Job Description

Title: HVAC Service Manager

Top Compensation: Up to $125,000 plus bonuses

Location: Evanston, IL  

About Our Client:

This client is one of our favorites to recruit for! They have been around for over 30 years and are known for their excellent academy and training program, for both new recruits and experience technicians.

You’ll be able to take a work truck home, giving you the ability to be dispatched from your house!

This client also pays 100% of your benefits premium - you read that right! With some of the BEST coverage in Illinois, they’ll also pay 90% for your family. (For a family of 4, this comes out to about $85/month).


About the Role:

We are seeking a results-driven HVAC Service Manager for our HVAC Department who is ready to lead, motivate, and inspire a high-performing team of technicians. We’re looking for a people-focused leader with a grounded and approachable demeanor, who is passionate about fostering growth, holding themselves and their team accountable, and delivering exceptional results. This leader will also be instrumental in instilling pride in the trades by emphasizing their value and importance to the team, ensuring they feel appreciated and empowered. If you thrive on driving excellence and achieving goals while maintaining a collaborative and customer-focused culture, we want to hear from you!

What's in it for you:

  • Top Compensation: Up to $125,000 Plus Bonuses

  • Company-Paid Insurance Premiums: 100% for Employees, 90% for Families (Medical/Dental/Vision)

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings with Employer Match

  • Paid Time Off: PTO earned weekly + 6 Paid Holidays + Your Birthday!



Responsibilities:

  • Motivate and mentor technicians, creating personalized career development plans.

  • Instill a sense of pride in the trades and demonstrate the value technicians bring to the company and customers.

  • Hold the team and yourself accountable for achieving high-quality service and timely results.

  • Act as the go-to resource for technician questions during and after hours.

  • Monitor service calls to ensure excellence in execution and customer satisfaction.

  • Conduct performance reviews, set measurable goals, and identify opportunities for growth.

  • Manage ride-along and after-hours schedules effectively.

  • Collaborate on hiring and onboarding to build a strong team. 



Requirements:

  • Grounded, approachable leadership style with a people-first mindset.

  • Strong ability to communicate the value of the trades and foster a sense of pride and belonging among technicians.

  • Ability to stay results-driven while fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.

  • Exceptional organizational skills with a solution-oriented mindset.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

  • Availability for occasional weekends and after-hours work.

About HVAC Hunters

HVAC Hunters is a white-glove recruitment service for HVAC companies.

How we help HVAC Technicians:

  • Hidden Opportunities.

    • Many HVAC companies don’t post their open roles online - by working with us, you’ll have access to many of these jobs that most people don’t know about!

  • Convenience.

    • Instead of having to type up a resume, search for jobs, and apply through confusing online systems, we’ll connect you directly with the company leaders for a fast interview. It’s the easiest job search you’ve ever had!

  • Negotiation.

    • We’re SUPER good at negotiating higher pay for you. In fact, HVAC technicians who work with us get 25% more pay on average than if they had applied by themselves.

Common Questions:

  • Is your service free?

    • Yes! The company pays us a fee for our services, and there is zero cost to you, the applicant.

  • Why not tell us the company name?

    • Part of our service is making sure our clients don’t get flooded with irrelevant resumes. After we screen your information, we’re happy to make an introduction directly to our client.

  • Is this a confidential service?

    • Absolutely - we’ll never share your name or contact information with anybody, without your express permission.