Polk Mechanical Company · 3 days ago
Trades Talent Acquisition Partner
Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelPolk Mechanical Company is seeking a Trades Talent Acquisition Partner to enhance their recruiting efforts in the skilled trades sector. The role involves full-cycle recruiting, building relationships with candidates, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new hires.
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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
Hands-on recruiter who understands the trades
Ability to connect with hardworking people
Experience in full-cycle recruiting for plumbing, pipefitting, welding, and service roles
Ability to work directly with hiring managers to understand needed skills
Strong pipeline management and organizational skills
Proactive sourcing of tradespeople through various channels
Relationship-building with technical schools and training programs
Attendance at job fairs, industry events, and local trade meetups
Strong communication skills to engage with candidates
Ability to screen and interview for skill level and attitude
Setting clear expectations around work, culture, and growth opportunities
Field visits to job sites to understand crew dynamics
Feedback integration from the field into recruiting processes
Partnership with HR for smooth onboarding
Regular check-ins with new hires at 30, 60, and 90 days
Ability to spot issues early and improve retention
Knowledge of labor market trends, pay rates, and workforce challenges
Building a long-term pipeline of skilled trades talent
Strong communicator who can talk to welders, pipefitters, plumbers, and service techs with respect and authenticity
Relationship-builder who follows through
Organized and driven with the ability to juggle multiple openings and priorities
Comfortable getting out in the field and visiting job sites
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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