It depends on the industry. My industry, I've had SOME luck with newbies but more luck finding experienced people. Thing with the experienced people, you need to be crystal clear on what you're looking for, and what are deal breakers. You can't be afraid to fire them quickly. Even if it's too quick. Could they have worked out? Maybe. But if they are setting off red flags now, you'll get more out of it personally to let them go and grow from the experience than keep someone around too long when you had the thought they wouldn't work out from the start. For the experienced guys, we pay a little more but I tell them it comes with responsibility. If they are doing X, Y, and Z early on, I'm going to let them go. I'll give them a warning and remind them of the conversation we had initially then that's it.
Something like lawn care i feel like could be trained a lot easier than tiling a shower. Lower risk and probably lower cost if it get's messed up. That's just my perception. If you're able and have training systems/ experienced people to help mentor, I feel like newbies is the way to go.
