The Metro Group, Inc. is seeking qualified boiler repair/equipment installation sales and estimating candidates to thrive in a busy, growing water treatment and boiler services company. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the estimating and full sales cycle of B2B repair and equipment installation work on boiler systems throughout the NYC/tri-state marketplace. The role is based in Long Island City, NY.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Evaluating mechanical systems for installation and repair
• Accurately and comprehensively understanding customer requirements and translating those requirements into actionable steps
• Providing pricing and quote work-ups in conjunction with sales team and mechanical team management
• Seeing the sales cycle through to contract signing
• Educating customers and internal project management teams on work required

Qualifications include:

• Clean driver’s license (a DMV report will be run as part of the application process. Any offer is contingent upon a clean report)
• Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC, mechanical and/or plumbing systems to be confirmed via a field interview
• Minimum two years’ experience in a business-to-business sales role. Experience selling in HVAC/mechanical industry or to property managers/contractors a plus
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including climbing ladders/stairs to view system components, maneuvering in mechanical rooms, and similar
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Expense reimbursement
• Excellent medical/dental and life insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Generous paid leave
• Career advancement opportunities

The Metro Group, Inc., located in Long Island City, is currently looking for a HVAC Mechanic or Service Technician for their Mechanical Division. The position is a full-time, permanent position with union entrance and company benefits. Job specifics will involve assisting or leading a crew in repairs, modifications, or installations of various components of HVAC systems; specifically cooling towers and the installation of chemical feed and control equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties:
Additional responsibilities include:

• Driving a company vehicle
• Lifting tools, materials and equipment
• Performing other miscellaneous tasks to support the operation, when needed. For example, assisting on other job types, doing material pick-up and deliveries, etc.

Qualifications and Skills
Characteristics of a qualified applicant include:

• Agreeable and self-motivated team member
• Enthusiastic in taking on assignments and responsibilities
• Detail oriented, pride in their work, focus on quality
• Clear communication skills
• Capable of working in a professional environment and providing great customer service while on a job-site
• Ability to meet physical requirements of position
• Valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in HVAC and associated plumbing systems
• Basic plumbing/pipefitting experience including sweating and soldering pipe, dry taps, and pipe installations

Benefits

Full-time, permanent employment with union entrance, a competitive pay and stable, steady work Monday through Friday with the opportunity for overtime

Inside Account Manager, Long Island City, NY, USA

Job Summary

The Metro Group, Inc. is currently seeking Account Manager candidates. The selected individual will manage business relationships with customers to ensure accurate and timely responsiveness to customer concerns, increased product penetration, and retention of the customer base. Responsibilities include account management, new business development, and growth.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Account Manager will focus on new, business to business account development. Responsibilities include prospecting, cold calling, setting appointments with prospects, presenting programs, renewing current contracts, and delivering a sales quota. Account Managers are also responsible for customer satisfaction by responding to customer requests, pro-active problem solving and meeting productivity goals.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year outside sales experience
• New business to business (B2B) sales experience preferred
• “Hunter” sales mentality- goal driven and self-motivated
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Previous customer service experience in an industrial or service industry preferred
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay including base salary and commission potential
• Annual/quarterly performance bonuses & incentives
• Expense reimbursement
• Excellent medical/dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous paid leave
• Career advancement opportunities

The Metro Group, Inc. is currently looking for a Junior Account Manager. The selected individual will work closely with our current Account Management team in managing business relationships with customers to ensure accurate and timely responsiveness to customer concerns, increased product penetration, and retention of the customer. Responsibilities include account management, new business development, and growth.

The Junior Account Manager will focus on selling newly offered products and services to our entire customer base. Responsibilities include heavy outbound call volume, delivering a sales quota, pro-active problem solving, scheduling and organizing sold work, and meeting productivity goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year sales experience
• New business to business (B2B) sales experience preferred
• “Hunter” sales mentality- goal driven and self-motivated
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Previous customer service experience in an industrial or service industry preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to meet physical requirement of position

COMPENSATION and BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay including Hourly Salary and Commission Potential
• Annual/Quarterly Performance Bonuses & Incentives
• Excellent Medical/Dental Insurance
• 401K
• Generous Paid Vacation and Holiday Package
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Service Technician-Seasonal

The Metro Group, Inc., located in Long Island City, is currently looking for a Service Technician for the Mechanical Division. This division is preparing for an increased volume of boiler work that must be completed this Summer and Fall. The position is seasonal, however, has the potential to transition into a full-time, permanent position if the selected individual continually meets management expectations. Job specifics will involve assisting a lead mechanic in cleaning both the fireside and waterside of a boiler.

Additional responsibilities could include:

• Driving a company vehicle
• Lifting tools, materials and equipment.
• Performing other miscellaneous tasks to support the operation, when needed. For example, assisting on other job types, doing material pick-up and deliveries, etc.

Characteristics of a qualified applicant include:

• Agreeable and self-motivated team member
• Enthusiastic in taking on assignments and responsibilities
• Detail oriented, pride in their work, focus on quality
• Clear communication skills
• Capable of working in a professional environment and providing great customer service while on a job-site
• Ability to meet physical requirements of position
• Valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Experience in HVAC systems or industrial settings (a bonus, but not required)

Job type: Part-time, Seasonal, with the potential for transitioning into full-time, permanent employment. A full-time opportunity would mean a union position with competitive pay and stable, steady work Monday through Friday.

Service Technician-Water Treatment, Long Island City, NY

The Metro Group, Inc., an established, successful Water Treatment Company is seeking water treatment service technician candidates. This is a union-track role offering competitive salary and fringe benefits, which include a 401k, medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, and vacation/sick time. Extensive on-the-job training provided.

Successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining the water treatment programs for clients comprised of a wide array of commercial and industrial buildings in and around the NYC-metro area.

This position is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to acquire trade skills that will last a lifetime, and who are looking to establish themselves with a company that puts value in fostering an individual’s career growth.

A successful candidate will be:

• Desiring long-term employment and industry development
• Reliable and a self-starter
• Displaying a consistent work history
• Attentive to detail and customer-focused
• Mechanically inclined; Water Treatment experience preferred

Proof of a valid driver’s license, in good standing, is required.

• Experience in water treatment is a plus.
• Experience with HVAC or Maintenance is a plus.
• Experience with water filtration equipment is a plus.
• Experience with plumbing is a plus.
• OSHA 10 Card is a plus.
• Pesticide Applicators License is a plus.
• Experience with Pest Control is a plus.