American Avenue

Contract Recruiter: Skilled Trades & Maintenance

United States full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

American Avenue Property Management (AA) is a boutique real estate fund specializing in the management of affordable, single-family rentals across the U.S. Our mission is to provide residents with the best rental experience by leveraging innovative, software-driven operations to manage and improve homes in dozens of markets simultaneously. We pride ourselves on creating safe, comfortable, and quality living environments for our residents.

Our Property Engineers (maintenance technicians) are the face of our company to residents. We're growing fast and need help finding great people to fill those roles.

The Opportunity

We have 50+ open roles, with more opening soon. Most are Property Engineers: turn techs, general maintenance, HVAC, and plumbing. We also have occasional senior construction searches. We're looking for an independent recruiter who can source, screen, and close skilled-trades candidates at high volume.

This is an outcome-based engagement. You set your own schedule and approach, and you're paid for every qualifying hire. Strong performers may be considered for a full-time employee role as our business needs evolve.

What You'll Do

Source and engage trades and maintenance candidates through job boards, referrals, trade networks, social media, and direct outreach

Screen candidates against role requirements, including a truck or van, own tools, a valid driver's license, and trade skills

Guide candidates through our hiring process: schedule interviews, coordinate with hiring managers, and close offers

Keep candidate status current in our ATS

Follow our hiring, background check, and equal-opportunity standards on every candidate

What You Bring

Proven experience recruiting for trades, construction, or maintenance roles

Single-family rental or residential property management experience is a strong plus

Experience with high-volume hiring of hourly and skilled workers

Comfort with cold outreach and sourcing candidates with little online presence

Familiarity with an ATS and Indeed

Ability to work independently, hit your own targets, and communicate clearly with hiring managers

Your own equipment (laptop, phone) and sourcing resources

Compensation

Per qualifying hire, by role:

Role

Fee

Turn techs and general maintenance

$1,000

HVAC, plumbing, and senior technicians

$1,500

Senior construction roles

$2,500

Fees may increase on roles that have been open for an extended period.

Paid in two installments: $250 after the hire's start date, with the remainder paid after 90 days of continued employment.

If a hire leaves before 90 days (other than for no-fault business reasons such as a role elimination), the first installment may be offset against future amounts owed to you.

A qualifying hire is a candidate who starts work, meets all role requirements (including vehicle, tools, and license), and clears our background screening. Full terms are in the contractor agreement.

No cap on earnings. High volume. Quick hiring (we are looking to hire rapidly - 1st screening to offer can happen extremely fast for qualified candidates)

Engagement Details

Independent contractor (1099), remote

Open to contractors located in:

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah.

You control your own schedule, methods, and tools. We provide access to our ATS and job postings, plus an overview of our hiring standards and process.

Non-exclusive. You're free to work with other clients.

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Technology & IT Operations Remote Collaboration Contract Recruiter Skilled Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Contract Recruiter: Skilled Trades & Maintenance role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at American Avenue?
  3. Which of Operations, Remote Collaboration and Contract have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Operations, Remote Collaboration and Contract.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Contract Recruiter: Skilled Trades & Maintenance role because I can bring practical experience in Operations, Remote Collaboration and Contract, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes American Avenue needs from this hire.

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