What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Learning and Development Specialist position at Polk Mechanical Company?
Make an Impact. Build What’s Next. Shape the Future of Learning at Polk.
At Polk Mechanical, we’re building something bigger than construction—we’re building people. As our Senior Learning & Development Specialist, you’ll have the rare opportunity to create new programs from the ground up, shape the employee experience, and bring innovative ideas to life in a fast-growing, people-first organization.
This is a role for someone who loves autonomy, thrives in a builder environment, and wants to work with an energetic, collaborative, and forward-thinking L&D team. If you want your fingerprints on meaningful work that directly impacts our field teams and future leaders, this is your chance.
Position Summary
The Senior Learning & Development Specialist delivers high-impact learning experiences that support professional, technical, and onboarding programs across Polk Nation. This role owns New Hire Orientation, leads the coordination of our trade education program, and co-leads Polk’s Internship Program.
You will partner closely with field leadership, HR, and technical experts to ensure our teams, whether in the office or on the jobsite, have the skills, confidence, and support to succeed.
What You’ll Do
Learning Delivery & Facilitation
Skills & Competencies
At Polk Mechanical, we’re building something bigger than construction—we’re building people. As our Senior Learning & Development Specialist, you’ll have the rare opportunity to create new programs from the ground up, shape the employee experience, and bring innovative ideas to life in a fast-growing, people-first organization.
This is a role for someone who loves autonomy, thrives in a builder environment, and wants to work with an energetic, collaborative, and forward-thinking L&D team. If you want your fingerprints on meaningful work that directly impacts our field teams and future leaders, this is your chance.
Position Summary
The Senior Learning & Development Specialist delivers high-impact learning experiences that support professional, technical, and onboarding programs across Polk Nation. This role owns New Hire Orientation, leads the coordination of our trade education program, and co-leads Polk’s Internship Program.
You will partner closely with field leadership, HR, and technical experts to ensure our teams, whether in the office or on the jobsite, have the skills, confidence, and support to succeed.
What You’ll Do
Learning Delivery & Facilitation
- Deliver engaging leadership, onboarding, skills-based, and compliance training—virtual and in-person.
- Partner with field leaders to support jobsite readiness, trade education, and safety-focused learning.
- Lead Train-the-Trainer sessions for SMEs and field supervisors.
- Own New Hire Orientation (NHO) and ensure every new team member’s first week is exceptional.
- Continuously partner with our instructional designer to refine NHO content, flow, and logistics within HR.
- Co-own the Internship Program, including:
- Partnering with our Instructional Designer to create programming materials and working with Marketing teams
- Working with our Talent Acquisition Team to coordinate recruiting activities
- Supporting onboarding, engagement, events, and capstone experiences
- Supporting mentor alignment and progress tracking
- Manage all operational aspects of the CEF partnership, including enrollment, attendance, seat time, and trade progression tracking.
- Act as the liaison between CEF instructors, field leaders, and internal SMEs.
- Maintain accurate DOL documentation, certification records, and skill evaluation data.
- Provide leaders with insights on completion, participation trends, and development needs.
- Assist in delivering and coordinating the Future Leaders Program and Leadership Academy workshops.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong facilitator with exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build credibility at all levels across the organization
- Highly organized and effective at managing multiple programs and schedules
- Strong documentation, tracking, and operational discipline
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, OD, or related field
- 2–4 years of experience in training, facilitation, or learning & development
- Experience with NHO, trades education, or internship programs strongly preferred
- Familiarity with workforce development or grant-funded training programs is a plus
- Ability to travel up to 10% and work onsite in Grand Prairie, TX
- A chance to build and create—not just maintain
- High visibility and direct impact on field and corporate teams
- A collaborative, supportive L&D team that values new ideas
- Growth opportunities as Polk expands its leadership, technical, and workforce development programs
- A culture where people matter and your work truly shapes the company