values, and we are stronger together. We're proud to be the Groundworks Tribe!
Our highly trained teams have decades of experience delivering innovative solutions, unmatched quality, and industry-leading warranties, helping homeowners everywhere protect and repair their most valuable asset – their home.
When customers choose a local Groundworks company, they can feel confident they’re hiring the trusted local experts who will ensure the job’s done right.
When you choose Groundworks, you'll join thousands of Tribemates who are making history.
What We Provide
- Competitive Pay
- Employee Company Ownership Opportunities
- Industry Leading Training Programs
- Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
- Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package
- Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Service Technician
Target STEM-designated employers early
Service Technician roles under engineering technology SOC codes often qualify for STEM OPT extension. Prioritize employers registered as E-Verify participants, since that registration is required before USCIS will approve your 24-month STEM extension application.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Tell hiring managers your exact OPT end date and whether you qualify for the STEM extension in your first interview. Employers making hiring decisions weeks out need to know your authorization window before they invest time in the process.
Highlight certifications that reduce employer risk
Certifications like OSHA 10, EPA 608 refrigerant handling, or manufacturer-specific credentials signal you can work independently from day one. Employers weighing sponsorship costs factor in how quickly a technician can be productive without additional training investment.
Focus on industries with documented H-1B sponsorship history
Medical device, semiconductor equipment, and industrial automation companies sponsor technicians at measurably higher rates than general repair firms. Research DOL disclosure data to identify which companies in your target region have filed for technician roles before.
Negotiate a formal sponsorship commitment before accepting
Ask whether the company sponsors H-1B visas for technician roles and what their timeline looks like. Getting confirmation in writing before you accept protects you from employers who support sponsorship in principle but have never actually filed a petition.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do Service Technician jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Many do, but it depends on your degree field and the SOC code the employer assigns to the role. Degrees in engineering technology, electrical engineering, or mechatronics commonly support STEM OPT eligibility. The role must be directly related to your degree. Confirm the SOC code with your DSO before accepting an offer, since the classification determines whether your 24-month extension application is approvable.
Can I work as a Service Technician while on OPT if the job is field-based with no fixed office?
Yes. OPT does not require you to work at a single fixed location. Field-based and traveling technician roles are permitted as long as the work is directly related to your degree. You are not required to update your address with USCIS every time your work location changes, but you must keep your SEVIS record current through your DSO if your home address changes.
How do I find Service Technician employers who are willing to sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship willingness, so you are not sorting through listings that will disqualify you on authorization alone. Employers on Migrate Mate are generally familiar with OPT timelines and STEM extension requirements, which makes early conversations about your situation significantly more productive than cold applications elsewhere.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I switch from one Service Technician employer to another?
You can change employers on OPT, but you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days so they can update your SEVIS record. You are authorized to begin working for the new employer immediately after reporting, without waiting for USCIS approval. If you are on the STEM OPT extension, the new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify and you must file a new Form I-983 training plan.
Is contract or field service work through a staffing agency allowed on OPT?
Yes, you can work through a staffing agency on OPT as long as the work is related to your degree and you are receiving practical training in your field. The staffing agency becomes your employer of record for USCIS purposes. Make sure the agency is enrolled in E-Verify if you are on STEM OPT, and confirm with your DSO that the placement qualifies as OPT-eligible practical training before your assignment begins.
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