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Residential HVAC, plumbing repair and installation

HVAC Service Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 10/6/27
$80k - $90k
Mid, Senior
Plainfield, IN, USA
In Person
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems

About the job

Requirements
  • Three years of HVAC service management experience.
  • Six to eight years of experience in HVAC service; related experience, advanced training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
  • A valid driver's license with a good driving record is required.
  • Strong knowledge of residential HVAC systems, heating and air conditioning service, and HVAC code compliance is required.
  • Strong leadership, communication, computer, and analytical skills are required.
  • Ability to manage people, operations, and budgets effectively is required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the HVAC service team, including hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management.
  • Evaluate workload and schedule service work to use manpower effectively and maximize profits, including managing labor expenses within budget guidelines.
  • Ensure HVAC service quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
  • Achieve monthly budgeted revenue.
  • Oversee daily operations of residential HVAC service calls and repairs.
  • Monitor labor costs, materials, equipment, and expenses to maintain service department profitability.
  • Conduct job site inspections and ensure compliance with HVAC codes and safety standards.
  • Track department operations, including technician productivity, tools, vehicles, and equipment.
  • Provide hands-on training and development for HVAC service technicians.
  • Lead regular technician meetings and monitor key performance indicators.
  • Order and dispense materials and equipment for scheduled jobs, schedule parts repairs to minimize downtime, and manage material expenses within budget.
  • Review payroll records to ensure technicians are paid properly and records comply with requirements.
  • Assist dispatching to ensure appropriate technician selection for each type of service.
  • Monitor preventive maintenance of vehicles to ensure proper operation.
  • Evaluate staff to determine training requirements and provide on-the-job training and support.
  • Oversee facility and equipment maintenance, ensuring that assets are protected and controlled.
  • Follow safety and company rules and regulations in performing duties.
  • Follow the guidelines for the Senior Care, Ethics, and Quality Assurance Process.
  • Oversee the Tech Turnover Process and achieve budgeted or managed key performance indicators by call type.
  • Conduct weekly meetings with technicians.

About the company

ARS Rescue Rooter provides heating, cooling, and plumbing repair, maintenance, and installation services for homeowners. It operates seven days a week and emphasizes quick, reliable service for residential HVAC and plumbing needs. The service model centers on sending technicians to perform repairs or installations, backed by maintenance plans. A key differentiator is the Exceptional Service Guarantee, which promises to meet customer expectations or offer a full refund within one year of the service. Revenue comes from service fees, maintenance plans, and equipment sales. The company also engages in community initiatives and sponsorships to support the neighborhoods it serves. Overall, the goal is to keep homes comfortable and customers satisfied by delivering dependable, professional home-services support.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Memphis, Tennessee

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ARS bought Tipping Hat on May 19, 2026, adding Denver HVAC and plumbing density.
  • Netic partnership in 2026 expands customer-service capacity during ARS's nationwide growth.
  • Bluon integration in 2025 improves technician productivity through equipment data and AI diagnostics.

What critics are saying

  • GI Partners launched a $3.5 billion sale process in March 2026, delaying management focus.
  • ARS's 2012 Arizona fraud settlement still shapes brand trust and regulatory scrutiny.
  • AI rollups and larger home-service platforms compress pricing; failed sale could trap ARS in stasis.

What makes ARS unique

  • ARS operates 70+ service centers across about 28 states, nationwide scale.
  • ARS integrates Bluon and Netic AI into proprietary field-service and customer systems.
  • ARS pairs HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services with acquisition-driven local brand expansion.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Services

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
PR Newswire
Aug 10th, 2026
Netic partners with American Residential Services to deploy AI agents for customer service scaling

Netic, a San Francisco-based AI platform for essential services, has partnered with American Residential Services (ARS), one of America's largest home services providers. The partnership will see ARS deploy Netic's AI platform to help customer service specialists handle increased demand as the company expands nationwide. Netic's AI agents will manage routine interactions and provide surge capacity whilst integrating with ARS's proprietary Connect platform. This allows human agents to focus on conversations requiring expertise. ARS selected Netic following an extensive evaluation of AI platforms, citing consistent performance and technical depth. "ARS represents exactly the type of enterprise we built Netic for," said Melisa Tokmak, founder and CEO of Netic. The partnership aims to scale customer engagement whilst maintaining service quality for homeowners. Netic is backed by Founders Fund, Greylock, and Hanabi Capital.

PR Newswire
May 19th, 2026
American Residential Services, LLC. Continues to Expand with the Acquisition of Tipping Hat Plumbing, Heating & Electric

/PRNewswire/ -- American Residential Services® (ARS®/Rescue Rooter®), one of the nation's largest providers of residential heating, ventilation, air...

REF Industry
Mar 30th, 2025
ARS Partners with Bluon to Integrate AI and Equipment Data in HVAC Services

ARS partners with Bluon to integrate AI and equipment data in HVAC services.

PR Newswire
Mar 28th, 2025
American Residential Services (Ars) And Bluon Announce Strategic Partnership To Transform Hvac Service Through Ai And Equipment Data

ARS will integrate Bluon's best-in-class AI Tech Support + enormous equipment database directly into their proprietary field service platform.IRVINE, Calif. and MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluon, a leading HVAC data and AI technology company, and American Residential Services (ARS/Rescue Rooter), one of the nation's largest providers of air conditioning, heating, plumbing, and electrical services, today announced a strategic partnership to significantly enhance ARS's service capabilities through OCR technology, equipment documentation, advanced data enrichment, and AI-powered technical support

PR Newswire
Sep 13th, 2024
Del-Air Now Servicing Southeast Florida Homes With ARS® Vero Beach Acquisition

/PRNewswire/ -- Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric, Florida's foremost indoor comfort provider, has announced the acquisition and merger of...