HVAC Manager (Freeport)

Edelman Heating Cooling Plumbing Electric and Solar

$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience in HVAC operations management.
  • EPA Section 608 Certification required.
  • Deep technical knowledge of HVAC systems and codes.
  • Solutions-driven mindset with a focus on ownership.
  • Strong business acumen in job costing and scheduling.
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of HVAC service and installation operations in Illinois and Wisconsin.
  • Manage technician scheduling, performance, and development.
  • Ensure high-quality installations and honest diagnostics.
  • Oversee job costing, estimates, and margin accountability.
  • Resolve issues on job sites to maintain customer trust.
  • Enforce safety protocols and compliance standards.

Benefits

  • Paid time off compliant with Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act.
  • Loyalty program rewards for long-term employment.
  • Health insurance partially covered by the company.
  • 401k plan with a 4% company match.
  • Access to discounts through "Access Perks."
  • Opportunities for career growth as the company scales.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:
Own the Department: Take full ownership of HVAC service and installation operations - residential and commercial - across our Illinois and Wisconsin locations.
Lead the Team: Manage technician scheduling, performance, and development, and build a bench of technicians who do the job right the first time.
Protect Quality: Hold every job to the Edelman standard - proper installs, honest diagnostics, no shortcuts.
Own the Numbers: Manage job costing, estimates, and margin accountability for the department - this is your P&L to run.
Solve Problems Before They Escalate: When something goes sideways on a job site, you're the one who fixes it and keeps the customer's trust intact.
Set the Standard for Safety and Compliance: Enforce safety protocols, EPA refrigerant compliance (Section 608), and code requirements without exception.

What We're Looking For:
Experience: Proven leadership experience managing residential and/or commercial HVAC operations.
Certifications: EPA Section 608 Certification required.
Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of HVAC systems, codes, and refrigerant handling - you can walk a job site and know within minutes if it was done right.
Mindset: You're Solutions Driven and Humbly Confident - a leader who takes ownership without needing to be the loudest person in the room.
Business Acumen: Comfortable owning job costing, scheduling, and margin accountability, not just technical oversight.
Dependability: A valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and the willingness to support multiple locations across our Illinois and Wisconsin service area as needed.

What Edelman Offers:
Compensation: $100,000-$130,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Time Off: Paid time off, accrued in compliance with the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act.
The Loyalty Program: We think long-term. Our loyalty program runs for 50 years-the longer you stay, the more you earn.
Total Protection: Health insurance (we cover a portion!), Vision, Dental, and a $25,000 Life Insurance policy at no cost to you.
Future Focus: 401k through Vanguard with a 4% company match.
The Perks: Access to "Access Perks" for discounts on travel, food, and shopping, plus voluntary benefits like Short-Term Disability.
Growth: A real path to grow with us as Edelman scales toward $100 million and beyond.

Ready to Lead?

If you're ready to run a department instead of just working in one, we want to talk. Apply today and start building a career - and a team - you can be proud of.

Salary Description

$100,000-130,000

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