Contract Recruiter – Data Center, Infrastructure

prpl Foundation

. Source skilled field talent through trade job boards, LinkedIn, Zip, Indeed, networks, trade schools, industry communities, and referrals .

Posted 10/27/2026contractRemote • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-volume recruitment for utility, telecom, and data center roles, with a strong focus on sourcing, screening, and onboarding skilled field talent. Proficient in managing candidate pipelines and maintaining compliance with pre-employment processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

High-Volume Recruiting ExperienceStructured Cabling KnowledgeCandidate Screening and InterviewingRelationship Building with Field TalentBullhorn ATS Experience

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

RecruitmentSourcingScreeningInterviewingTechnical Fit AssessmentCredential VerificationBackground ChecksDrug ScreeningTalent Pipeline ManagementProject-Based Recruiting

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsListening SkillsDependabilityInitiativeRapport Building

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteBullhorn ATS

Industry Keywords

Utility RecruitmentTelecom RecruitmentData Center RecruitmentField OperationsTechnical Certifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source skilled field talent through trade job boards, LinkedIn, Zip, Indeed, networks, trade schools, industry communities, and referrals
Maintain a full talent pipeline and warm bench for ongoing and surge staffing needs
Run high-volume recruiting for multiple job sites simultaneously
Screen candidates for technical fit, including cabling types, termination and splicing, testing and certification, rack and stack, cable management, and reading prints and drawings
Assess foreman and lead candidates for crew leadership, job-site safety, scheduling, and client communication
Verify credentials and certifications
Coordinate background checks, drug screens, site access and badging, and travel readiness
Schedule and coordinate internal and client interviews
Conduct reference checks with prior foremen, site supervisors, and project managers
Follow up on candidate interviews and coordinate next steps or rejections
Maintain relationships with past placements to support redeployment
Attend or support trade school career days, union hall events, and industry job fairs
Enter recruitment and hiring activity data daily into the ATS
Research and recommend tools for high-volume screening and scheduling
Partner with the Business Development Manager and client project managers and site leads on crew size, skill mix, start dates, locations, and travel requirements
Prepare Candidate Bio documents and Candidate Spreadsheets with clear summaries of technical skills, certifications, and project experience
Coordinate client interviews and prepare talent for job-site expectations, safety requirements, and schedules
Confirm onboarding paperwork, site access, PPE, and day-one logistics
Conduct regular client performance check-ins and address attendance or performance concerns quickly

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-5 years of professional staffing experience focused on recruitment of utility, telecom, data center, or infrastructure field roles
Proven high-volume and/or project-based recruiting experience, including filling multiple openings on tight timelines
Working knowledge of structured cabling, fiber, and data center trades: technician levels, common certifications, tools, and safety expectations
Experience building and cultivating a skilled trades talent pipeline with a relationship-oriented approach
Hands-on recruitment experience: sourcing, phone screening, and interviewing field talent
Ability to use creative sourcing techniques to reach talent who aren't active on traditional job boards
Natural ability to build rapport quickly with field talent, foremen, and client project managers
Comfort with background checks, drug screening, and pre-employment compliance processes
Maintain the utmost discretion and sensitivity in handling employee issues
Superior listening, writing, and speaking skills
Initiative, dependability, and a willingness to jump in when urgent requests arise
Proficiency with Google Suite
Utility, telecom, or infrastructure recruitment/staffing experience required
Bullhorn ATS experience a nice to have
Prior experience as a technician, installer, or in a field operations role a plus