Employment possibility

[debigo]

I have a HVAC company in the Western North Caroliina mountains, in a fast growing, rural mountain valley. I need a qualified, experienced service technician for heat pumps, gas furnaces, and some oil furnaces, that wants to grow into management, and possibly ownership in time. I have hired and fired unreliable, dishonest techs. I don't want to have to do this again, so I need someone honest, reliable and motivated. This company is capable of growing with the right technician.

[tag2]

How close to Lake Norman? 703-304-1247

[temptech]

North Carolina mountains? Makes me wanna move.

[tndiver680]

So what is the benfit package and pay scale there

[debigo]

Pay scale depends on experience, qualifications, etc....But the lowest an experienced tech will receive is $12.00 an hour. This position is not just a job. We are looking for someone, that once qualifies and fits the position, will work into management/partnership/ownership. And this is not far off either, but could work into a quick ownership. Our company has a great reputation, and room for growth, but we can not handle it. My husband is my only tech, and he runs the show, so he is burnt out.
We have an large apartment we are remodeling, that if someone would relocate here, there is housing available, right at the warehouse.
The schools are ranked in the top 10 in the state of North Carolina. We are a rural mountain valley paradise here. It is a welcome relief from the big city. Which is also a reason for lower pay scale, the cost of living is lower, but the quality of life is better.
Check out the area, Hayesville, North Carolina

[debigo]

I don't know where Lake Norman is, but we are west of Asheville, two hours, On the Georgia border, and 45 minutes from Tenessee border.

[thehumid1]

Is that anywhere near Mocksville?

[tndiver680]

How does on econtact you to apply for employment

[debigo]

Our phone number is 828-389-1506

My email address is ralphsgranny@yahoo.com

Contact us, Debi or Don, either way.

This is a terrific opportunity for someone qualified to run a company. If you are willing and able to relocate, are a great service tech, and can manage people/company, are honest and reliable, don't miss this chance.

[mrairman]

BUT MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE WIFE HUSBAND TEAM HAS NOT BEEN GOOD.dO YOU HAVE ANY FIELD EXPERIENCE OR ARE YOU THE OFFICE MANAGER.IF IT'S THE LATTER I'D SAY THE ADVANCEMENT SCENARIO SOUNDS BLEAK.JUST MY TWO CENTS.BTW MANY TECHS IN THIS FIELD HAVE HEARD ALL THE PROMISES THAT NEVER PAN OUT.GOODLUCK IN FINDING YOUR CANDIDATE

[debigo]

I run the office, a paper pusher....My husband runs the field work. I know what you are saying, about empty promises, that don't pan out. We have experienced the other side of what you are speaking of. Employees that promote themselves highly, and don't live up to it. So, that is why I note that we are wanting someone that is honorable and moral. We are not going to promise something that we can't deliver. We want this person to be our final hire. No more problems.

[hvac45]

I hate to tell you this, but for $ 12.00 an hour you might get a newby out of school, The cost of living is not that low any where for a good experienced tech. Promises or not. most of us that have been around have been burned many times with promises. Be prepared to put something in writing, also be prepared to pay between $ 18 & 25 an hour. If you are not on flat rate get on it. You cannnot make money charging hourly and paying techs the kind of money they deserve. Good luck.

[hvac69]

Yeah really $12.00 an hr for experienced tech, expeienced at what changing filters. Your gonna need to raise the anty a wee bit if expect to find any one qualified.

[pabull]

Originally posted by tag2
How close to Lake Norman? 703-304-1247

Nowhere near Lake Norman.

[debigo]

In the area we are in, that is not out of line for a beginning wage. I stated that 12.00 is the least a person will be paid, with experience. We pay according to experience. We have learned lessons also, when we have started employees out at top pay, they did not preform to that, so we have a probationary wage to start now, until we all see that we fit, and the employee is going to work out, and vise versa. Also, it is typical for a person to see the dollar amount, as opposed to other benefits being offered. This is not just a service tech position being offered, but a company for sale. The tech we hire will need to also be wanting to be more then an employee. Someone looking for more then working for another for the rest of their life.

[debigo]

We have not actually set a wage, we know what we can expect to pay someone, but what we hope to do is just find that person that wants to own a company, and is capable, spend some time interviewing, finding out what they want/need, and work on the wages during that time. If someone is just looking for an hourly wage, don't waste yours or my time.
We have a greatly prospering company, with potential for so much more business then we do now. Someone could make a tremendous livelihood here.

[ice guy]

JUST LOOKING AT YOUR POSTING, IT SOUNDS LIKE YOUR WANT TO RETIRED , AND STILL HAVE A HAND IN THE BUSINESS,
WITH JUST TOO PEOPLE RUNING THE SHOW YOU WON'T MAKE ANY REAL MONEY. YOU SAID THE YOU HAD HIRED SOME TOP PAY PEOPLE AND THAT THEY DIDN'T WORK OUT? HOW COME ? WHAT DID YOU WANT YOUR EMPLOYEES TO DO THAT THEY DID NOT?
WHAT IS YOUR CUSTOMER BASE? HOW MANY? AND FOR HOW MANY MILES AROUND? ARE YOU THE ONLY SERVICE COMPANY IN THAT AREA? SOME MORE INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO SELL THE IDEA!!
SOUNDS LIKE A NICE PLACE TO LIVE#
WHAT ARE THE STATE INCOME TAX? IS THERE A LOCAL WORK TAX?

[R12rules]

Hey ice guy ... lose the caps lock! PLEASE!


Guys ... I have been in touch with Debi and we have writen back and forth.

Her area is sweet!

If your used to the big city, this would be a tremendous shock for you and yoru family.

However, if your tired of the rat race ... if you wouldnt mind stolling into work every morning ... greeting the guys who are in your employ ...discussing a few key issues ... and then every one gets busy and out the door y'all go.

Dont play pick on the new girl here! These are legitimate folks offering a legitimate opportunity to own a busines where you grow into the area and into the management part of it.

This is not for everyone. And not just anyone should apply.

This is a ready made shop doing what I trust to be "Quality Work".


If you like pavement and tall buildings and Starbucks, this aint it!
If you like seeing animals in a zoo and worry about hitting skunks on the road, then this aint your kind of community.

This is rural Americana.
The Appalacian Trail is nearby.
There's a damed lake near by for water sports.
There's all kinds of fishing, hunting, hiking, trail bike riding, canoeing, white water rafting, exploring, etc.


I have personally phoned a couple of people, strangers, right off the chamber of commerce website and found these folks to be friendly and courteous.


Now if your looking for an "OPPORTUNITY" to own your own business but dont think you've got what it takes to start from scratch, then this may very well be your Golden Opportunity.

And ... if I happen to meet these folks in person and take them up on their offer .... I'm gonna have BOSS dig up these post of y'all who gave this lady a hard time. And when I go looking for new help, I'm gonna remember who ya were!

[debigo]

Bob, you continue to impress me. Thank you so much for saying things I haven't said. Thank you so much for recognizing what I feel, that we are offering a wonderful opportunity for someone. Thank you so much for putting it into much better representation then I have been. Everything you say is right. I appreciate you.

To answer some questions, yes we do want to retire. As I have told Bob, we burn our candles at both ends, always. And we are tired, not running this company to it full capabilities because of that. We are doing it all, and fully acknowledge that while we are making big bucks, it could be better with more key people, and employees, more trucks on the road. But, that is not for us. We have a great installation crew, a part time electrician, as we hold an electrical license also, and my husband that does all the service as well as sales, inventory, and all that is entailed in this business. I run the office/phones/paperwork/payroll, etc. There are two other HVAC companies in our town, with others in surrounding counties. And we stay completely covered up, working on weekends often. One of the other companies lay off people from time to time, and they have been in the business for 20+ years. Our guys have never missed a day, but have overtime nearly every week.

I am an open book if anyone wants more info. We have happy employees, glad to be working for us, and we have a prosperous company with a good reputation.

[loncalldaddy]

guys im not trying to to put the company down in any way. I think that they are looking for someone to put capitol into the business right away. They are wanting to sell the company so make sure if you are thinking about this position, you are in a position to purchase the business. This is not a company that you can go work for and work into owning. They want to get out of the AC business soon. No charity here boys.

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