Founding General Manager

SweetSpot Heating and Cooling; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SweetSpot Heating & Cooling LLC is launching in New York City and Long Island and is hiring the founding general manager to build and lead operations from day one. You will own the day-to-day installation business, oversee scheduling, and ensure top-level quality and technical standards on every job.

You bring deep residential HVAC experience, especially with heat pump systems, and at least five years in operations or installation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of verifiable residential HVAC operations or installation experience.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Experienced with heat pump systems and residential service.
• Familiarity with NYC/Long Island licensing and permits is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own day to day operations of the installation business, from scheduling through completed installs.
• Set and hold field quality and technical standards on every job.
• Hire, train, and manage installation crews as the company grows.
• Serve as the company’s appointed officer and licensing principal for local home improvement licensing.
• Work directly with the owners, who retain final authority on major decisions.

Skills

HVAC operations

Lead field teams

EPA 608 certification

Heat pump systems

Job description

SweetSpot Heating & Cooling LLC is a new residential HVAC company launching in New York City and Long Island, focused first on heat pump installation. We are hiring our founding general manager to build and lead the operation from day one.

The role:

• Own day to day operations of the installation business, from scheduling through completed installs

• Set and hold field quality and technical standards on every job

• Hire, train, and manage installation crews as the company grows

• Serve as the company’s appointed officer and licensing principal for local home improvement licensing

• Work directly with the owners, who retain final authority on major decisions

What you bring:

• Deep residential HVAC technical experience, ideally with heat pump systems

• At least five years of verifiable residential HVAC operations or installation experience

• EPA 608 certification, Universal preferred

• Experience leading field teams

• Familiarity with New York City and Long Island permitting and licensing is a plus

This is a W-2 leadership role with a top of market salary for the right operator.