AI Automation Developer for Trades Agency

AI Automation Developer / AI Solutions Partner for Trades & Service Industries Overview I am launching a specialized AI automation agency focused exclusively on home service and commercial service businesses. Unlike most AI agencies, we are not selling generic AI solutions. We focus on industry-specific outcomes that directly impact revenue, operations, customer experience, and efficiency for service businesses. I personally own and operate multiple companies in the trades and professional service industries, giving us a unique advantage. We understand how these businesses actually operate, how work gets scheduled, how technicians are dispatched, how estimates are followed up on, and where operational bottlenecks exist. I am looking for an experienced AI automation developer or small development team that can become a long-term implementation partner as we scale. This is not a one-time project. The goal is to establish a strategic partnership with someone who can help design, build, deploy, and support client solutions across multiple service industries. ⸻ Industries We Serve * HVAC * Plumbing * Electrical * Landscaping * Tree Service * Pest Control * Appliance Repair * Garage Door Companies * Pool Service * Roofing * General Contractors * Forklift Repair * Equipment Service Companies * Commercial Field Service Businesses ⸻ What We Build AI Receptionists * Voice agents * Missed call text back * Appointment scheduling * Lead qualification * Customer intake AI Office Managers * Estimate follow-up * Review generation * Customer reactivation * Dispatch communication * Customer support workflows AI Operations Systems * CRM automation * Scheduling automation * Dispatch workflows * Reporting and dashboards * Internal knowledge systems AI Employees * Customer service agents * Sales assistants * Estimator assistants * Technician knowledge assistants * SOP assistants * Operations assistants Content & Marketing Automation * Social content generation * Email campaigns * Lead nurturing * Podcast repurposing * Reputation management ⸻ Required Skills Must Have * n8n * OpenAI API * Claude API * Claude Code * Prompt engineering * API integrations * Webhooks * Workflow architecture * Production deployment experience Preferred * Twilio * Vapi * Retell AI * ElevenLabs * GoHighLevel * Jobber * ServiceTitan * Housecall Pro * HubSpot * Supabase * PostgreSQL * Python * Node.js * OpenClaw * Hermes Agent * AI agent frameworks * Knowledge base systems * Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) ⸻ Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who can think beyond simply building workflows. You should be able to: * Design scalable solutions * Recommend architecture improvements * Build reusable templates * Create standardized offerings * Help us productize services * Solve business problems, not just technical problems Experience with service businesses is highly valuable. Experience building production AI agents is highly valuable. Experience with voice AI systems is highly valuable. ⸻ Initial Projects Potential initial projects include: AI Receptionist * Answer inbound calls * Qualify leads * Schedule appointments * Send SMS follow-up * Create CRM records * Escalate emergency requests AI Office Manager * Follow up on estimates * Request reviews * Reactivate old customers * Handle inbound customer communication * Generate operational reports Internal Knowledge Agent * Technician troubleshooting assistant * SOP assistant * Service advisor assistant * Company knowledge base ⸻ Long-Term Opportunity I am interested in finding a long-term implementation partner. The right candidate or team may have opportunities to: * Support multiple client implementations each month * Participate in recurring support agreements * Assist with product development * Build reusable AI products * Participate in future revenue-sharing discussions ⸻ When Applying Please provide: 1. Location 2. Hourly rate 3. Team size (if applicable) 4. Years of experience 5. Examples of AI agents you have built 6. Examples of voice AI systems you have built 7. Examples of n8n workflows you have built 8. Experience with service-business software platforms 9. Links to relevant projects or case studies 10. Why you believe you would be a strong long-term partner Please begin your proposal with: “Trades AI” so I know you read the full posting. ⸻ Compensation * $20-$40/hour depending on experience, expertise, and current rate * Rate can increase as responsibilities and project volume grow * Long-term partnership preferred over project-based engagements