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Roles and headcount

Org chart and roles

01

Day One

Launch1 role

Owner / Lead HVAC Technician

Marcus Rivera

Owner draw (variable)
  • Runs all service calls, residential and light commercial installs, heat pump and mini-split commissioning; targets 4-6 billable calls or one full install per day.
  • Dispatches all inbound calls and books jobs in Decision Built; owns the schedule from first call to invoice close.
  • Sells maintenance plan agreements on every service call; tracks close rate against a 20-25% agreement-attach target.
  • Manages parts procurement, van stock, and supplier accounts; reorders on a weekly cycle to avoid same-day shortages during peak summer.
  • Handles all accounts receivable, invoicing, and Local Services Ads (LSA) account management; reviews LSA lead quality weekly and disputes invalid leads within 48 hours.
  • Maintains referral partner relationships (property managers, real estate agents, general contractors); touches each partner at least once per month by call, text, or job-site visit.
  • W-2 employer of record for any future hires; holds Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) license and EPA 608 certification.
02

Year One

First 12 months4 roles

Owner / General Manager

Marcus Rivera

Owner draw (variable)
  • Shifts from daily field work to field-plus-management split; targets no more than 3 self-performed calls per day so capacity is available for estimating light commercial installs and closing larger replacement jobs.
  • Reviews Decision Built daily: confirms tech schedules, resolves dispatch conflicts, and audits job notes for completeness before invoices are sent.
  • Owns all light commercial account relationships and bids; reviews open estimates weekly and follows up within 48 hours of submission.
  • Manages LSA account, Google Business Profile, and referral partner outreach; reviews LSA spend and lead quality every Monday, contacts at least two referral partners per week.
  • Approves all purchases above $500, reviews weekly P&L against the $700,000 annual revenue target, and adjusts labor scheduling when gross margin drops below 45%.
  • W-2 employer of record; handles onboarding, ROC compliance, and EPA 608 documentation for all technicians.

Lead HVAC Technician

$30-$42/hrReports to Owner / General Manager
  • Runs residential and light commercial service calls independently; capable of diagnosing and quoting replacements on-site without founder involvement.
  • Performs heat pump and mini-split installs as lead on two-person crews; completes startup documentation and uploads job photos to Decision Built same day.
  • Presents maintenance plan agreements on every service call; target attach rate of 25% or higher per month.
  • Holds EPA 608 Universal certification; familiar with Arizona ROC permit-pull process for residential replacements.
  • Reports to Owner / General Manager; W-2 employee. Success metric: average ticket value of $450 or above on service calls, 25%+ maintenance plan attach rate.
  • Mentors HVAC Technician on diagnostic process and customer communication; flags training gaps to founder weekly.

HVAC Technician

$26-$34/hrReports to Owner / General Manager
  • Runs residential service calls solo after 60-day supervised period; assists Lead Tech on install and replacement jobs.
  • Updates all job notes, photos, and equipment serial numbers in Decision Built before leaving each job site.
  • Maintains van stock inventory weekly; submits replenishment list to founder every Friday.
  • Holds or is actively pursuing EPA 608 Universal certification; must obtain within 90 days of hire.
  • Reports to Owner / General Manager; W-2 employee. Success metric: first-call completion rate of 85% or above, zero open callbacks older than 48 hours.
  • Participates in summer on-call rotation as directed by founder.

Dispatcher / Customer Service Representative

$20-$26/hrReports to Owner / General Manager
  • Answers all inbound calls and LSA leads within 60 seconds during business hours; books jobs directly in Decision Built.
  • Manages the daily dispatch board in Decision Built: assigns calls to Lead Tech or HVAC Technician based on skill level, location, and parts availability.
  • Calls every completed-job customer within 24 hours for a quality check; logs outcome in Decision Built and escalates any complaint to founder same day.
  • Presents maintenance plan options to every inbound caller who does not already hold an agreement; target 10% phone-close rate on agreements.
  • Handles LSA lead response when founder is in the field; marks leads as booked, unbooked, or disputed in the LSA dashboard daily.
  • Reports to Owner / General Manager; W-2 employee. Success metric: inbound booking rate of 80% or above, average hold-to-answer time under 60 seconds.
03

Year Three

Scaled10 roles

Owner / General Manager

Marcus Rivera

Owner draw (variable)
  • Sets annual revenue, gross margin, and maintenance plan growth targets; reviews financial performance monthly against the $2,500,000 annual revenue target and adjusts pricing or capacity accordingly.
  • Owns all light commercial bid relationships above $25,000 contract value; attends quarterly business reviews with top five commercial accounts.
  • Manages referral partner program: schedules monthly touchpoints with property managers, general contractors, and real estate agents; tracks referral volume per partner quarterly.
  • Reviews LSA account performance and Google Business Profile weekly; approves marketing spend and evaluates channel return on investment monthly.
  • Handles bank relationships, ROC license renewals, insurance renewals, and any Arizona Registrar of Contractors compliance matters.
  • W-2 employer of record; approves all hires, compensation changes, and terminations.

Service Manager

$70,000-$90,000/yrReports to Owner / General Manager
  • Owns the daily dispatch board in Decision Built: assigns service calls and installs to Lead Tech, HVAC Technicians, and install crews based on skill, location, and parts availability.
  • Conducts weekly one-on-ones with Lead Tech and reviews technician performance metrics: first-call completion rate, average ticket, and maintenance plan attach rate.
  • Manages parts and equipment inventory; places supplier orders twice weekly and maintains a van-stock par list for each technician.
  • Handles all customer escalations that the Dispatcher / Customer Service Representative cannot resolve; targets same-day resolution on every complaint.
  • Reviews job notes and photos in Decision Built daily; flags incomplete records and coaches technicians on documentation standards.
  • Reports to Owner / General Manager; W-2 employee. Success metric: team first-call completion rate above 87%, gross margin on service work above 48%.

Comfort Advisor

$55,000-$75,000/yr base + commissionReports to Owner / General Manager
  • Runs all in-home replacement consultations for residential systems; closes heat pump and mini-split proposals on-site where possible.
  • Tracks close rate weekly against a 35-45% target; reviews lost-job reasons with founder monthly.
  • Builds proposals in Decision Built and follows up on open estimates within 48 hours of submission.
  • Coordinates with Install Coordinator to confirm equipment availability and schedule date before presenting to customer.
  • Reports to Owner / General Manager; W-2 employee. Success metric: close rate 35-45%, average replacement ticket above $8,500.

Light Commercial Account Manager

$60,000-$80,000/yr base + commissionReports to Owner / General Manager
  • Manages and grows the light commercial account base: property management companies, small office buildings, retail, and restaurants.
  • Responds to commercial service requests and bid invitations within four business hours; submits proposals within 24 hours for service work and 48 hours for installs.
  • Tracks open bids, contract renewals, and maintenance agreement expiration dates in Decision Built; initiates renewal conversations 60 days before expiration.
  • Attends monthly site visits with top commercial accounts; documents visit notes and action items in Decision Built.
  • Reports to Owner / General Manager; W-2 employee. Success metric: commercial revenue at or above 30% of total company revenue, commercial maintenance agreement renewal rate above 85%.

Office Administrator

$42,000-$55,000/yrReports to Owner / General Manager
  • Processes all invoices, collects outstanding accounts receivable, and reconciles payments in the accounting system weekly; targets days-sales-outstanding below 21 days.
  • Manages new-hire onboarding paperwork, EPA 608 certificate tracking, and ROC license documentation.
  • Handles maintenance plan billing cycles, renewal notices, and lapsed-agreement follow-up calls; coordinates with Dispatcher / Customer Service Representative on scheduling renewal visits.
  • Supports Owner / General Manager with monthly financial reporting: pulls revenue-by-service-type and technician-productivity reports from Decision Built.
  • Reports to Owner / General Manager; W-2 employee. Success metric: accounts receivable aging over 30 days below 8% of total receivables, zero lapsed maintenance plan renewals without a documented follow-up attempt.

Lead HVAC Technician

$36-$48/hrReports to Service Manager
  • Runs the most complex residential and light commercial service calls; serves as the field escalation point when HVAC Technicians encounter diagnostic or code-compliance issues.
  • Leads heat pump and mini-split install crews; completes startup documentation and submits permit-inspection requests same day as rough-in.
  • Mentors HVAC Technicians; conducts informal ride-along reviews at least once per quarter per technician and reports development notes to Service Manager.
  • Holds EPA 608 Universal certification and is familiar with Arizona ROC permit requirements for residential and light commercial replacements.
  • Reports to Service Manager; W-2 employee. Success metric: average ticket value above $550 on service calls, callback rate below 5%.

HVAC Technician× 2

$28-$38/hrReports to Service Manager
  • Runs residential service calls independently; assists Lead Tech on installs and complex commercial calls.
  • Updates all job notes, photos, and equipment serial numbers in Decision Built before leaving each job site.
  • Presents maintenance plan agreements on every service call; target attach rate of 20% or above per month.
  • Holds EPA 608 Universal certification.
  • Reports to Service Manager; W-2 employee. Success metric: first-call completion rate above 85%, maintenance plan attach rate above 20%.

Install Coordinator

$48,000-$62,000/yrReports to Service Manager
  • Schedules all residential and light commercial install and replacement jobs in Decision Built; confirms equipment availability with suppliers before booking.
  • Pulls permits through the Arizona ROC portal and tracks inspection status for every open install job; updates job records in Decision Built at each milestone.
  • Coordinates crane, lift, or specialty equipment rentals for rooftop commercial units; confirms logistics at least 48 hours before install date.
  • Communicates job-ready status to Lead Tech and HVAC Technicians the afternoon before each install; confirms material staging and van loading.
  • Reports to Service Manager; W-2 employee. Success metric: zero installs rescheduled due to missing permits or unconfirmed equipment, install job cycle time (sold-to-complete) below 7 days for residential replacements.

Dispatcher / Customer Service Representative

$20-$28/hrReports to Service Manager
  • Answers all inbound calls and LSA leads within 60 seconds during business hours; books jobs directly in Decision Built.
  • Manages the real-time service dispatch board in Decision Built alongside the Service Manager; re-routes technicians when emergency calls arrive.
  • Calls every completed-job customer within 24 hours for a quality check; logs outcome in Decision Built and escalates complaints to Service Manager same day.
  • Tracks maintenance plan agreement expirations weekly; calls lapsed customers and books renewal tune-up visits in Decision Built.
  • Reports to Service Manager; W-2 employee. Success metric: inbound booking rate above 80%, maintenance plan renewal outreach completed on 100% of accounts within 30 days of expiration.

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