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CoolSys

Refrigeration and HVAC design, installation, maintenance

HVAC/R Regional Vice President of Service

Full-TimeDeadline 9/8/27
$250k - $300k/yr+ Bonus
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's, MBA
Remote in USA
RemoteMust work in the Eastern time zone; frequent overnight travel is required.
Business & StrategyBusiness Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.
  • An MBA or advanced business degree is strongly preferred.
  • Extensive leadership experience managing large-scale service operations across multiple regions or states.
  • Proven success leading leaders, including Regional Directors and senior operational management teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance, financial results, and organizational growth within a service-based organization.
  • Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of service operations, field service management, labor planning, and operational scalability.
  • Demonstrated experience managing P&L responsibility and interpreting financial and operational performance metrics.
  • Proven ability to lead organizational change, continuous improvement, and operational transformation initiatives.
  • Strong customer relationship management skills, with experience managing large or strategic accounts.
  • Knowledge of current and emerging refrigeration, HVAC, and related service technologies.
  • Ability to build high-performing teams and develop future organizational leaders.
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  • Ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and operational systems.
Responsibilities
  • Champion a culture of safety throughout the region and ensure safety policies, procedures, and compliance requirements are followed.
  • Develop and execute regional business strategies supporting company growth, profitability, operational excellence, and customer retention.
  • Provide leadership and direction to Regional Directors and senior operational leaders across multiple branches and markets.
  • Establish and monitor financial and operational performance metrics, including revenue growth, gross margin, EBITDA, labor productivity, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead regional forecasting, workforce planning, and resource allocation to support current and future business demands.
  • Identify and drive expansion opportunities in underserved markets, strategic verticals, and new customer offerings.
  • Partner with Sales and Business Development leadership on revenue growth initiatives and strategic account development.
  • Build and maintain executive-level customer relationships and ensure customer satisfaction and service delivery.
  • Lead escalation management for critical customer, operational, or employee-related issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational standardization across the region.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, acquisitions integration, and organizational initiatives.
  • Provide leadership development, succession planning, coaching, and mentorship for Regional Directors and operational leadership teams.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
  • Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and operational discipline across the organization.
  • Embody and promote the CoolSys CARES culture: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, and Safety.
  • Perform other duties and strategic initiatives as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Frequent overnight travel is required.

About the company

CoolSys provides refrigeration and HVAC services to retail, commercial, and industrial clients. It designs, installs, and remodels systems, converts refrigerants, performs preventative maintenance, repairs, and optimizes energy use and overall system performance. Their products are not a physical device but a service offering: engineers create system designs, technicians install and service equipment, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance help keep temperatures stable and energy use efficient. What sets CoolSys apart is its broad, industry-focused experience across grocery, food service, telecommunication, manufacturing, education, entertainment, and pharma sectors, plus a persistent emphasis on reliability, integrity, and meeting client commitments while addressing environmental sustainability. The company aims to improve clients’ operations, experiences, and work environments through high-quality, dependable service and energy-efficient, properly maintained systems.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$150M

Headquarters

Brea, California

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Energy Squared joined on August 17, 2026, strengthening MEPR design capabilities.
  • Ares-backed credit support in September 2025 extended liquidity and refinanced prior lenders.
  • CoolSys keeps buying specialists, including 1GNITE, Lima, and Georgia Air Solutions.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 amendments added PIK debt through 2027, signaling financing strain.
  • Randolph v. CoolSys and the 2026 wage-hour settlement expose recurring labor liabilities.
  • Ares ownership and relentless add-ons create integration drag; one failed merger hurts service quality.

What makes CoolSys unique

  • CoolSys unified Source Refrigeration under one brand in July 2026.
  • Its 2026 portfolio spans refrigeration, HVAC, energy, engineering, and equipment removal.
  • Recurring maintenance contracts drove 54% of revenue and 96% customer retention in 2025.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Training Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

25%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

26%
FreightWaves
Sep 4th, 2025
CoolSys secures $39.5M: A game-changer for cooling industry

CoolSys secures $39.5M: A game-changer for cooling industry.

Abl Advisor
Sep 3rd, 2025
Wingspire Capital Provides $39.5MM Senior Credit Facility to CoolSys - News | ABL Advisor

Wingspire Capital has provided a $39.5 million senior secured credit commitment to CoolSys, a leader in mission-critical HVAC, refrigeration, and energy and carbon reduction solutions for thousands of businesses across the United States.The commitment is part of a broader $150 million credit facility for CoolSys with a syndicate led by Mizuho  that...

Business Wire
Oct 1st, 2024
CoolSys Acquires Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation

CoolSys™, the market-leading provider of sustainable refrigeration, HVAC, energy and engineering solutions, has acquired Mechanical Engineering &

The Daily Record
Sep 30th, 2024
CoolSys acquires Catonsville mechanical engineering firm

In acquiring MEC2, CoolSys will strengthen its commercial and industrial capabilities while deepening its market presence in the mid-Atlantic region.

Business Wire
Jun 18th, 2024
CoolSys Acquires Universal Refrigeration

CoolSys acquires Universal Refrigeration.