HVAC Service Dispatch Lead: Optimize Field Schedules

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Dispatch Coordinator to manage daily service schedules for HVAC technicians and coordinate field operations.

You will dispatch based on location, skill, and availability, while keeping customers informed of confirmations and delays. You will monitor progress, handle incoming service requests, prioritize emergencies, and maintain accurate records in the service management system, collaborating closely with the Service Manager and field team

Qualifications

• 2+ years in dispatching, scheduling, or service coordination.
• Experience in home-services (HVAC/plumbing/electrical) preferred.
• Experience coordinating schedules for 8–15 field technicians is a plus.
• Familiarity with FieldEdge or comparable field service management software preferred.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear, professional communication, written and verbal.
• Comfort navigating computer systems and scheduling platforms.
• Ability to think quickly, solve problems, and stay composed in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily service schedules for HVAC technicians.
• Dispatch technicians based on location, skill set, availability, and customer needs.
• Monitor job progress and adjust schedules throughout the day as priorities change.
• Communicate appointment confirmations, updates, and delays to customers and field technicians.
• Handle incoming service requests and assist customers with scheduling questions.
• Identify and prioritize emergency calls to ensure timely service.
• Maintain accurate customer records, equipment information, and work orders in the service management system.
• Work closely with the Service Manager and field team to maximize technician productivity and minimize scheduling gaps

Skills

Dispatch coordination

Scheduling

Customer-facing service

HVAC industry experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Teamwork

Tools

FieldEdge

Service software

Job description

HTS Engineering Ltd. in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Dispatch Coordinator to manage daily service schedules for HVAC technicians and coordinate field operations.

You will dispatch based on location, skill, and availability, while keeping customers informed of confirmations and delays. You will monitor progress, handle incoming service requests, prioritize emergencies, and maintain accurate records in the service management system, collaborating closely with the Service Manager and field team