Recruiter/Talent Acquisition - Skilled Trades

For consideration for this position, please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Applications can be completed online or by completing an application in person at our office.

Our office is located at:

2225 Kilgust Road

Madison, WI 53713

At Dave Jones, we’re not just a full-service mechanical subcontractor—we’re a team dedicated to building careers that thrive. We specialize in plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, and fire sprinkler installations for residential and commercial projects! We also offer a complete service department for Southern Wisconsin capable of handling projects of any size!

Our Core Values—Customer Focused, Excellence, Family, Forward Thinking, Giving Back, and Work Hard, Play Hard—drive everything we do. If you're humble, hungry, and smart, and you're looking to grow in an exciting new construction environment, we want you on our team. Join us at Dave Jones, where your career can reach new heights while working on projects big and small.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Recruiter to join our team. This position will specifically be focused on the recruitment and acquisition of skilled trade professionals (experienced/Journeyman level) within Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Protection, and Electrical. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing (through relationship building), connecting with, and hiring top skilled trade professionals to meet the needs of our organization and help us grow. This role requires a strong understanding of recruitment processes and the ability to effectively manage and develop relationships with candidates and hiring managers. The Recruiter will utilize various platforms, including social media and applicant tracking systems (ATS), along with consistent relationship building, to identify potential candidates and ensure a successful onboarding experience.

Position Description:

• Work with segment leadership to determine hiring/staffing needs. Identify required skill level, quantity to fill, location, and timing of when staffing is needed to develop creative and effective sourcing strategies.
• Proactively source and engage with potential candidates using various platforms, including job boards, social media, company website, technical colleges, community groups, trade groups, internal team members, and networking.
• Conduct market research to identify talent pools and understand industry trends relevant to skilled Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Protection, and Electrical roles.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings, ensuring a diverse candidate pool.
• Screen and qualify candidates for openings. Schedule and conduct all phone and in-person interviews. Follow appropriate laws and company policy regarding pre-employment paperwork, authorizations, and screenings.
• Extend job offers to candidates. Work with segment leadership to establish position, wage, benefit, and start date information. Create and present offer letters to selected candidates.
• Responsible for setting up new team members for onboarding process and scheduling new team members for orientation.
• Work with Workforce Specialist to identify career fairs and other community events within the communities we serve. Attend as a representative of the Company to recruit Skilled Trade Professionals.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to create effective marketing materials for recruitment. Company flyers, Referral Bonus information sheets, postcards, recruitment videos, etc.
Tracking and reporting on sourcing metrics and candidate pipeline progress. Use data to constantly be developing and improving sourcing strategies.

Licensing and Experience:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a fast-paced skilled trades recruiting environment, or
Knowledge or experience within a skilled trade (Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, or Fire Protection preferred) and experience in an office setting or willingness to learn.

Schedule:

BENEFITS:

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Retirement / Savings Plan (401K) with Employer Match, Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, Voluntary Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Purchases and Discounts.

Dave Jones is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dave Jones does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical of mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other legally protected status.