Service Manager HVAC

Franklin Heating and Cooling; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Heating & Cooling in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Service Manager HVAC to oversee daily service operations in a hybrid role with some remote administrative tasks. The role ensures high-quality installations, maintenance, and repairs for residential and commercial customers.

You will supervise technicians, coordinate scheduling and dispatch, support diagnostics, and enforce safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Strong HVAC technical background with installation, maintenance and troubleshooting experience in residential and commercial systems.
• Service management and leadership skills, including team supervision, scheduling, dispatch coordination, and performance management.
• Customer service and communication skills to handle inquiries, resolve issues, manage expectations, and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Operational and organizational skills such as workflow coordination, documentation, reporting, and use of service management or CRM software.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to HVAC work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily service operations, including scheduling, dispatching, and supervising service technicians.
• Coordinate emergency service response and manage customer communications and escalations.
• Monitor service performance metrics and support training and development of field personnel.
• Collaborate with leadership on process improvements and vendor relationships.

Skills

HVAC technical background

Service management

Customer service

Documentation & reporting

Safety & codes

Hybrid work ability

Education

HVAC certifications/licenses

Tools

CRM software

Work order systems

Job description

Company Description

Franklin Heating & Cooling is a family-owned HVAC company founded in 1994 in Groveport, Ohio, serving the Greater Columbus metropolitan area and surrounding counties. With more than 30 years of experience and a consistent A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the company is known for fairness, transparency, and prompt service. Franklin Heating & Cooling provides dependable 24/7 installation, maintenance, and emergency repair services for residential and commercial customers. The team works with trusted industry brands and certified professionals across a wide range of systems, including HVAC units, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air conditioning units, coolers/freezers, ice machines, and controls. The company’s commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in strong reviews and multiple Trane Outstanding Customer Service & Leadership Awards.

Role Description

The Service Manager HVAC is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, with some flexibility for work from home. This role oversees daily HVAC service operations, including scheduling, dispatching, and supervising service technicians for residential and commercial jobs. The Service Manager ensures high-quality installation, maintenance, and repair work, supports diagnostic and troubleshooting efforts, and maintains safety and compliance standards. Responsibilities include coordinating emergency service response, managing customer communications and escalations, monitoring service performance metrics, and supporting training and development of field personnel. The role also involves collaborating with leadership on process improvements, resource planning, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Strong HVAC technical background, including experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial and residential systems (e.g., furnaces, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air conditioning units, controls).
• Service management and leadership skills, including team supervision, scheduling, dispatch coordination, and performance management of service technicians.
• Customer service and communication skills to handle service inquiries, resolve issues, manage expectations, and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Operational and organizational skills such as workflow coordination, documentation, reporting, and use of service management or CRM software.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to HVAC and refrigeration work.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site presence in the Columbus, Ohio area with some remote administrative tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record suitable for field visits and site supervision.
• HVAC-related certifications or licenses (e.g., EPA Section 608, state HVAC license) preferred; prior experience in a service manager or lead technician role is highly beneficial.