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Building Automation & Controls Recruiter

Work Environment: Hybrid - Draper, UT (regular in-office presence required)

Build the Talent Behind Intelligent Buildings

Kelso Building Services, part of Kelso Industries, is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Building Automation & Controls Recruiter to help grow our workforce across the building automation, controls, and smart building industries. In this role, you'll recruit highly skilled professionals including Controls Technicians, BAS/BMS Programmers, Controls Engineers, System Integrators, Project Managers, Commissioning Specialists, and other technical professionals who design, install, program, and maintain building automation systems.

This position plays a critical role in supporting our operating companies by identifying and engaging top controls talent in a highly competitive market. Success requires strong sourcing skills, technical recruiting aptitude, and the ability to build relationships with both candidates and hiring leaders.

This role is hybrid, with a strong preference for candidates who can work from our Draper, UT office.

Responsibilities

Recruiting & Talent Sourcing

Source and recruit Building Automation, Controls, and Smart Building professionals across multiple markets
Develop pipelines of qualified Controls Technicians, BAS/BMS Programmers, Controls Engineers, Commissioning Specialists, Project Managers, and related technical talent
Conduct high-volume outbound sourcing through calls, texts, emails, LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, referrals, and trade associations
Post and maintain job openings across recruiting platforms and industry-specific channels
Review applications and proactively engage qualified candidates
Build and maintain talent communities for recurring and hard-to-fill controls roles
Utilize market intelligence and competitive talent mapping to identify recruiting opportunities

Hiring Partnership & Workforce Planning

Partner closely with hiring managers and operational leaders to understand technical requirements and hiring priorities
Gain an understanding of building automation platforms, controls technologies, commissioning processes, and field service functions
Advise hiring teams on labor market trends, compensation expectations, and candidate availability
Assist in developing compelling job advertisements and recruitment campaigns
Support workforce planning initiatives to meet business growth objectives

Employer Brand & Industry Engagement

Represent Kelso at industry events, technical schools, career fairs, trade association meetings, and community outreach activities
Build relationships with controls professionals and industry networks
Promote Kelso's culture, growth opportunities, and commitment to innovation within the building automation industry
Support recruiting marketing initiatives that strengthen employer brand awareness

Candidate Experience, Process & Metrics

Deliver a professional, responsive, and positive candidate experience
Coordinate interviews and maintain consistent communication throughout the hiring process
Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within Greenhouse (ATS)
Track recruiting metrics including candidate pipeline health, source effectiveness, time-to-fill, and hiring outcomes
Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, efficiency, and candidate engagement

Hiring Execution & Support

Coordinate background checks, references, and pre-employment requirements
Assist with offer development and candidate closing activities