Skilled Trades & Service Recruiter

DynaTen Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Employee Only Medical Coverage

401(k) match

Annual incentive program

Stable work with a guaranteed 40-hour per week minimum

Job summary

DynaTen Corporation in Fort Worth, Texas is hiring a Skilled Trades & Service Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruiting for various skilled trades roles, including HVAC and Plumbing. This position plays a critical role in supporting company growth through effective recruitment strategies and partnerships with leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of labor markets. The position offers a range of benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recruiting experience in the skilled trades or construction industry.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for high-volume or hard-to-fill technical roles.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for skilled trades and service roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and candidate profiles.
• Coordinate and schedule interview processes and provide feedback.

Skills

Recruiting experience in skilled trades

Understanding of skilled trades labor markets

Communication skills

Organization skills

Time management skills

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Recruiting tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Skilled Trades & Service Recruiter is responsible for executing full-cycle recruiting strategies to attract, engage, and hire high-quality field talent across the Construction Trades, HVAC & Plumbing Service, and related technical roles. Reporting to the HR Director, this role partners closely with the Construction and Service Leadership Teams to understand workforce needs, develop targeted recruiting strategies, and build a sustainable pipeline of skilled trade professionals. The recruiter plays a critical role in supporting company growth by ensuring timely, high-quality hires while maintaining a strong candidate experience and aligning with DynaTen’s culture and workforce standards.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for skilled trades and service roles (e.g., Apprentice, Journeymen, Foremen, Superintendent, and Sr. Superintendent across the Sheet Metal, Plumbing, Insulation, and Piping fields)
• Recruit, interview, and hire all Apprentice and Journeyman roles within the Skilled Trades group
• Coordinate with Hiring Managers for Foremen, Superintendent and Sr. Superintendent candidates
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring timelines
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies tailored to skilled labor markets, including passive candidate outreach
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates for technical capability, cultural fit, and long-term potential
• Coordinate and schedule the interview processes, feedback, and offer recommendations
• Build and maintain active pipelines of qualified candidates for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles
• Maintain relationships with Temporary Staffing agencies, coordinating all temporary staff needs
• Utilize a variety of sourcing channels including job boards, social media, referrals, trade schools, and industry networks
• Establish relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and workforce development organizations
• Attend job fairs, hiring events, and industry networking opportunities to promote DynaTen employment opportunities
• Partner with Service and Construction leadership to anticipate hiring needs and workforce trends
• Provide market insights on candidate availability, compensation expectations, and hiring challenges
• Track key metrics including the number of open positions, staffing flows, time to fill, retention rates, hiring manager satisfaction, and pipeline health
• Support workforce planning initiatives for growth, backlog, and service demand
• Collaborate with HR and leadership on recruiting strategies for critical and leadership-level field roles
• Ensure consistent application of recruiting processes, documentation, and candidate tracking systems
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records within Workday ATS/HRIS system
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and hiring standards
• Support onboarding coordination to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance to start date
• Promote DynaTen’s brand, culture, and career opportunities to candidates and external partners
• Deliver a high-quality, professional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process
• Support development of job postings, recruiting materials, and messaging aligned with company branding
• Track and report on current temporary staffing usage across the DynaTen group
• Maintain contracts and contacts with external staffing companies

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recruiting experience in the skilled trades, construction, or service industry
• 3-5 years of demonstrated success recruiting for high-volume or hard-to-fill technical roles
• Strong understanding of skilled trades labor markets and sourcing strategies
• Ability to build relationships with field leadership and operations as a trusted business partner
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting with HVAC, mechanical contracting, or construction environments
• Established network within local trade communities or technical talent pools
• Experience supporting workforce planning or high-growth hiring environments
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Previous Workday ATS experience

What You Can Expect (Benefits)

• Exceptional health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Employee Only Medical Coverage
• In-house and manufacturer-led training, leadership development
• Long-term career growth into operations, sales, and/or leadership
• Comprehensive benefit package and employer-sponsored memberships
• 401(k) match, PTO, holiday pay, and more
• Annual incentive program
• Compensation for technician commute time
• Stable work with a guaranteed 40-hour per week minimum

Working Conditions

• Ability to perform duties in a non-controlled environment, including climbing ladders and working on elevated surfaces
• Maintain equipment, tools, and materials in good working condition
• Exposure to elements during required work periods throughout the year
• All employees are required to wear PPE and follow safety procedures

DynaTen is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversifying its workforce. DynaTen, Inc. does not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.