Bilingual Recruiter

AMSI; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is looking for a motivated Bilingual Recruiter (English/Spanish) to join our Reston, Virginia HR team. The in-office role focuses on hourly field and skilled trades recruitment across HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical construction operations.

Responsibilities include full-cycle recruitment, sourcing candidates, and coordinating interviews, with occasional local travel to job fairs and trade schools. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Proven ability to recruit for hourly/skilled trades roles.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly field, shop, and skilled trades positions.
• Recruit across HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, service, and construction operations.
• Source, screen, and communicate with candidates in English and Spanish.

Skills

Fluent English & Spanish

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Relationship-building

Local travel readiness

Tools

ATS

Job description

Bilingual Recruiter (English/Spanish)

About Vertical Mechanical Group

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is a leading mechanical contractor specializing in commercial HVAC, Plumbing, Controls, and Mechanical Services. Originally formed through Anderson Mechanical Services, Inc. and Inspiration Plumbing Company, VMG brings decades of industry experience together with a forward-thinking approach to delivering high-quality mechanical solutions.

As VMG continues to grow, we are looking for a motivated and relationship-driven Bilingual Recruiter (English/Spanish) to join our Human Resources team at our Reston, Virginia office. This position will play an important role in helping us attract and hire talented individuals across our field, shop, and skilled trades operations.

The Opportunity

The Bilingual Recruiter will manage full-cycle recruitment, primarily supporting hourly field and skilled trades positions across VMG's HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, service, and mechanical construction operations.

This is an in-office position based in Reston, VA, with occasional local travel to job fairs, trade schools, and hiring events. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and experienced in recruiting skilled trades talent. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

This role will also support onboarding and other HR initiatives as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly field, shop, and skilled trades positions.
• Recruit for positions across HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal, service, warehouse, and mechanical construction operations.
• Source, screen, and communicate with candidates in both English and Spanish.
• Conduct phone screens and evaluate candidates based on experience, qualifications, and position requirements.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, position requirements, and hiring timelines.
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract qualified skilled trades and construction professionals.
• Proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and other recruiting channels.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for current and future workforce needs.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate and organized candidate information within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Provide a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
• Attend job fairs, trade school events, hiring events, and workforce development programs.
• Develop relationships with trade schools, community organizations, and workforce training programs to strengthen VMG's talent pipeline.
• Assist with onboarding coordination and other HR processes as needed.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, internal communications, and other Human Resources projects.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish – required.
• Minimum of 2 years of recruiting experience, preferably supporting hourly or high-volume hiring.
• Experience recruiting within construction, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical contracting, or skilled trades strongly preferred.
• Experience with candidate sourcing and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple open positions and hiring priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to occasionally travel locally for career fairs, trade schools, and recruiting events.
• Must be able to work in office at VMG's Reston, Virginia location.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who

• Enjoys connecting with people and building strong relationships.
• Understands the urgency and fast-paced nature of skilled trades recruiting.
• Is comfortable communicating professionally in both English and Spanish.
• Takes initiative and proactively searches for qualified candidates rather than waiting for applications.
• Is organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple recruiting priorities.
• Enjoys representing the company at career fairs, trade schools, and community recruiting events.
• Can balance recruiting responsibilities while supporting broader HR initiatives.
• Wants to grow with a rapidly expanding mechanical construction organization.

Why Join VMG?

At VMG, our people are an important part of our continued growth. This position provides the opportunity to have a direct impact on building the teams that support our projects, customers, and operations.

As part of the VMG team, you will have the opportunity to

• Join a growing and collaborative Human Resources and Talent Acquisition team.
• Work directly with hiring managers and company leadership.
• Help build VMG's skilled trades workforce and talent pipeline.
• Develop relationships with trade schools and workforce organizations throughout the region.
• Support recruiting initiatives that directly contribute to VMG's continued growth.
• Grow professionally within an expanding organization.

Please note: Vertical Mechanical Group does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Vertical Mechanical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.