Recruiter in Washington, District of Columbia at Joseph J Magnolia

About Magnolia Plumbing, LLC

For over 75 years, Magnolia Plumbing, LLC has proudly served the DC metropolitan area, delivering reliable solutions for both residential and commercial customers across heating and cooling (HVAC), plumbing, wastewater management, and underground site utility work.

We believe the best service starts with the best people—so we hire the best and invest in their success.

About the Role

Magnolia Plumbing, LLC is seeking a full-time Recruiter with service-industry recruiting experience (plumbing, HVAC, or similar preferred) to join our Human Resources team. Plumbing and HVAC recruiting experience is highly preferred. This role is based in our NE Washington, DC office and includes travel to support field offices in Hyattsville and Laurel, MD.

Key Responsibilities

• Source candidates through job boards, referrals, networking, and industry associations
• Screen applicants and follow up on referrals to assess qualifications and fit
• Manage the interview process, including phone screens and coordination with hiring teams
• Present shortlists and hiring recommendations to hiring managers with clear rationale
• Build and maintain talent pipelines by cultivating relationships with schools, alumni groups, and professional organizations
• Represent the company at job fairs and recruiting events to attract qualified candidates

Work arrangement: On-site during training; hybrid eligibility may be discussed after you are fully trained and consistently meeting expectations.

Benefits & Culture

• Medical benefits starting the first of the month, plus company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Company contributions to 401(k) and HSA
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health coverage
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance Policy
• Paid time off (PTO) available from day one
• Empowered environment: we trust you to own your work
• Opportunity to pursue trade school and ongoing professional development

Core Competencies

• Relationship building with hiring managers and field leadership
• Strong candidate experience and clear, timely communication
• Interviewing and selection judgment (behavioral-based)
• High-volume, multi-location recruiting and pipeline management
• Organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced service environment

Qualifications

Required

• 2–5 years of recruiting experience
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS); Paylocity experience a plus
• Strong interviewing, screening, and candidate assessment skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Preferred

• Recruiting experience in plumbing, HVAC, or another skilled trades/service environment
• Multi-site recruiting experience and comfort traveling between locations
• HR sourcing and pipeline development experience

As part of our standard hiring process, this role requires completion of a background check and drug screening following an offer of employment.