finding and keeping good employees

I are a HVAC tech.

I am here about the job.

I have my tools in the truck, when do I start?

There is a way to find good, qualified techs.

It’s a 4 step process.

Have a formal, written application.◦ On it, you need to ask a few questions, like:

Previous employers. Social Security Number. Texas Drivers License Number.

AND

You need to reference 3 other documents.1.A position description listing specific details of the job.2.The company’s Drug and Alcohol policy.3.State of Texas Statutes on Background Checks.

Ask on the last line of the application:

Do you have any physical limitations or restrictions from any source that will prevent you from doing this job without accommodations?

And require them to sign the form.

Have a Position Description.

What does a Position Description do, you ask?◦ Education Requirements.◦ Physical Requirements.◦ Job Duties.◦ Legal Requirements:

State of Texas Criminal Background Check.◦ Company Requirements◦ Insurance Company Requirements:

MVR Check. Previous Injuries Check. Drug and Alcohol Check.

Make sure the applicant reads the Position Description.

By referencing the Position Description in the application, you are assuring that the applicant can do what you need them to do without reservations.

It also assures that applicants with restrictions from Drs from previous injuries are aware of the requirements for this job.

Required by Federal Statutes for any/all Federal, State or Regional government contracts.

Required by all Workers Compensation carriers as a way to prevent workplace injuries and a way to deny injuries from employees who violate the policy by Texas Department of Insurance guidelines.

Better work ethic. Higher quality of work. More efficient. Less time missed. Lower probability of accidents/injuries. More profits. Less lawsuits.

But mostly, it keeps your company qualified for gov’t contracts, which usually happen despite the economy.

Once you have done your homework, make the PROSPECTIVE employee an offer of employment, contingent upon.◦ Successful Drug and Alcohol testing.◦ 30-60-90 day probation period.◦ Proven job skills.

And finally, remember, Texas is an “At Will” state, meaning an employee has a job at the will of the employer, as long as they meet job requirements.

Less on and off the job injuries. If an employee is injured, all employees are

tested for Drugs and Alcohol post accident. The Position Descriptions are used by the Dr to determine Return to Work status, a good thing.

But most importantly in this day and this economy, your company runs better, meaning profits to keep running.

The only Workers Compensation program sponsored by TACCA, made up of the

members of TACCA and paying dues to TACCA.