Service Manager
Location: Various Locations
About the Opportunity:
A rapidly growing, private equity-backed home services organization is seeking a Service Manager to lead field operations for a high-volume branch. The company operates across multiple states and service lines, serving residential and commercial customers through a network of established brands. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing technicians, driving daily execution, maintaining service quality, and ensuring operational and financial performance. The position offers significant growth potential for leaders interested in advancing into Branch Management.
What You'll Do:- Lead & Develop TeamsHire, train, coach, and develop field technicians
- Conduct performance reviews and manage employee performance
- Drive accountability, engagement, and team culture
- Ensure team members maintain required certifications and licenses
- Identify training needs through ride-alongs, audits, and field observations
- Manage Daily Operations
- Oversee scheduling, routing, workforce planning, and capacity management
- Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
- Monitor productivity, labor utilization, and service delivery
- Manage equipment, vehicles, materials, and supplies
- Resolve customer issues and service concerns
- Drive Financial Performance
- Manage department budgets, labor costs, and operational expenses
- Monitor KPIs and productivity metrics
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability
- Support revenue growth through strong operational execution
- Provide Field Leadership
- Support technicians in the field as needed
- Conduct quality inspections and performance audits
- Ensure compliance with safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements
- Implement best practices and process improvements
What We're Looking For:- 3+ years of leadership experience managing technicians or field employees
- Experience in lawn care, landscaping, pest control, tree care, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, facilities services, distribution, or another field-service environment
- Strong background in scheduling, routing, workforce planning, and daily operations
- Experience hiring, onboarding, training, and developing employees
- Proven ability to manage productivity, labor, quality, and customer satisfaction
- Comfortable using systems, reporting, and KPIs to drive performance
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior budget or P&L responsibility Applicator license, pesticide certification, or similar industry credentials
Benefits: Includes a company vehicle, comprehensive healthcare, and ~10% bonus annually.
