The concept behind Tradesmen International is simple: Connect skilled tradespeople on a contingent basis with the contractors and subcontractors who need them. And the benefits are many for all involved.
“From the contractor’s standpoint, it helps them maintain the balance between the work and the workforce,” said Ed Rojeck, corporate marketing director. Contractors can operate “lean and mean” with a core workforce and, when needed, turn to Tradesmen International to supplement with skilled contingent workers. This “helps them stabilize the bottom line and increase profitability by substantially increasing overall workforce productivity,” Ed said.
For tradespeople, the advantages are many as well—including consistent employment. “Because we have excellent relationships with the area’s top contractors,” Ed said, “we’re able to help keep people consistently employed.” Once hired, they become full-time permanent employees
of Tradesmen International, with benefits including health care and a 401(k). “They’re no longer a freelancer,” Ed explained. “They now have us as their ‘agent’, finding good work for them with our numerous contractor clients in and around Lansing.”
Nearly always, Ed said, that work is within a 50-mile radius of home, because Tradesmen International’s construction recruiters and sales professionals develop and maintain relationships with many contractors and subcontractors in their local area. The Holt office, managed by general manager Rob Orr, is one of 105 Tradesmen International locations nationwide.
The organization is proud of the 8,500 skilled crafts people they employ nationwide. “We emphasize safety, productivity and craftsmanship,” Ed said. Each of its skilled craftsmen completes a stringent hiring process, including multiple interviews by construction-experienced recruiters, reference checks, skills testing and more. All employees also receive provided OSHA safety training.
“We’re proud to provide employment in our communities,” said Ed, “and to support the skilled labor needs of local contractors and subcontractors.”
Tradesmen International is at 2450 Delhi Commerce Drive, Suite 6, Holt, 694.1510, www.tradesmeninternational.com.