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Nextech

Nationwide self-performing HVAC-R service provider

HVAC Area Service Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 8/3/27
$95k - $125k/yr
Expert
Bethesda, MD, USA
In PersonMust travel as needed; driving may require up to 8–10 hours per day.
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience as an HVAC service technician.
  • Technical knowledge sufficient to provide value to technicians and customers.
  • Ability to conduct professional conversations with customers and resolve concerns locally before escalation.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality.
  • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to focus on desired results and adapt to a fast-paced environment with deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain a clean and professional appearance.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
  • Experience in recruiting and hiring technicians.
  • Ability to lift 100 pounds, pick up and maneuver a 32-foot ladder weighing approximately 96 pounds without exceeding its ratings, kneel and squat extensively, climb ladders repeatedly, haul equipment and tools to roofs via ladders, and drive extended hours for service calls, potentially 8–10 hours per day.
Responsibilities
  • Participate actively in recruiting and hiring technicians.
  • Supervise and develop the technician workforce.
  • Assist the Operating Manager in forecasting technician staffing needs and hiring appropriately.
  • Ensure technician productivity meets or exceeds goals set during reviews or hiring.
  • Ensure the market maintains sufficient work to support technicians, including quality site surveys and sales.
  • Handle escalated service issues related to field work or technicians.
  • Develop training plans for assigned technicians using company training materials.
  • Provide technical support and ensure quality of work in the area.
  • Perform ride-alongs with technicians.
  • Evaluate technicians and conduct annual reviews with VP approval.
  • Serve as a positive example and role model for technicians.
  • Protect the company’s image, appearance, and reputation.
  • Set an example for safety and enforce company policies.
  • Maintain local customer relationships with Regional Sales Managers and Account Managers.
  • Conduct weekly service meetings and communicate area goals and objectives, including technicians’ performance scorecards.
  • Recognize top performers.
  • Inspect vans at service meetings for cleanliness, oil life, and fluid levels.
  • Inspect equipment and ensure technicians have proper personal protective equipment.
  • Discuss safety topics weekly, review new customer requirements, and review callbacks and results or additional repairs needed.
  • Collect technician feedback on office scheduling and issues.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma is preferred.
  • Previous experience in the HVAC industry or another service business is preferred.
  • Management experience is a plus.

About the company

Nextech provides nationwide HVAC-R service as America’s largest independent self-performing provider. It operates through 16 regional offices with about 500 technicians to service locations nationwide, backed by 24/7/365 support. It uses its Facili-Trac asset-tracking and reporting software plus the CLIENT web interface to give clients visibility into work orders, equipment, site history, and multi-site climate and lighting control. It differentiates itself with nationwide self-performing coverage, regional leadership, partner networks in select markets, and a focus on long-term strategic client partnerships, with the goal of building lasting relationships as a strategic partner for clients’ facility comfort and performance.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

West Melbourne, Florida

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • Nextech’s August 2026 acquisitions strengthened California and Wisconsin coverage immediately.
  • Audax backing supports more roll-up acquisitions and cross-selling across national customers.
  • Demand for outsourced HVAC-R maintenance stays sticky for chains needing 24/7 uptime.

What critics are saying

  • NLRB cases in 2023 exposed labor conflict; another organizing drive could spread nationwide.
  • Serial acquisitions demand integration discipline; one failed rollout can break service quality quickly.
  • A recession or credit squeeze could stall deal-driven growth and expose Nextech’s consolidation model.

What makes Nextech unique

  • Audax-backed Nextech reached 1,100+ self-performing technicians after 2023 Aire Rite.
  • Its 16 regional offices and Facili-Trac create rare nationwide multi-site service control.
  • Nextech keeps buying local HVAC-R operators, including Brine’s and Service Specialists in 2026.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

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