Candidate Screening

Verify Credentials and Protect Your Business

Comprehensive candidate screening services that verify backgrounds, credentials, and references—giving you peace of mind and reducing hiring risk for your construction and home service company.

From criminal background checks and driving records to education verification and professional references, we coordinate all screening processes to ensure every candidate meets your standards before they step on a job site or enter a customer's home.

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Comprehensive Screening Services

We coordinate all the screening and verification processes you need to hire with confidence and comply with industry requirements.

Criminal Background Checks

County, state, and national criminal record searches to ensure candidates don't have disqualifying convictions that could pose risk to your business or customers.

Driving Record Checks

Motor vehicle record (MVR) searches to verify valid licenses, check for DUIs, accidents, and violations—critical for positions requiring driving company vehicles.

Education Verification

Confirm degrees, diplomas, certifications, and training programs claimed on résumés are legitimate and match candidate representations.

Employment Verification

Verify previous employment dates, job titles, responsibilities, and reasons for leaving to ensure work history accuracy and identify any discrepancies.

Professional References

Contact and verify professional references, asking targeted questions about work performance, reliability, skills, and rehire eligibility.

License & Certification Verification

Confirm professional licenses (trade licenses, contractor licenses) and industry certifications (OSHA, EPA, etc.) are current, valid, and in good standing.

Credit Checks (Optional)

For positions with financial responsibilities, we can coordinate credit history checks to assess financial stability and responsibility.

Drug Testing Coordination

Arrange pre-employment drug screening at certified labs, ensuring compliance with your company policies and industry safety requirements.

Identity Verification

Confirm identity through government-issued IDs, Social Security verification, and right-to-work eligibility (I-9 compliance).

Why Candidate Screening Matters

Thorough screening protects your business, your employees, your customers, and your reputation in the construction and home service industries.

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Reduce Liability & Risk

Protect your business from negligent hiring claims by conducting due diligence on every candidate before they join your team or enter customer properties.

Protect Your Customers

Give customers confidence knowing that everyone representing your company in their homes or on their property has been thoroughly vetted and background-checked.

Ensure Workplace Safety

Identify candidates with concerning histories that could create safety risks on job sites or with team members and customers.

Maintain Compliance

Stay compliant with industry regulations, insurance requirements, and legal obligations for background screening in your state and industry.

Verify Candidate Honesty

Catch résumé embellishments, false credentials, and misrepresentations before making a bad hiring decision based on inaccurate information.

How Our Screening Process Works

1

Determine Screening Requirements

We work with you to identify which screenings are necessary based on the position, your industry, insurance requirements, and state/federal regulations.

2

Obtain Candidate Authorization

We ensure proper consent forms and disclosures are completed by candidates in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and other applicable laws.

3

Coordinate with Screening Partners

We work with reputable third-party screening companies to order background checks, MVRs, drug tests, and other verifications on your behalf.

4

Conduct Verifications

We personally verify references, contact previous employers, and confirm education and certifications through direct communication with institutions.

5

Review & Report Results

We compile all screening results into a clear summary report, highlighting any red flags or concerns that require your attention before making a hiring decision.

Hire with Confidence and Protect Your Business

Don't skip the screening step. Comprehensive background checks and verifications are essential for construction and home service companies sending employees to job sites and into customers' homes.

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Screening Types Available

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We Handle All Screening Needs

Criminal background checks
Driving record verification (MVR)
Education and credential verification
Employment history verification
Professional reference checks
License & certification verification
Drug testing coordination
Identity and I-9 verification
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Areas We Serve

Recruiting Mama provides construction and home service recruiting across the Mid-Atlantic region. Click any state to view cities and counties we serve.

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