HVAC Service Manager
Philadelphia, PA
The Role
Manage and develop service technicians while exceeding customer expectations through consistent, high-quality service delivery. The Service Manager sets the daily tone for the department and ensures standards are met every time — even when it’s uncomfortable.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop service technicians to meet performance and quality standards.
- Transition effectively from peer to leader by enforcing expectations fairly and consistently.
- Inspire technicians to achieve individual and departmental goals.
- Conduct ride-alongs, one-on-one coaching, and performance reviews.
- Hold all technicians accountable — including top performers — to GEN3 standards.
Operations & Performance Management
- Monitor technician performance, productivity, and quality metrics.
- Work closely with dispatch to ensure the right technician is sent to the right job.
- Manage team schedules to meet customer demand and seasonal volume changes.
- Review and approve invoices, timecards, option sheets, and customer feedback.
- Serve as a technical backup resource when escalation is required (without defaulting to field work).
Customer Experience & Sales Alignment
- Ensure technicians establish strong customer rapport and recommend appropriate products and services.
- Understand sales criteria and coach technicians to meet revenue and performance goals ethically.
- Integrate service and sales strategies across departments to drive profitable results.
- Address customer issues promptly and professionally.
- Culture & Cross‑Department Collaboration
- Partner with Customer Service, Dispatch, and Leadership to support overall business success.
- Ensure incentive programs are applied equitably and properly documented.
- Bring more energy than you take — setting the tone for professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
- Reinforce company values and standards when no one is watching.
Competencies for Success
- Proven operational experience and strong technical foundation
- Ability to lead former peers with fairness and confidence
- Strong judgment and decision‑making skills in fast‑paced environments
- Highly organized with excellent follow‑through
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build trust, demonstrate empathy, and maintain boundaries
- Comfortable giving and receiving direct feedback
Growth & Expectations
- This role offers meaningful leadership growth, influence, and impact. Success is measured by:
- Technician development and retention
- Consistent customer satisfaction
- Operational discipline and accountability
- Team morale and professionalism