Retail E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in South Dakota
Retail E-3 visa sponsorship jobs in South Dakota are concentrated in Sioux Falls and Rapid City, where national chains like Walmart, Target, and Menards operate alongside regional retailers. Australian professionals in buying, merchandising, store management, and retail analytics are the most likely candidates for qualifying specialty occupation roles in this market.
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At Walmart, we're seeking a dynamic and experienced Licensed Manager, Facilities Maintenance Operations to oversee the predictive and preventative maintenance of our facilities within a regional area. In this role, you'll lead a team of dedicated technicians, ensuring our buildings operate efficiently and sustainably while providing a safe and comfortable environment for our associates and customers.
Role Detail:
- Would require approximately 50% or more travel within the region.
- Works directly with Store Managers and Facility Services Leadership on their facility services needs.
- Works directly with different vendors and contractors if needed.
- Reporting and analytics.
- Maintain up-to-date contractor licenses to uphold good standing with relevant authorities.
- Participate in training programs to ensure familiarity with the latest regulatory requirements, enabling successful scope of work performance, including but not limited to, conducting site inspections to monitor compliance and quality standards.
- Obtain and secure all necessary permits and schedules inspections as mandated by pertinent mechanical or building codes, when applicable.
Hard Skill Sets Needed:
- General Facilities Services / Overall Building Maintenance Experience – 3-5 years would be optimal.
- Electrical, plumbing, and or mechanical experience.
- Leadership skills – Able to lead, motivate, and develop others.
- Communication/Interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving skills – Route cause and breakdown analysis experience.
- Customer service.
Soft Skill Sets Needed:
- EPA Universal Certification.
- PMP Certification.
- Lean Six Sigma.
- Current Plumbing Contractor license; Master Plumber.
- Maintain Mechanical Contractor Licenses in state of employment.
- Plumbing Contractor.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed Master Plumber and 5 years’ experience in facilities management, construction management, electrical maintenance, engineering, or related area OR 3 years’ experience in the above areas with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
EPA 608 Certification within 90 days of hire.
Master Electrician License or equivalent in the state you will be working.
Preferred Qualifications
Building controls or related area, Experience leading cross-functional teams, External work experience as a Maintenance Supervisor in an optical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environment, Supervisory experience, Type I and Type II Environmental Protection Agency certification for refrigerant handling.
Primary Location
3001 BROADWAY AVE, YANKTON, SD 57078-4890, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Position Summary
At Walmart, we're seeking a dynamic and experienced Licensed Manager, Facilities Maintenance Operations to oversee the predictive and preventative maintenance of our facilities within a regional area. In this role, you'll lead a team of dedicated technicians, ensuring our buildings operate efficiently and sustainably while providing a safe and comfortable environment for our associates and customers.
Role Detail:
- Would require approximately 50% or more travel within the region.
- Works directly with Store Managers and Facility Services Leadership on their facility services needs.
- Works directly with different vendors and contractors if needed.
- Reporting and analytics.
- Maintain up-to-date contractor licenses to uphold good standing with relevant authorities.
- Participate in training programs to ensure familiarity with the latest regulatory requirements, enabling successful scope of work performance, including but not limited to, conducting site inspections to monitor compliance and quality standards.
- Obtain and secure all necessary permits and schedules inspections as mandated by pertinent mechanical or building codes, when applicable.
Hard Skill Sets Needed:
- General Facilities Services / Overall Building Maintenance Experience – 3-5 years would be optimal.
- Electrical, plumbing, and or mechanical experience.
- Leadership skills – Able to lead, motivate, and develop others.
- Communication/Interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving skills – Route cause and breakdown analysis experience.
- Customer service.
Soft Skill Sets Needed:
- EPA Universal Certification.
- PMP Certification.
- Lean Six Sigma.
- Current Plumbing Contractor license; Master Plumber.
- Maintain Mechanical Contractor Licenses in state of employment.
- Plumbing Contractor.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include stock.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensed Master Plumber and 5 years’ experience in facilities management, construction management, electrical maintenance, engineering, or related area OR 3 years’ experience in the above areas with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
EPA 608 Certification within 90 days of hire.
Master Electrician License or equivalent in the state you will be working.
Preferred Qualifications
Building controls or related area, Experience leading cross-functional teams, External work experience as a Maintenance Supervisor in an optical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environment, Supervisory experience, Type I and Type II Environmental Protection Agency certification for refrigerant handling.
Primary Location
3001 BROADWAY AVE, YANKTON, SD 57078-4890, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
E-3 Retail Job Roles in South Dakota
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Search Retail Jobs in South DakotaRetail E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
Which retail companies sponsor E-3 visas in South Dakota?
Large national retailers with a South Dakota presence, including Walmart, Target, and home improvement chains, are the most likely E-3 sponsors in the state. These companies typically sponsor for corporate-adjacent roles such as district management, merchandise planning, or retail analytics rather than hourly store positions. Smaller regional retailers rarely have the HR infrastructure to support E-3 sponsorship.
Which cities in South Dakota have the most retail E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Sioux Falls is South Dakota's primary retail hub, accounting for the largest share of corporate and management-level retail positions in the state. Rapid City is a secondary market, with stronger retail activity tied to tourism and the Black Hills region. Smaller cities like Aberdeen and Brookings have limited retail employment at the specialty occupation level that E-3 requires.
What types of retail roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. In retail, roles that most consistently meet this standard include merchandise planner, retail buyer, supply chain analyst, visual merchandising manager, and e-commerce or retail data analyst. General store associate and shift supervisor positions do not qualify.
How do I find retail E-3 sponsorship jobs in South Dakota?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters listings by visa type, including E-3, and by industry, so you can search retail roles in South Dakota without filtering through positions that don't offer sponsorship. Because South Dakota's E-3 retail market is smaller than coastal states, setting up alerts on Migrate Mate for new listings helps you act quickly when qualifying roles are posted.
Are there state-specific considerations for E-3 retail sponsorship in South Dakota?
South Dakota has no state income tax, which affects total compensation comparisons when evaluating offers. The retail market here is less concentrated than in larger states, so E-3 opportunities tend to be more sporadic and tied to specific corporate hiring cycles. Australian applicants should also confirm the employer has experience filing Labor Condition Applications, since smaller South Dakota retailers may not have done so previously.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 retail jobs in South Dakota?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.