Technician Recruiter (Skilled Trades & Industrial Services)
Introduction
Guardian Fire Services is building one of the country’s leading platforms for fire protection and life safety. Since 2022 we have brought more than a dozen owner-operated businesses into the Guardian family, giving each the resources and stability of a national organization while preserving the local identity and legacy their founders spent decades building. Backed by Investcorp and headquartered in Nashville, we are in the early innings of a national buy-and-build strategy in a large, highly fragmented, compliance-driven industry.
Position Summary
Guardian Fire Services is seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter with a proven track record of identifying, sourcing, recruiting, and hiring highly skilled field professionals. This individual will play a critical role in supporting our continued growth by building strong talent pipelines and delivering exceptional candidates across our operating companies.
We are looking for a true recruiter—someone who thrives on sourcing passive candidates, building relationships, and filling difficult-to-recruit skilled trade positions.
Preferred Industry Experience
Strong preference for recruiting within one or more of the following industries:
- Fire Protection / Fire Life Safety
- Fire Sprinkler
- Fire Alarm
- Mechanical / HVAC
- Plumbing
- Pipefitting
- Electrical
- Industrial Construction
- Commercial Construction
- Industrial Services
- Heavy Equipment
- Manufacturing
- Specialty Contracting
Primary Responsibilities
- Recruit skilled technicians, inspectors, installers, fitters, foremen, designers, estimators, project managers, and service professionals.
- Develop and maintain proactive talent pipelines for high-demand technical positions.
- Source passive candidates through networking, referrals, social media, trade organizations, and direct recruiting.
- Partner with Operations and HR leaders to understand workforce needs and hiring priorities.
- Manage the recruiting process from sourcing through offer acceptance.
- Build relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, military transition organizations, and industry associations.
- Develop creative recruiting strategies for difficult-to-fill positions.
- Maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates across multiple geographic markets.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience within skilled trades, industrial services, construction, or related technical industries.
- Demonstrated success recruiting difficult-to-find field technicians and trade professionals.
- Experience recruiting passive candidates through direct sourcing and networking.
- Strong understanding of skilled trade labor markets.
- Excellent interviewing, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven "hunter" mentality with exceptional sourcing skills.
- Ability to consistently build qualified talent pipelines before positions become vacant.
- Strong urgency and sense of ownership.
- High activity levels and outstanding follow-through.
- Creativity in identifying and engaging passive talent.
- Data-driven recruiting with measurable hiring results.
- A passion for helping field operations build exceptional teams.
This is not a "post-and-pray" recruiting role. We are seeking a recruiter who knows how to identify, engage, and attract the best technical talent in the industry through proactive sourcing, networking, and relationship building.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Guardian Fire Services, we value innovation and collaboration. Here’s what we offer:
- Competitive Pay: $$$ based on experience
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Future Savings: A 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for leadership and career advancement.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO and paid holidays.
We Value All Experiences
We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for.
We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem-solving and more creative thinking, so we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Guardian Fire Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Guardian Fire Services is committed to an inclusive experience for all applicants and will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations in the interview process, to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the lead in shaping HR systems and processes in a growing company, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join Guardian Fire Services and make an impact!
Requires 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in skilled trades, industrial services, construction, or related technical industries, with demonstrated success sourcing difficult-to-find field professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- recruiting technicians
- sourcing candidates
- managing searches
Skills & Tools
social media
Job Details
- Category: Human Resources
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About Guardian Fire Services
A national fire protection and life safety platform supporting locally operated businesses. — Industry: Construction