Technical Recruiter Location: Syracuse, NY Department: Human Resources – Talent Acquisition Reports To: Director of HR Build the Workforce That Keeps Communities Running At Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning, we're more than an HVAC services company—we're a growing organization committed to developing exceptional people and delivering outstanding service. As we continue to expand throughout Central and Western New York, we're looking for a passionate, results-driven Technical Recruiter to lead recruitment efforts for our most critical positions. If you thrive on building relationships, recruiting passive candidates, and competing for top talent in the skilled trades, we'd like to meet you. Position Summary The Technical Recruiter is responsible for developing and executing recruiting strategies that attract high-quality HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical professionals. This role focuses primarily on field operations positions and partners closely with operational leaders to ensure staffing needs are met efficiently while maintaining exceptional candidate experience. The ideal candidate understands the skilled trades labor market and excels at proactive sourcing, networking, and relationship-based recruiting. Key Responsibilities - Recruit experienced HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical service professionals. - Develop and maintain pipelines of passive candidates through sourcing, networking, referrals, and community outreach. - Partner with General Managers to understand workforce needs and hiring priorities. - Conduct phone screens, interviews, and candidate assessments. - Coordinate and manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing through onboarding. - Develop relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, military transition organizations, and industry associations. - Attend hiring events, career fairs, and industry networking opportunities. - Create compelling job advertisements and employment branding campaigns. - Maintain recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, quality of hire, and candidate conversion rates. - Support employee referral initiatives and passive recruiting campaigns. - Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Qualifications Required - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. - 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience. - Strong experience recruiting skilled trades, construction, manufacturing, or industrial positions. - Proven success sourcing passive candidates. - Strong interviewing and relationship-building skills. - Experience using applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms. - Ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication and organizational skills. Preferred - Experience recruiting HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, or commercial mechanical professionals. - Knowledge of ServiceTitan or field service operations a plus. - Experience supporting multi-location operations. - Military recruiting experience. - SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, AIRS, or LinkedIn Recruiter certification a plus. What Success Looks Like Within your first year you will: - Fill critical technician positions with speed and quality. - Build a sustainable pipeline of passive candidates. - Expand employee referral participation. - Develop strong relationships with trade schools and workforce partners. - Improve hiring manager satisfaction and candidate experience. - Reduce agency recruiting expenses. What can we offer you? - Competitive Base Pay - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match - Paid Vacation and Sick Time - Opportunities for growth and advancement in a growing organization The starting salary range for this position is $72,000 - $83,000 annually. This is the range of the base pay only, it does not include other components that make up the total compensation package of the position. If offered a position, your total compensation package will be determined by experience, location, skills, and/or education which may result in a total compensation package that falls outside of the provided range. Why Join Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning and AP Plumbing? You'll play a direct role in shaping the future of one of the region's fastest-growing HVAC services organizations. Your work will help build high-performing teams that deliver exceptional service to thousands of customers every day. If you're passionate about recruiting top talent, enjoy building lasting relationships, and want to make a measurable impact on a growing organization, we encourage you to apply today. Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning and AP Plumbing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to succeed. This employer participates in E-Verify to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is a federal program that compares information from Form I-9 to government records to confirm employment eligibility. Northwinds Services Group (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy, or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.