HVAC Service Manager

Lippert Mechanical Service

The Role

Overview

Lead and manage HVAC service department, overseeing technicians, dispatch, and sales.

Key Responsibilities

  • service operations
  • dispatch coordination
  • quality assurance
  • parts procurement
  • budget management
  • technical support

Tasks

-Oversee the full operations of the HVAC service department, including dispatch, service estimators, and service technicians. -Maintain communication with vendors and factory personnel regarding warranty issues, product recalls, operational problems, and premature equipment failures. -Conduct performance appraisals and set improvement goals for HVAC technicians in alignment with company standards. -Collaborate with other departmental managers to meet company-wide and departmental goals. -Develop and monitor departmental budgets, goals, and objectives to ensure profitability. -Communicate regularly with dispatch to ensure personnel are scheduled appropriately based on skill level, efficiency, and training needs. -Manage customer contracts and ensure the service team completes PM inspections on schedule. -Supervise and direct HVAC service technicians in equipment repair, start-up, operation, and other service-related duties to ensure customer satisfaction. -Hire, develop, and manage dispatch and inside service sales teams. -Review technicians’ work to ensure quality meets established standards, techniques, and safety requirements; recommend improvements as needed. -Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of service quotes, work orders, invoices, and time reports. -Uphold company policies and foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement. -Ensure required parts are specified and ordered promptly to meet service deadlines. -Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training HVAC technicians, dispatchers, and inside service support staff. -Keep current with the latest factory OEM training on supported products, coordinate technician training, and maintain training records to ensure proficiency in preventive maintenance, start-up, troubleshooting, and repair. -Conduct group and one-on-one meetings with technicians for training, evaluation, and communication; lead or participate in regularly scheduled departmental safety/informational meetings. -Schedule, direct, and provide technical support for HVAC technicians to meet service demands and customer expectations. -Coordinate with other departments to align service operations with overall company goals.

Requirements

  • hvac cert
  • epa license
  • 10+ years
  • service software
  • ms office
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Strong background in commercial and industrial HVAC service (not construction or installation). -Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. -Ability and willingness to work a non-standard schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required. -Excellent customer service skills. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong conflict management abilities. -Strong customer service and sales acumen. -Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. -Proficient in-service software and Microsoft Office Suite. -Excellent leadership skills to enhance team productivity and uphold high standards of work. -Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously. -Ability to read, interpret, utilize, and train from manuals, schematics, and control circuits related to HVAC and refrigeration systems. -Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities. -Possess a strong personal desire for improvement, and the ability to motivate HVAC technicians to be better tomorrow than they are today. -Valid HVAC certification and EPA license. -Exhibit an in-depth knowledge and understanding of HVAC and refrigeration systems. -Technical aptitude with knowledge of local codes and the ability to use available resources to find effective solutions. -Minimum 10 years of HVAC industry experience

Benefits

-401(k) with company match -Health, dental, and vision insurance -Company vehicle and phone -Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses -Ongoing training and career development opportunities -Paid time off and holidays

The Company

About Lippert Mechanical Service

-Founded with a mission to deliver high-quality mechanical services for a wide array of industries. -Specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems, including HVAC and plumbing. -Has a track record of completing large-scale projects in sectors such as industrial, commercial, and residential. -Known for working on complex, multi-faceted projects requiring precise coordination and high-level technical skills. -Provides both retrofitting services for existing systems and new installations for fresh construction. -Offers tailored services to meet specific needs, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. -Maintains long-term relationships with clients, demonstrating reliability and expertise over decades of operation.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial parks

Industrial processing plants

Manufacturing facilities

Production facilities

Chemical plants

Biodiesel plants

Food production facilities

Government buildings

Municipal buildings

Educational facilities

Sports facilities

Community centers

Hospitals

Medical facilities

Churches

Religious buildings

Office complexes

Retail facilities

Convention centers

Arenas

Data centers

Law enforcement buildings

Universities