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Recruiting for Residential Service Private Equity Companies

Recruiting for Residential Service Private Equity Portfolio Companies

Recruiting for Residential Service Private Equity Portfolio Companies

Private Equity (PE) activity in the Residential Service industry is at an all-time high. As firms increasingly acquire home services companies, one of the most critical factors in ensuring success lies in recruiting the right talent. Whether it’s frontline revenue generating technicians or strategic leadership, the workforce is the foundation for scaling and thriving under PE ownership. It can be the missing link for growth, and investing in the right partnership for conquering recruiting challenges can make an enormous impact on the bottom line. 

At Work With Your Handz, we’ve partnered with numerous Private Equity firms across the country, helping them secure the talent they need to grow, build and scale their portfolio companies. These firms, varying in size, investment models, and strategic goals, share one common challenge: the need to secure high-caliber talent.

The Demand for Skilled Trades and Leadership Roles

Work With Your Handz specializes in recruiting a wide range of skilled trades professionals, including, but not limited to:

  • Plumbing 
  • HVAC/R 
  • Electric 
  • Solar
  • Roofing Installers, Coordinators and Salespersons
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Dispatch
  • Customer Service
  • All office personnel

In addition to skilled trades workers and administrative staff,, we also recruit for leadership and managerial positions critical to scaling these businesses, such as:

  • General Managers
  • Regional Vice Presidents
  • Controllers
  • President or CEO’s
  • Senior or Regional Directors
  • Service Managers
  • Marketing Managers

These roles are vital for implementing operational efficiencies, driving growth, and executing the strategic vision of PE-backed companies. 

Recruiting leaders from within the industry allows new hires to quickly integrate and achieve objectives due to their existing familiarity with the field. Alternatively, hiring from outside the industry or from adjacent sectors can infuse fresh perspectives and innovative ideas into the organization. This approach can be particularly effective when complemented by strong leadership with a trades background, which can bridge any gaps in industry-specific knowledge and ensure a smooth transition.

With our deep knowledge of the home service business model, the industry specific nuances of each position, and the goals of PE firms we can help hire for all departments and can truly help impact the bottom line.

Private Equity’s Growing Appetite for Skilled Trades

While this trend has been steadily growing for years, major media outlets like Forbes and the Wall Street Journal have recently spotlighted the opportunities PE firms are uncovering in the skilled trades sector. A Wall Street Journal article highlights that the owners of small home-services businesses are “cashing out for millions,” thanks to private-equity buyouts.

In a recent Forbes article, Private Equity is Taking on the Skilled Trades,” the report underscores how small home-service businesses, traditionally passed down through families or loyal employees, are now being acquired by PE firms. The payouts, often in the millions, offer a lucrative exit strategy that didn’t exist for previous generations of business owners.

The Competitive Landscape

According to PitchBook data, Private Equity investors have acquired nearly 800 companies in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries since 2022. These acquisitions aim to consolidate the highly fragmented residential services market, creating efficiencies and economies of scale. However, the success of these investments heavily relies on assembling the right teams—workers who can deliver exceptional service and leaders who can navigate the complexities of scaling operations.

A Partnership for Growth

As the PE industry continues to invest in the skilled trades, and home services, recruiting the right talent will remain at the forefront of their strategies. Work With Your Handz brings industry expertise and a proven track record to this process, ensuring that portfolio companies are staffed with professionals who can drive growth and operational excellence.

For Private Equity firms seeking to maximize their investments, the skilled trades industry offers immense potential—and with the right talent in place, the possibilities are endless.

Recruiting for Residential Service Private Equity Portfolio Companies

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Darien Harris

Sales & Marketing Manager

Skilled Recruitment for Skilled Trades

We get to know your business, culture and needs. Work With Your Handz can help your team free up their time by providing interviews with only the most qualified candidates.

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