General Manager/License Holder – HVAC (Hands-On Leadership Role)
Location: Akron, OH | Full-Time
Compensation: $95,000-$120,000/yr+, DOE 

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on General Manager who is also a fully licensed HVAC professional. This role is ideal for an experienced HVAC leader who enjoys working in the field while also overseeing day-to-day operations.

This is not a desk-only management position. The General Manager will actively perform HVAC service, maintenance, and installation work while gradually building, training, and leading a technician team. This individual will play a critical role in setting standards, ensuring quality and safety, managing jobs, supporting customers, and helping grow the business locally.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform residential and light commercial HVAC service, maintenance, and installations

• Lead by example in the field while establishing best practices and standards

• Build, train, and mentor future HVAC technicians

• Manage daily operations including scheduling, job prioritization, and workflow

• Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and professionalism

• Coordinate closely with ownership on operations, growth, and planning

• Maintain high standards for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance

• Support business development efforts such as trade shows, door-to-door outreach, and customer calls

• Help drive revenue growth through strong service execution and sales ability

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Active, hands-on HVAC technician with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

• Willing and able to perform field work daily

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in HVAC or skilled trades

• Strong customer communication and professional presence

• Demonstrated sales ability and comfort discussing service options

• Ability to manage schedules and prioritize work effectively

• High standards for workmanship, safety, and accountability

• Comfortable mentoring and training junior technicians

• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and growth mindset

• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt as the business scales

Experience Required

• 5–10+ years of hands-on HVAC experience

• Prior leadership, lead technician, or management experience strongly preferred

Licensing & Certifications

• Active HVAC license required, appropriate for Akron, Ohio

What This Role Offers

• Leadership opportunity with hands-on involvement

• Ability to shape and grow a local HVAC operation

• Long-term career opportunity with advancement potential

• Competitive compensation based on experience and performance