Capital Region, New York

Hire Reliable Tradespeople.

Without Paying 20% Placement Fees.

Ironline Recruiting is the Capital Region’s only trades-exclusive recruiting practice focused on non-union talent. Flat-fee recruiting for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, and light manufacturing businesses. Every candidate is screened before you ever see them, so you can hire faster without agency markups eating your margins.

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HVAC technician working on equipment
$500
Vacancy cost per day
$4,700
Avg. cost per bad hire
10 Yrs
Recruiting experience
The Problem

You don’t need resumes. You need a pipeline.

That’s why Ironline goes beyond posting and waiting. I build and maintain a pipeline of non-union techs who aren’t on job boards but are open to the right opportunity, so when you need to hire, you’re not starting from scratch or competing over the same small pool of applicants. I’ve already vetted their experience, reliability, and fit for your team, so you can focus on making the right hire, not sorting through maybes. Every shortlist I deliver is pre-screened, so you're only meeting people worth your time.

Electrician working on a panel
The Anti-Agency Model

Stop Paying Recruiting Fees.

Every service here is a flat fee, priced against the true cost of a delayed or bad hire, not a percentage of someone's salary.

Per Role
Role Fill
$2,500–$4,500

Full-cycle recruiting for one role: custom job postings, active sourcing (beyond boards), screening, and a shortlist of qualified tradespeople.

Per Month
Monthly Retainer
$1,500–$3,500/mo

Ongoing pipeline building for shops with steady or multiple needs. I source passive talent, maintain relationships, and deliver ready candidates monthly.

Full Support
Back Office Support
$2,500–$3,500/mo

Everything in the retainer, plus I act as your personnel lead: I handle new hire setup, coordinate training schedules, and manage monthly compliance. From tracking safety certs to setting up field software access, I handle the logistics so you can stay on the job site.

For Job Seekers

Exploring a Career
in the Capital Region Trades?

Ironline offers free resources: certification roadmaps, apprenticeship guides, resume tips for trades, career pathways in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and welding. No fees for candidates ever. We are building the local trades workforce, one prepared person at a time. DM or email for guides.

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The Process

How It Works

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Discovery Call

We discuss the role, your shop's culture, pay range, past hiring challenges, and any state funding or apprenticeship angles.

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Multi-Channel Sourcing

Beyond boards, I tap local and community networks to find you talent others miss.

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Screening & Shortlist

Rigorous vetting so you interview only qualified, motivated people. No pile of resumes to sort through on your end.

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You Make the Hire

You control offers and onboarding. No markup. I stay available for integration support after the hire is made.

Common Questions

Built for the Trades

HVAC Plumbing Electrical Welding Light Mfg.
Who is Ironline built for?

If you run a non-union HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding, or light manufacturing business in Albany, Saratoga, Troy, or Schenectady, I built this practice for you. While big agencies spread themselves thin across every industry, I work exclusively with non-union trades, exclusively in the Capital Region.

Are these real tradespeople or just a pile of resumes?

Real tradespeople. I don't blast out applications and hope something sticks. Every person I bring to you has been sourced and screened by me personally. You get a short list of qualified, motivated candidates who actually fit the role and the market rate, not a stack of profiles to sort through on your own time.

How is Ironline different from traditional staffing agencies or job boards?

Traditional agencies send bodies and charge a percentage of salary for the privilege. Job boards dump resumes and leave you to sort through the chaos. Ironline charges a flat fee, does the sourcing and screening, and only brings you candidates worth your time. You stay in control of the hire without paying a commission every time you grow your team.

The Difference

Why Ironline

01
No Placement Markup

Traditional agencies profit more when you pay more. I've ended that conflict of interest. At Ironline, you pay a predictable flat fee or retainer, ensuring your budget goes toward your new hire's talent — not an agency's commission.

02
Single Point of Contact

I don't believe in handoffs or "account manager roulette." You work directly with me on every hire. This ensures a consistent, high-touch experience and a deep understanding of your shop's specific culture.

03
Capital Region Specialist

Based in Troy, I don't recruit from a call center. I am on the ground in the Capital Region, developing ties with community resources to find talent where others aren't looking.

04
Trades Only

I don't do white-collar, retail, or generalist staffing. Ironline is dedicated exclusively to the skilled trades. I understand the difference between a helper and a journeyman, and I speak the language of your industry.

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Genuine Investment

I believe recruiting should be rooted in empathy, not just metrics. I am genuinely invested in the long-term success of your business and the upward mobility of my candidates, building a practice where personal connection matters more than a commission check.

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Workforce Partner

I do more than fill a role. I act as your guide to the larger landscape, navigating you through WIOA, apprenticeships, and New York State funding programs to help you build a sustainable, government-supported talent pipeline.

Brittany Jones-Dumas
About
Brittany Jones-Dumas
Founder & Principal Recruiter  ·  Ironline Recruiting

I launched Ironline Recruiting after 10 years in corporate recruiting to fix a disconnect in the industry. I saw a system that prioritized volume over value and commissions over real connection. I built this practice to do the opposite. Based in Troy, I provide flat-fee recruiting rooted in community and a genuine investment in the Capital Region. My mission is to bridge the gap between trades employers and the next generation of talent, creating free pathways for job seekers and sustainable growth for the businesses that build our community.

Get In Touch

Ready to Build
the Crew?

Let's talk about your open roles, what has not been working, and how to build a pipeline of reliable trades talent for your business.

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Emailbrittany@ironlinerecruiting.com
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Phone / Text518-764-4445

Albany · Saratoga · Troy · Schenectady