HVAC Area Service Manager

Area Service ManagerJoin the best in the industry at Nex tech and embark on a rewarding career journey! For over 30 years, we've built our success on a foundation of quality, value, and integrity, fostering enduring partnerships with thousands of satisfied customers. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, Nex tech sets itself apart from other companies by being America's largest HVAC/R service provider.As we continue to grow, we're committed to offering an exceptional work experience for our employees with numerous opportunities for development and advancement. If you pride yourself on quality work, integrity, and dedication, we want you on our team. Nex tech boasts outstanding review ratings on Indeed and Glassdoor, making it the premier destination for HVAC professionals. Elevate your career by joining Nex tech today!Reports to the Operations Manager. The Area Service Manager (ASM) will be responsible for managing the Technicians. In this position, the ideal candidate will be a technical leader in the industry, proven high quality of craftsmanship, an effective communicator, dedicated to self-improvement and education and have experience successfully managing commercial Service Technicians.What Makes Nextech Different?Company Vehicle – Hit the road with confidence, with a company-provided vehicle and gas card.Paid Training & Ongoing Development – Invest in your career with fully paid initial and continuous training. We also offer Educational Reimbursements for your continued education.Top-Tier Health Insurance – Choose from excellent options, including a FREE employee-only plan.Dental & Vision Coverage – Prioritize your overall health with added benefits. Starts after your first 30 days!Supplemental Insurance Options – Access Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, and Supplemental Life coverage.FREE Life Insurance – Coverage equal to your annualized pay at no cost to you.401(k) Retirement Plan – Secure your future with a 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions.Generous Time Off – Recharge with 7 paid holidays, and Paid Time Off (PTO)Extra Perks - Discounts on Travel, Auto, Food and many more.Min Compensation USD $85,000.00/Yr. Max Compensation USD $100,000.00/Yr. ResponsibilitiesActive participation in recruiting and hiring of Technicians.Responsible for supervision and development of technician workforce.Assist the Operating Manager with forecasting the company's needs of Technicians and hire appropriately to the needsEnsure Technician productivity meets or exceeds goals set at their review or during the hiring processEnsure the market maintains a work level to support the Technicians (quality site surveys, sales, etc.)Handle escalated service issues that are field/technician relatedDevelop training plan for all assigned Technicians using Company training materialsResponsible for technical support and quality of work for the areaPerform ride along with TechniciansEvaluate and perform annual Technician reviews with VPs approvalBe a positive image and role model to Technician groupProtect the company's image, appearance and reputationAlways be the example of safetyEnforce company policiesMaintain local customer relationships for assigned area with RSM and Account ManagersService Meetings:Conduct weekly service meetingCommunicate the goals and objectives for assigned area, give the technicians their performance scorecard on how they are doingProvide recognition to top performersPerform inspections of all vans at all service meetings (clean, oil life, fluids full, etc.)Inspect equipment, make sure all technicians have the proper PPEDiscuss safety topics weeklyReview new customer requirementsGo over callbacks and results/additional repairs neededReceive feedback from Technicians on office scheduling/issuesQualificationsMinimum of 10 years as an HVAC Service Technician, Management experience is a plusTechnical knowledge necessary to provide value to our technicians and customersMaintain continuous education in the technical fieldMust be able to conduct professional conversation with customers and resolve concerns locally before they escalateStrong attention to detail and qualityStrong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlinesAbility to focus on desired resultsAbility to adapt to very fast-paced environment and deadlinesMaintain a clean and professional appearanceMust be able to travel as neededExperience in recruiting and hiring TechniciansWhat We're Looking ForHigh School Diploma preferredPrevious experience in HVAC Industry or other service business preferredPhysical RequirementsMust be able to lift 100 pounds.Must be able to pick up and maneuver a 32-foot ladder, which weighs approximately 96 pounds.Must not exceed ladder ratingsExtensive kneeling and squattingMust be able to climb ladders multiple timesMust be able to haul equipment and tools to roof via laddersMust be able to drive extended hours for calls. This could require up to 8-10 hours of driving time per day.