Most contractor job postings are either too vague ("team player, hard worker") or too corporate ("dynamic opportunity in a fast-paced environment"). Both attract the wrong people.

Here's how to write one that sounds like your company and attracts someone who actually wants the job.

Roofing Installer
"Write a job posting for an experienced roofing installer at a residential roofing company in [CITY]. Requirements: [X]+ years experience, OSHA 10 preferred, reliable transportation. Pay: $[RANGE]/hr. Benefits: [LIST]. We're a [SIZE] crew. Keep it direct and honest — written for someone who works with their hands, not HR."
HVAC Technician
"Write a job posting for an HVAC service technician at a residential HVAC company in [CITY]. Requirements: EPA 608, [X] years service experience. Pay: $[RANGE]/hr + commission on add-ons. Benefits: company van, tools, health insurance. Direct and no-fluff."
Plumber
"Write a job posting for a licensed plumber or plumbing apprentice at a residential plumbing company in [CITY]. Requirements: [LICENSE/EXPERIENCE]. Pay: $[RANGE]/hr. Benefits: [LIST]. Looking for someone reliable who takes pride in clean work. No corporate language."
Electrician
"Write a job posting for a [JOURNEYMAN / APPRENTICE] electrician at a residential electrical company in [CITY]. Requirements: [LICENSE/EXPERIENCE]. Pay: $[RANGE]/hr. Benefits: [LIST]. We do [TYPE OF WORK — residential service, new construction, commercial]. Direct and honest."
Office / Admin Coordinator
"Write a job posting for a part-time admin coordinator at a [TRADE] company in [CITY]. Responsibilities: scheduling, customer follow-up, invoicing. 20–25 hours/week. Pay: $[AMOUNT]/hr. Ideal for someone organized who works independently. Honest and specific."
Screening Questions (Phone Call)
"Write 5 screening questions for a [ROLE] candidate at a [TRADE] company. I need to assess: reliability, trade skills, how they handle problems, customer interaction. Practical — not HR-speak. For a quick 10-min phone call."

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