Polk Mechanical Company · 2 days ago
Trades Talent Acquisition Partner
Grand Prairie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelPolk Mechanical Company is looking for a hands-on recruiter who specializes in the trades to join their team as a Trades Talent Acquisition Partner. This role focuses on building relationships with skilled tradespeople and managing the full-cycle recruiting process to ensure a positive candidate experience and effective talent acquisition.
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Responsibilities
Handle full-cycle recruiting for plumbing, pipefitting, welding, and service roles
Work directly with hiring managers to understand what skills are needed in the field
Keep a strong pipeline of candidates and stay organized on priorities
Proactively source tradespeople through job boards, networking, trade schools, apprenticeships, and referrals
Build relationships with technical schools and training programs
Attend job fairs, industry events, and local trade meetups
Talk with candidates early and often—no ghosting
Screen and interview for both skill level and attitude
Set clear expectations around the work, culture, and growth opportunities
Visit job sites regularly to talk with crews and understand what’s really happening
Bring feedback from the field back into recruiting so we keep hiring the right people
Partner with HR to ensure smooth onboarding
Check in with new hires at 30, 60, and 90 days
Help spot issues early and improve retention
Stay up to speed on labor market trends, pay rates, and workforce challenges
Help build a long-term pipeline of skilled trades talent
Qualification
Required
Someone who understands the trades and has spent time recruiting, supporting, or working alongside them
A strong communicator who can talk to welders, pipefitters, plumbers, and service techs with respect and authenticity
A relationship-builder who follows through
Organized and driven—you can juggle multiple openings and priorities without dropping the ball
Comfortable getting out in the field, visiting job sites, and talking with crews
Problem-solver mindset who can adapt when hiring gets tough
Passion for company culture, teamwork, and doing right by people
Preferred
Experience working with trade schools, apprenticeships, or workforce development programs
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Company
Polk Mechanical Company
Polk Mechanical Company is a construction company offering risk management and maintenance services.
Founded in 2003
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Yancey Jones
Chief Operating Officer
Simon Pollitt
Chief Human Resources Officer
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