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Job Title: Technical Recruiter Job Description This role focuses on end-to-end sourcing and recruiting for both exempt and non-exempt positions within Automation & Engineering and Real Estate & Facilities. You will drive high-volume recruiting for legacy sites and new site launches, using advanced sourcing strategies to identify and engage talent in competitive and sometimes geographically challenging markets. The position is ideal for an experienced sourcer who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and is interested in a long-term opportunity with potential for future conversion. Responsibilities • Lead sourcing and recruiting efforts for exempt and non-exempt roles across Automation & Engineering and Real Estate & Facilities job families. • Recruit for a variety of roles, including Area Maintenance Managers, Maintenance Planners, Technicians, and specialized positions such as Quality Refrigeration Specialists. • Own high-volume requisition loads and ensure timely progress across all stages of the recruiting lifecycle. • Support hiring for both existing (legacy) sites and new site launches, ensuring staffing is completed prior to launch deadlines. • Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies, including Boolean search and diverse talent mapping techniques, to identify passive and active candidates. • Engage and nurture passive candidates, building strong pipelines for current and future hiring needs. • Navigate compensation challenges and effectively position opportunities in highly competitive talent markets. • Source and recruit candidates in rural or geographically challenging locations, adapting strategies to local market conditions. • Collaborate closely with hiring stakeholders to understand role requirements, calibrate on candidate profiles, and provide market insights. • Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruiting tools to manage candidates, maintain accurate records, and report on progress. • Partner with internal team members who may come from non-sourcing backgrounds, sharing best practices and contributing to a high-performing recruiting culture. • Work within standard business hours while managing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Essential Skills • At least 3 years of sourcing experience in a recruiting or talent acquisition role. • Demonstrated expertise in advanced Boolean search techniques and diverse talent mapping strategies. • Proven experience recruiting for both technical and non-technical roles. • Strong experience in passive sourcing and talent acquisition within competitive markets. • Ability to navigate compensation discussions and address candidate concerns in competitive talent markets. • Experience sourcing candidates in rural or geographically challenging locations. • Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and related recruiting technologies. • Ability to manage high-volume requisitions and work effectively under tight timelines. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in a fast-paced environment. • Bachelors degree. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience recruiting for roles in Automation & Engineering and Real Estate & Facilities environments. • Experience in recruiting for maintenance, facilities, or industrial operations roles such as managers, planners, and technicians. • Comfort working in a deadline-driven environment, particularly for new site launches. • Interest in a long-term opportunity with potential for permanent conversion when hiring restrictions are lifted. • Ability to adapt sourcing strategies to different geographic markets and talent pools. • Collaborative mindset and willingness to share sourcing best practices with team members. Work Environment This is a 100% onsite role based in one of the following locations: Seattle, WA; Bellevue, WA; Nashville, TN; or Arlington, VA. The position follows a standard business schedule, and no holiday work is expected. You will work in a fast-paced, corporate office environment that supports high-volume recruiting for operational and technical roles. The role is structured as an initial 12-month contract, with hiring leaders prioritizing candidate quality and relevant experience over specific location within the listed sites. The environment emphasizes collaboration with recruiting peers and hiring stakeholders, effective use of ATS and sourcing tools, and consistent focus on meeting launch and staffing deadlines. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Lead sourcing and recruiting efforts for exempt and non-exempt roles across Automation & Engineering and Real Estate & Facilities job families.
Recruit for a variety of roles, including Area Maintenance Managers, Maintenance Planners, Technicians, and specialized positions such as Quality Refrigeration Specialists.
Own high-volume requisition loads and ensure timely progress across all stages of the recruiting lifecycle.
Support hiring for both existing (legacy) sites and new site launches, ensuring staffing is completed prior to launch deadlines.
Develop and execute advanced sourcing strategies, including Boolean search and diverse talent mapping techniques, to identify passive and active candidates.
Engage and nurture passive candidates, building strong pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Navigate compensation challenges and effectively position opportunities in highly competitive talent markets.
Source and recruit candidates in rural or geographically challenging locations, adapting strategies to local market conditions.
Collaborate closely with hiring stakeholders to understand role requirements, calibrate on candidate profiles, and provide market insights.
Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruiting tools to manage candidates, maintain accurate records, and report on progress.
Partner with internal team members who may come from non-sourcing backgrounds, sharing best practices and contributing to a high-performing recruiting culture.
Work within standard business hours while managing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Skills
At least 3 years of sourcing experience in a recruiting or talent acquisition role.
Demonstrated expertise in advanced Boolean search techniques and diverse talent mapping strategies.
Proven experience recruiting for both technical and non-technical roles.
Strong experience in passive sourcing and talent acquisition within competitive markets.
Ability to navigate compensation discussions and address candidate concerns in competitive talent markets.
Experience sourcing candidates in rural or geographically challenging locations.
Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and related recruiting technologies.
Ability to manage high-volume requisitions and work effectively under tight timelines.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelors degree.
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