NJ Trades Hiring Partner

Hire Skilled Trades in New Jersey

Without the 20% recruiter fee.

TradeMatch is New Jersey's full-service trades recruitment firm. We source, screen, and deliver qualified candidates across all 21 New Jersey counties — at a fraction of the cost.

Flat per-hire fee — No 20% agency fees
HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing & more
Serving all 21 New Jersey counties

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How It Works

Hiring Made Simple

Three steps from your first call to your next hire. No job board gambling, no agency markups.

01

Tell Us What You Need

Share the role, location, pay range, and any certifications required. We learn your business so we send the right people — not just available ones.

02

We Source and Screen

We tap our NJ-wide network of active trade candidates, verify licenses and experience, and hand-select the best fits. You only meet qualified people.

03

You Hire, You Win

Interview, select, and hire on your timeline. One flat fee, no surprise invoices.

HVAC Recruiting

The HVAC Tech Shortage Is Real. We Know Where to Find Them.

NJ HVAC companies are losing bids and burning out their best techs because they can't hire fast enough. Job boards flood you with unqualified applicants. Traditional recruiters charge 20% of first-year salary — often $15,000 or more per hire.

TradeMatch specializes in HVAC recruitment across New Jersey. We maintain an active pipeline of EPA 608-certified technicians, residential and commercial installers, and service managers — ready to place.

EPA 608-certified technicians, installers, and service managers
Residential, commercial, and industrial — all experience levels
Flat per-hire fee — save thousands vs. agencies charging 20%
Seasonal surge hiring available — fill your bench before peak season
21
NJ Counties Covered
Flat
Per-Hire Fee — No % of Salary
20%
What Traditional Recruiters Charge — We Don't
Fast
Qualified Candidates, Not Job Board Noise
Available Now

Post Jobs Free. Apply Free.

Our free job board is live now — post jobs and apply at no cost. Our smart matching platform is coming soon with premium features for employers.

For Candidates

Browse open positions from local employers. Always 100% free — no account required.

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For Employers

Post your open positions and reach qualified tradespeople. 100% free — no per-hire fees.

Open Positions

Browse available opportunities from local employers

Electrical Position Filled

Licensed Electrician

Confidential Employer

Monmouth County, NJ $35-45/hr

Seeking experienced electrician for residential and commercial projects. Must have valid NJ electrical license.

HVAC Full-time

HVAC Service Technician

Confidential Employer

Ocean County, NJ $28-38/hr

Looking for HVAC technician with experience in residential service and installation. EPA certification required.

Plumbing Position Filled

Journeyman Plumber

Confidential Employer

Middlesex County, NJ $32-42/hr

Established plumbing company seeking skilled journeyman for service calls and new construction projects.

HVAC Full-time

HVAC Installation Tech

Confidential Employer

Monmouth County, NJ $30-42/hr

Residential HVAC company seeking experienced install tech. Must have EPA 608 certification. Company van and tools provided.

Construction Full-time

Construction Superintendent

Confidential Employer

Somerset County, NJ $90,000-115,000/yr

Growing GC seeking experienced superintendent to oversee residential and light commercial projects from groundbreak to closeout.

More Jobs Coming Soon

Are you hiring? Post your open position for free and reach qualified tradespeople.

For Tradespeople

Join Our Candidate Network

We work with NJ employers who are actively hiring. Submit your information once and we'll reach out when the right opportunity comes up — no job board, no constant applying.

Always 100% free for candidates
We match you — you don't have to search
HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Construction & more
Open to active job seekers and those just exploring

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We Find the Talent. You Build the Business.

Stop wasting time on job boards that send you the wrong people. TradeMatch handles sourcing, screening, and delivering qualified NJ trade candidates — so you can focus on the work.

Active NJ Candidate Pipeline

We maintain an ongoing pool of qualified tradespeople across all 21 NJ counties — not a database of old resumes. When you need someone, we already know them.

Flat Per-Hire Fee

Traditional recruiters charge 18–25% of first-year salary — that's $15,000+ per hire. We charge a flat fee per placement. One predictable cost, no percentage markups, no retainers.

Pre-Screened Candidates Only

We verify licenses, certifications, and experience before you ever speak to a candidate. No sifting through unqualified applicants — every referral is vetted.

Fast Turnaround

From intake call to qualified candidate introduction — typically within days, not weeks. We move fast because we know your jobs don't wait.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We charge a flat per-hire fee — not a percentage of salary, and no monthly retainer. Traditional staffing agencies charge 18–25% of a candidate's first-year salary, which can be $15,000 or more per hire. With TradeMatch, you pay one flat fee per placement. No surprises, no ongoing commitments.

We specialize in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Construction, and Mechanical trades across New Jersey. HVAC is our deepest specialty — we maintain an active pipeline of EPA 608-certified technicians, installers, and service managers at all experience levels. If you have a trade need not listed here, reach out and we'll let you know if we can help.

Most clients receive qualified candidate introductions within a few days of our intake call. Because we maintain an active pipeline rather than waiting for job postings to generate applicants, we can move quickly. The timeline depends on the specificity of the role and location, but we always communicate realistic expectations upfront.

Job boards make you do all the work — writing the post, reviewing hundreds of applicants, filtering out unqualified ones, chasing no-shows. TradeMatch flips that. We proactively source candidates who match your specific requirements, verify their licenses and experience, and only introduce you to people worth your time. You talk to qualified candidates, not a stack of resumes.

We serve all 21 New Jersey counties — Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren. Our strongest candidate concentration is in Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, and surrounding counties, with active coverage statewide.

Yes. Our free job board is live now — any NJ employer can post a position at no cost, and candidates can apply directly. It's a great starting point. For companies with urgent or ongoing hiring needs, our full-service recruitment gives you a dedicated partner actively working to fill your roles instead of waiting for applicants to come to you.

Coming Soon

The Full TradeMatch Platform

We're building smart matching technology that connects NJ tradespeople with employers automatically — surfacing the right candidates based on skills, certifications, location, and availability. Full-service recruitment is available today. The platform is coming next.