Skilled Trades Recruiter

The Skilled Trades Recruiter identifies, qualifies, and places skilled trades candidates at customer construction sites. This role combines recruiting and screening with day-to-day support for branch leadership, with a focus on compliance and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and support to applicants.
• Implement cost-effective recruitment functions, process field employee and customer referrals, and maintain weekly contact with inactive field employees.
• Maintain an active network of trade contacts to help source qualified candidates.
• Source and recruit potential candidates for specific job openings.
• Develop a recruiting strategy and implement it through various recruiting media and associations.
• Participate in networking opportunities with construction associations.
• Conduct pre-employment screening and reference checks as needed.
• Communicate the skills required and job expectations for each placement.
• Review candidates’ experience and training to make informed decisions about safe and effective on-the-job performance.
• Process customer orders by assigning employees to customer sites based on skills and job requirements.
• Ensure assignment information is accurate and complete in Avionte at all times.
• Manage and continually assess employee information in the system to keep it current and accurate.
• Counsel, coach, and take disciplinary action with service employees when necessary.
• Participate in a team-oriented working environment and encourage collaboration.
• Coordinate with peers and managers to provide staffing coverage and minimize overtime within the branch office.
• Assist in developing updates to procedures, policies, and forms that support continuous improvement.
• Cross-train with other functional areas to provide backup as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in skilled trades positions.
• Knowledge of construction safety requirements.
• Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Strong team player with respect and appreciation for diversity.
• Strong knowledge of Avionte ATS.
• Flexibility to adapt to a frequently changing business environment.
• Dependability and reliability.
• Ability to analyze information quickly to make decisions and solve problems.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish and English) may be required.
• Ability to travel to other branch offices or customer construction sites to assist as needed.
• Familiarity with or experience in the construction field, including multiple trades knowledge required.
• High school graduate.
• Experience in a customer service environment.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment.

Tools and Technologies

• Avionte ATS
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Outlook