HVAC and Plumbing Service Manager

Air Conditioning Specialist, INC; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Howell Chase Heating & Air Conditioning in Bluffton, SC seeks an experienced HVAC & Plumbing Service Manager to lead the service operations and guide the growth of the team. This hands-on leadership role balances field work with managing technicians and supporting troubleshooting.

Base salary ranges reflect experience and qualifications in residential service. The ideal candidate has a track record in service management, strong HVAC/plumbing knowledge, and a customer-focused mindset essential

Qualifications

• Previous HVAC and/or plumbing service management experience.
• Previous hands-on technician experience.
• Strong understanding of residential service operations.
• Proven ability to lead and hold technicians accountable.
• Strong technical troubleshooting knowledge.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to coach technicians on both technical performance and customer communication.
• Comfortable reviewing KPIs and using performance data to manage the department.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and hold HVAC and plumbing service technicians accountable for performance.
• Manage day-to-day service department operations.
• Support technicians with technical troubleshooting and difficult service calls.
• Monitor technician productivity, revenue, average ticket, callbacks, close rates, and other KPIs.
• Conduct regular technician meetings, training, coaching, and performance reviews.
• Ensure technicians provide excellent customer service and communicate professionally with homeowners.

Skills

Leadership

People management

HVAC knowledge

Customer service

KPI analysis

Field technician experience

Education

HVAC trade certification

Tools

ServiceTitan

Job description

Howell Chase is seeking an experienced HVAC & Plumbing Service Manager to lead our service operations and help drive the continued growth of our team.

This is a hands‑on leadership position for someone who understands the service business from both sides — leading technicians and working in the field. The ideal candidate has previous management experience along with a strong technical background in HVAC and/or plumbing.

HVAC & Plumbing Service Manager

Howell Chase Heating & Air Conditioning

Bluffton, SC

Base Salary: $70,000–$80,000 annually

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and hold HVAC and plumbing service technicians accountable for performance
• Manage day-to-day service department operations
• Support technicians with technical troubleshooting and difficult service calls
• Monitor technician productivity, revenue, average ticket, callbacks, close rates, and other key performance indicators
• Conduct regular technician meetings, training, coaching, and performance reviews
• Ensure technicians provide excellent customer service and communicate professionally with homeowners
• Help develop technicians' technical, communication, and sales skills
• Review service calls and identify opportunities to improve performance
• Work closely with dispatch and office staff to maintain efficient scheduling and workflow
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training new technicians
• Ensure company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards are consistently followed
• Address customer concerns and assist with escalated situations when necessary
• Help control labor, materials, warranty work, callbacks, and other service department expenses
• Maintain a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and customer service
• Work with company leadership to achieve department revenue and profitability goals

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Previous HVAC and/or plumbing service management experience
• Previous hands‑on technician experience
• Strong understanding of residential service operations
• Proven ability to lead and hold technicians accountable
• Strong technical troubleshooting knowledge
• Excellent communication and customer‑service skills
• Ability to coach technicians on both technical performance and customer communication
• Comfortable reviewing KPIs and using performance data to manage the department
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Experience managing both HVAC and plumbing service operations
• ServiceTitan or similar field‑service software experience
• Experience managing department revenue, labor, budgets, and profitability
• Experience recruiting, training, and developing service technicians

Compensation

$70,000–$80,000 base salary annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Who Will Succeed in This Role?

We're looking for someone who isn't afraid to get involved. You should be comfortable coaching a technician through a difficult call, reviewing numbers with leadership, handling a customer concern, and holding your team accountable to company expectations.

If you've spent time turning wrenches in the field and leading technicians, understand what it takes to run a successful residential service department, and enjoy developing people while driving results, we'd like to hear from you.