General Job Description:
Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is seeking a highly skilled and motivated HVAC Service Area Manager to lead and oversee HVAC service operations in the Sarasota, Florida area. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a team of HVAC technicians, ensuring all service work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will serve as the primary point of contact for customers, provide hands-on technical expertise, and drive continuous improvement in service performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of HVAC service technicians to achieve individual and organizational goals.
Foster a positive team culture focused on performance, accountability, professionalism, and customer service excellence.
Coordinate and schedule HVAC service calls and projects to ensure efficient use of labor, vehicles, and resources.
Monitor workloads and response times to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality service delivery.
Oversee workmanship and ensure compliance with HVAC industry standards, manufacturer specifications, local building codes, and company policies.
Ensure all service work meets or exceeds customer expectations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with residential and/or commercial customers.
Address customer concerns, escalations, and service issues promptly, professionally, and effectively.
Provide advanced technical support to HVAC technicians on complex diagnostic, repair, and system issues.
Troubleshoot challenging problems and recommend effective, code-compliant solutions.
Identify technical and customer service training needs within the team.
Support and facilitate ongoing training programs to improve system knowledge, efficiency, and customer communication skills.
Manage HVAC inventory, tools, vehicles, and equipment to support daily operations.
Ensure company assets are properly maintained, compliant, and used efficiently.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, ride-alongs, and coaching sessions.
Provide constructive feedback and develop improvement or growth plans as needed.
Monitor labor costs, service margins, callbacks, and overall profitability.
Implement cost-control and efficiency initiatives without compromising quality or safety.
Promote a strong safety-first culture across all service operations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, EPA requirements (including refrigerant handling), and company safety policies.
Conduct safety meetings, job-site audits, and ensure proper use of PPE.
Minimum Education: None Minimum Years of Experience: 4-6 Specific Qualifications:
Proven experience as an HVAC service technician, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Valid HVAC license and EPA certification as required by Florida and local regulations.
Strong technical knowledge of residential and/or commercial HVAC systems, controls, codes, and equipment.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, service teams, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with dispatching, service management software, and digital tools.
Strong commitment to quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and safety standards.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
License Required: Yes Job Locations: US-FL-Sarasota Company Overview:
IES Residential, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers for single-family homes and multi-family complexes since 1973. We provide comprehensive integrated solutions that light up our world. We make homes come to life.
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
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Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
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Competitive Pay
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Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
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Company Paid Time Off
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Company Paid Life Insurance
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Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
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Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
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Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
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Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
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The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
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Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
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