Service Manager

Firstcall Mechanical Group Llc; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or allowance

Mobile phone allowance

Uniforms

Work boot allowance

Job summary

FirstCall Mechanical is seeking a Service Operations Manager to lead the commercial service department in New Orleans. You will be responsible for P&L, revenue growth, and overseeing a skilled technician team, blending hands-on field support with strategic planning.

The role emphasizes financial performance, customer satisfaction, safety, and development of technicians through ongoing training and mentorship. A strong leadership mindset and HVAC expertise are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial HVAC service experience with 2–3 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC equipment including RTUs, split systems, boilers, and VRF.
• Experience managing a department budget, P&L, or service sales.
• Experience with field service software (e.g., ServiceTitan, BuildOps).
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Own the service department P&L, including revenue, gross margin, and labor utilization.
• Grow service revenue through maintenance renewals, quotes, and pricing strategies.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop technicians; conduct performance reviews.
• Coordinate with dispatch to assign the right technician by skill and location.
• Ensure PM visits are completed on time and within budgeted hours; manage inventory and parts.

Skills

HVAC service

Supervisory leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Customer relations

Communication

Project planning

Education

EPA 608 Universal certification

Tools

ServiceTitan

BuildOps

Job description

A FirstCall Mechanical CompanySERVICE MANAGERLocation: New Orleans, LAWHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?Optimum Air Solutions serves commercial, industrial, and oil and gas clients across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Founded in 2017, Optimum Air Solutions partnered with FirstCall Mechanical in 2025.FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. FirstCall serves a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more. With approximately 700 employees across Ohio, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships. The company is actively expanding its operations nationwide and partnering with organizations that share its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well. We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.BENEFITS OVERVIEWFirstCall Mechanical values our employees' well-being, growth, and success! Employees are offered a robust benefits package, including:Competitive Weekly PayComprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, + More (Includes some 100% Company-paid plans)Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term DisabilityTime-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for VeteransCareer Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression ProgramGenerous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referralRole-Specific Perks - Company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot allowancesPosition OverviewWe’re looking for a Service Operations Manager to lead our commercial service department. The department covers maintenance agreements, repair projects, and on-demand service. You’ll own the department’s financial results and build a skilled, motivated technician team. You’ll also make sure every customer gets work that’s done right, on time, and on budget. This is a hands-on leadership role: most of your time goes to running the business, and you’ll step into the field to support technicians when needed.What You’ll DoFinancial & Business PerformanceOwn the service department P&L, including revenue, gross margin, and labor utilization across contracts, quoted repairs, and on-demand service.Grow service revenue by turning PM findings into repair quotes, renewing and expanding maintenance agreements, and pricing work profitably.Source parts and pricing, prepare repair quotes, and manage approved projects through completion and closeout.Track department KPIs and review results with leadership monthly.Team Leadership & DevelopmentRecruit, hire, onboard, and retain skilled technicians, and address performance or conduct issues fairly and promptly.Hold regular one-on-ones, set clear goals, and conduct performance reviews.Assess technician skills, build development plans, and oversee ongoing technical and safety training.Serve as the go-to technical resource for diagnostics, procedures, and quality workmanship.Service OperationsPartner with dispatch to match the right technician to each job based on skill, location, and priority.Manage the maintenance agreement schedule so all PM visits are completed on time and within budgeted hours, flag overruns, and adjust contract pricing at renewal.Ensure materials, equipment, and tools are ordered and staged for scheduled work.Develop and refine work procedures to improve efficiency and quality.Customer RelationshipsAct as the escalation point for customer issues and resolve complaints quickly and professionally.Build long-term relationships with key accounts.Safety, Fleet & AssetsLead a strong safety culture by enforcing safety policies, responding to and investigating field incidents, and following drug-testing procedures.Maintain accurate records of inventory, tools, and vehicles, and ensure fleet preventive maintenance is completed.Keep the shop and warehouse organized, clean, and safe.How Success Is MeasuredPM completion on schedule, technician utilization, first-time fix rate, contract labor vs. budget, gross margin, callback rate, customer satisfaction, safety record, and technician retention.ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENTThis position will report to the Branch Leader and has responsibility to the service team.What You BringRequired5+ years of commercial HVAC service experience, including at least [2–3] years in a supervisory or management roleStrong technical knowledge of commercial equipment such as RTUs, split systems, chillers, boilers, and VRFEPA 608 Universal certificationExperience managing a department budget, P&L, or service salesExperience with field service software (e.g., [ServiceTitan, BuildOps, or your platform])Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving recordStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skillsPreferredOSHA 30Building automation/controls experienceEstimating or service sales backgroundBEHAVIORAL PROFILEStrategic SkillsAbility to learn new skills and knowledge. Ability to understand concepts and complexity comfortably. Open to change and will try anything to find solutions. Able to handle uncertainty and make decisions without knowing the whole storyOperating SkillsAbility to discern between tasks to determine how best to accomplish goals and organize task/people assignments to get results in a timely way. Ability to figure out processes and simplify them in order to maximize workflow.Behavior SkillsAbility to manage people and situations when conflicts arise. Ability to seize opportunities with the drive to complete goals.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.Personal and Interpersonal SkillsAbility to establish and grow relationships with customers through effective verbal and written communication. Dedicated to the needs of the customers, manufacturers and peers and has the patience to actively listen to all business partners. Able to solve problems and skillfully negotiate with a minimum of noise while managing stress. Demonstrates integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness. Ability to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback and improve upon shortcomings.Environmental RequirementsWill be required to work in a field environment, traveling to multiple customer sites on a daily basis.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate the computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.FirstCall does not accept unsolicited resumes, employment applications or inquiries from recruiters, employment agencies or individual job seekers. Applicants who are selected to proceed to the next stage of FirstCall’s process will be contacted directly by a member of our team. Please note that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Applications will stay active in our system for 60 days, and after 60 daysapplicants will need to reapply for the role.