Trades Recruiting Specialist
Job Description
Fountain Comfort Group seeks a dedicated Trades Recruiting Specialist to lead end-to-end talent acquisition for its skilled trades divisions in Mission, KS, with a salary range of USD 55,000 to 65,000 per year.
Responsibilities
- Source and pipeline: Identify and attract skilled trades professionals, including HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, installers, and apprentices, through direct sourcing, trade schools, military transition programs, and industry networks.
- Platform management: Enhance job visibility by posting and managing advertisements on primary platforms, including Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Full-cycle recruiting: Oversee the entire hiring process from crafting engaging job descriptions and screening resumes to conducting initial interviews and coordinating offers.
- ATS maintenance: Move candidates smoothly through the Applicant Tracking System (Paylocity or similar), ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Hiring manager partnership: Collaborate with service managers and regional directors to capture technical needs and assess cultural fit.
- Brand advocacy: Represent Fountain Comfort Group at local job fairs, trade schools, and community events to strengthen the local employer brand.
Requirements
- The Trades Intellect: 2+ years of recruiting experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have recruited in residential or commercial service industries (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or construction).
- The Hunter Mentality: Proactive sourcing beyond incoming applications using LinkedIn, social media, databases, and grassroots networking to uncover hidden talent.
- The Communicator: Excellent interpersonal skills, able to discuss technical specifications with master technicians and convey company culture to executives.
- The Organizer: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple open roles across regions without letting candidates or hiring managers fall through the cracks.
Technologies
- Indeed
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Paylocity
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
About Fountain Comfort Group
Fountain Comfort Group delivers top-tier home and commercial comfort solutions to keep communities running smoothly. We recognize that service quality hinges on skilled hands, and we are seeking a dynamic Trades Recruiting Specialist who understands that finding technicians, installers, and project managers is essential to fortifying the backbone of our business.
Position Overview
As our Trades Recruiting Specialist, you will own the end-to-end talent acquisition for our skilled trades divisions (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and related fields). You will network with active and passive talent, speak their language, and present Fountain Comfort Group as the best place for career growth.
Work Location
On-site in Mission, KS