Sundt Craft Recruiter Lou Mantrom has been part of the construction industry for 17 years, working in the human resources and recruiting fields. He has worked from coast to coast, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina and Texas.
All of his experience has been in industrial construction.
What interested you about working for Sundt?
The opportunity to work for a smaller construction company that’s employee-owned, to work with (Sundt Industrial Group Operations Manager) Ken Dean again and to return to Arizona.
What are craft workers looking for in an employer?
An employer that will keep them working, treat them with dignity and respect and show appreciation for their efforts and sacrifices. The traveling craft workforce is traveling to make a living. They’ll stick around a lot longer if you don’t treat them like numbers or herds of cattle. Money will get them here; genuinely caring for and about them will keep them here.
Skilled craft workers are in high demand these days. How challenging is it to find good craft workers?
With the labor crunch we’re experiencing, the loss of experience as the Baby Boomers retire and the disproportionate number of new people entering the craft workforce, finding qualified craft workers is more challenging now than it has ever been.
What are the best ways for craft workers to get in touch with you to discuss job openings?
First, check the Sundt careers page. That’s the most accurate and up to date information on openings. If we have openings, they’ll be posted there. I can be reached at 480-293-3258 or via Facebook as HR Lou.