Recruiter-Skilled Trades chez Climate Pros

Position Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and driven Recruiter with a strong background in sourcing and hiring for a wide range of skilled trades roles for leading commercial refrigeration and HVAC services for grocery, medical and cold storage facilities. This position plays a critical role in building a reliable, high-performing workforce across multiple trades disciplines. Experience working in a union environment is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop targeted recruiting strategies for skilled trades technician roles
• Source, screen, and manage candidates for union positions, ensuring compliance with labor agreements and company policies.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for various trades including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, HVAC-R, and other technical fields.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process including job postings, resume reviews, interviews, offers, and onboarding coordination.
• Develop relationships with trade schools, unions, apprenticeship programs and industry organizations to support long-term talent acquisition strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Provide labor market insights and data-driven recommendations to improve hiring outcomes and workforce planning.

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience recruiting for skilled trades roles
• Proven success sourcing candidates in commercial refrigeration or HVAC-R is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of union labor practices and collective bargaining agreements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with ATS platforms and recruitment tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting across multiple trades disciplines (e.g., electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC-R or refrigeration industry).
• Familiarity with regional union structures and trade certifications.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds; noise level is usually moderate. All employees may be required to visit a customer site and/or complete a ride-along with a field technician as part of their employment.

Target Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 USD

In alignment with Climate Pros’ values and applicable laws, we are committed to promoting pay transparency and equity. Compensation within the stated range will vary based on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Final offers will be tailored to the individual’s qualifications and potential contribution.