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Job Title: Assistant Manager Job Description The Assistant Manager position involves overseeing and directing HVAC projects from conception to completion. The role requires adaptability and the ability to work in a high-paced environment, including office, warehouse, and construction site settings. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the President and Vice President to manage a variety of duties related to scheduling, purchasing, and general project management for HVAC installations and services. Responsibilities • Manage 10-12 service technicians with a focus on communication and collaboration via phone and email. • Receive service tickets through a third-party answering service and make outbound calls to schedule services. • Notify the warranty company of scheduled services. • Engage in limited sales activities, mostly upselling to existing customers. • Oversee and direct HVAC projects from start to finish. • Supervise various tasks to complete HVAC projects efficiently. • Ensure smooth information flow from project inception to team members. • Schedule HVAC installation and service tasks using internal and external software. • Manage HVAC design and installation processes. • Recruit, hire, train, and terminate personnel as needed. • Troubleshoot HVAC systems during installation and service. • Manage and purchase HVAC parts, materials, and equipment, ensuring timely delivery. • Perform accounting and bookkeeping tasks to ensure project profitability. Essential Skills • 2+ years of experience in customer service, sales, or recruitment. • Exceptional phone communication skills. • Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. • Experience in construction, trades, utilities, or industrial environments is beneficial. • BS degree in construction, business management, architecture, engineering, or a related field. • Ability to perform physical tasks indoors and outdoors with stamina and strength. • Knowledge of hand tools, machines, and equipment used in HVAC work. • Effective communication via email, text, telephone, or in person. • Proficiency in conflict and crisis management. • Leadership and human resource management skills. • Excellent time and project management abilities. Additional Skills & Qualifications • HVAC/service experience is a plus but not required. • Experience with ADP sales or recruitment is advantageous. • Willingness to be cross-trained in areas like payroll and work order entry. • Ability to plan and see the 'big picture.' • Teamwork skills and the ability to follow instructions. Work Environment The company offers a relaxed work environment with a casual dress code (jeans, tennis shoes, and a collared shirt). The Assistant Manager will have their own office and opportunities for advancement and pay increases based on knowledge and performance. The company is a family-owned business that values a laid-back atmosphere. The position involves working directly with the executive team and provides opportunities for career growth. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aliquippa, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aliquippa, PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Aliquippa,PA. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Responsibilities • Manage 10-12 service technicians with a focus on communication and collaboration via phone and email.
Receive service tickets through a third-party answering service and make outbound calls to schedule services.
Notify the warranty company of scheduled services.
Engage in limited sales activities, mostly upselling to existing customers.
Oversee and direct HVAC projects from start to finish.
Supervise various tasks to complete HVAC projects efficiently.
Ensure smooth information flow from project inception to team members.
Schedule HVAC installation and service tasks using internal and external software.
Manage HVAC design and installation processes.
Recruit, hire, train, and terminate personnel as needed.
Troubleshoot HVAC systems during installation and service.
Manage and purchase HVAC parts, materials, and equipment, ensuring timely delivery.
Perform accounting and bookkeeping tasks to ensure project profitability.
Essential Skills • 2+ years of experience in customer service, sales, or recruitment.
Exceptional phone communication skills.
Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience in construction, trades, utilities, or industrial environments is beneficial.
BS degree in construction, business management, architecture, engineering, or a related field.
Ability to perform physical tasks indoors and outdoors with stamina and strength.
Knowledge of hand tools, machines, and equipment used in HVAC work.
Effective communication via email, text, telephone, or in person.
Proficiency in conflict and crisis management.
Leadership and human resource management skills.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications • HVAC/service experience is a plus but not required.

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