Area Service Leader

Trane Technologies; Metairie (LA); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking an Area Service Leader to oversee a geographical service area, shape strategy, and drive budget achievement. You’ll lead a team of Area Service Managers, manage safety initiatives, and partner with the acquisition team to grow service opportunities.

The role requires 5+ years in HVAC or related field and 3+ years of leadership, with a focus on project execution, P&L management, and strong MS Office/Salesforce skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ HVAC or related field experience.
• 3+ years managing large teams and scheduling.
• Project management for startups and customer requests.
• Strong business acumen with knowledge of P&L and operating plans.
• Tech-savvy; proficient in Microsoft Office; Salesforce is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record in last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Strategic outlook to grow the business and meet targets.
• P&L responsibility; forecast revenue monthly; grow service base with sales.
• Manage customer interfaces on large projects and grow service business.
• Control overhead expenses to align with targets (fleet, uniforms, tools, safety).
• Mitigate risk in service agreements, turnkey and repairs work.
• Oversee service coordination; ensure training and staffing aligned to service needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop service employees; drive performance through PM processes.
• Collaborate with ASM team to meet margin expectations; ensure standard service processes.
• Ensure safety compliance and training across the area.

Skills

HVAC experience

Team leadership

Project management

P&L management

Technical skills

Driver's license

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Where Is The Work:

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

What's In It For You:

Trane in Gulf Coast is hiring for an Area Service Leader to join our team. In this role you will be leading a geographical Service area and will be responsible for strategy and achievement of budget objectives for area. The Area Service Leader leads a team of Area Service Managers to execute safety and human resource initiatives and achieve target. This position is responsible for its strategic outlook (1-2 years) and interfaces with customers on high visibility projects. This position leads effective change management initiatives, leads all hiring, training, and safety initiatives for specific area. Typically the Area Service Leader position will report to the Regional Service Leader with a dotted line to the Area General Manger.

What's In It For You:

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

What You Will Do:

• Strategic outlook-growing the business to meet targets (revenue, workforce forecasting, development of talent)
• P&L responsibility, provide monthly revenue forecasting, help drive service agreement base growth, repairs/installation/service turnkey growth by partnering with the acquisition team (sales).
• Customer interface when managing large projects and growing service business
• Budget Control Responsibilities including expenses as compared to targets for overhead items such as fleet, uniforms, tools and safety equipment.
• Risk mitigation - responsible for managing risk in service agreements, service turnkey and repairs work
• Oversee the service coordination function to respond efficiently to customers, ensure technicians’ training and skill level is appropriately balanced to service customers, and leverage resources across the area
• Effectively attract, coach, counsel, train and develop all service employees. Drive continuous improvement through company performance management process and technical product training programs available. Ensures that employee skill levels, including customer service, process and technical skills to the highest degree possible for area of responsibility.
• Works with ASM team to ensure margin expectations are met during sales and fulfillment activities. Ensures that standard service work processes are created and followed.
• Ensures environmental, health and safety compliance within service team. Ensures training is provided to all employees to ensure a safe and productive work environment both in the shop and at customer sites
• Travel to customer job sites is required, which may include outdoor work and/or work in mechanical/equipment rooms. During the site visits, the employee may be exposed to variable weather conditions; moving mechanical parts; heights, and other variable environmental conditions based on location

What You Will Bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in HVAC or a related field, technical systems (or equipment or skilled trades)
• 3+ years’ experience managing and coaching large teams and organizing work schedules
• Project management skills to oversee and drive successful project execution for startups and customer requests
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills; Deep knowledge of P&L and annual operating plans.
• Tech-savvy with expertise in Microsoft applications. Salesforce experience considered an asset.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of 12 months, with no major or frequent traffic violations included, but not limited to: DUI, Hit & Run, License Suspension, Reckless/Careless Driving or multiple smaller infractions or preventable collisions in the previous 3 years.
• We prioritize practical experience, relevant skills, and alignment with our leadership principles.

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$142,500.00 - $198,555.00

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

Yes

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

Disclaimer:

We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive At Work And At Home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

Yes

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.