HVAC Manager With Established Home Services Organization

Company: MilSpec Talent
Location: Rochester
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description HVAC Service & Maintenance Manager Location: Rochester, NY Compensation: $100K base $25K–$50K performance bonus potential (up to $150K OTE) Reports to: General Manager Type: Full-time | High-Ownership Role | Mission-Critical Leadership Sector: Commercial HVAC Services About the Company This is a high-growth, private-equity-backed HVAC and plumbing services firm on a rapid trajectory — scaling from $3.2M to $11.2M revenue in just one year, with a $15M forecast for next year. Following a greenfield start, the company has successfully integrated five acquisitions (three HVAC, one plumbing, and one pending) into a unified operation. The culture is team-first, gritty, and built on trust, performance, and real opportunity. The Opportunity This is not just a middle manager role. You'll lead a department that accounts for 80% of company revenue and directly impact operational success, employee retention, and customer satisfaction. You'll be empowered to build a team, enforce standards, and create a culture of both excellence and care. Think: “Company First Sergeant” meets small business GM-in-training. If you've led soldiers or NCOs, balanced mission and morale, and want to apply that leadership in a fast-scaling business — this is your shot. What You'll Do Team Leadership & People Management Lead a team of 11 HVAC service techs (growing to 15 by EOY 2026) Supervise one field supervisor as your right-hand lead tech Foster a team culture that blends accountability with care and camaraderie Act as a coach, leader, and escalation point for both operational and personal issues Manage performance, development, and hiring for your department Operations & Service Excellence Own the P&L for your department and meet monthly revenue targets Schedule and coordinate all HVAC service and maintenance work Manage response times, technician productivity, and service KPIs Step in as the face of the company for escalated customer issues Lead with a field-first mindset — expect to be on call and hands-on when needed Culture & Growth Be a unifying force across newly integrated legacy businesses Help set the tone as the business scales from startup to regional leader Work closely with the General Manager and senior leadership on process improvement, strategic growth, and customer satisfaction initiatives You'd Be a Great Fit If You Have: 5–15 years of leadership experience, ideally in high-responsibility roles (military, trades, ops, logistics, etc.) A reputation for both tough love and trust — you hold people accountable and make them better Experience managing frontline teams (8–20 people) in dynamic environments Comfort owning financial performance (P&L exposure is a plus) Strong interpersonal skills: you know your team's names, their kids' names — and you still hit your numbers A bias for action and the humility to learn an unfamiliar industry quickly Nice to Have: Trades background or familiarity with HVAC/plumbing (not required) Experience leading NCOs, platoons, maintenance teams, or blue-collar crews Rochester roots or willingness to relocate to the area (relocation support available) Comfortable working 7:30–5, with after-hours support as needed Why Join Us Own one of the most impactful departments in a high-growth business Work with a veteran-friendly GM who values leadership over technical expertise Step into a leadership culture that feels like a post-military team — high care, high standards Get hands-on exposure to business leadership, operations, and strategy Clear upward mobility: prove yourself here, and more opportunity will follow Interview Process Round 1: Video or in-person interview with GM Round 2: Panel interview (GM senior leaders) Final Round: On-site visit at Rochester facility MilSpec Talent is a boutique headhunting firm that helps our clients get connected with top talent in the industry. We work with mid-career, industry-experienced Veterans with 3-15 years of proven success in the private sector. For our contingency recruitment partners, we provide this value with minimal risk.

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