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Company: Gubbels Heating & Air Conditioning

Location: Waterloo, IA

The Role: General Manager

Meet Gubbels Heating & Air Conditioning:

Gubbels Heating & Air Conditioning is a Mission and Values based family run business. We believe we have a responsibility as outlined in Matthew 25:14-30, The Parable of the Talents. We are stewards of talents, and God given physical resources. We are expected to reap an increase (profit) in order to return and sow back a significant portion into His Kingdom. Ultimately to hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant, come share in your master’s joy”.

Russell & Kim Schrader purchased Gubbels Heating & Air Condition in 1997. Gubbels was a well established business with great name recognition. Russell came into the business with a technical background as he was self taught through correspondence courses. He built his business acumen by joining various trade groups and finding mentors along the way. They have two sons that started in the business early on.

The General Manager’s Responsibilities Include:

  • How time is spent:
  • Recruiting the right employees, to raise our leadership (law of the lid) and effectiveness.
  • Planning, budgeting, leading, and setting financial goals
  • Managing, training current staff
  • Able to implement and execute the business plan.
  • Able to lead the staff well – Staff meeting, scheduling, challenging them to continue to live out the vision and values of Gubbels Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Always improving themselves – raising Leadership Lid , reading, being sharpened, etc.
  • Able to recognize upcoming hires and capacity needs.
  • Proactive rather than reactive
  • Sees the challenges, and brings solutions to these opportunities for growth.
  • Able to recognize potential in employee candidates
  • Has high business acumen and understanding of P&L and other financial reports.
  • Previous EOS/Traction model for business helpful.
  • Able to connect with employees and their stories, high empathy.
  • Able to develop employees and train them to be successful

What You Bring:

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the General Manager:

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor degree – open
  • Proven successful production experience in the Home Services industry or similar.
  • 10 plus years of experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Relational/Team Builder: Skilled in building strong relationships with staff, customers, and constituents.
  • Collaborative Decision-Maker: Inclined to listen well, seek out the perspectives of others as well, and creatively incorporate input into the decision-making process.
  • Effective Communicator: Able to see the value of effectively communicating in a timely manner.
  • Change Catalyst: Experience in leading people, and preferably organizations, through change and innovative ideas.
  • Inspiring/Motivator: Track record of motivating people to achieve mutual goals over time. Able to help
  • Experience with the following resources/methodologies: The Bible, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Four Disciplines of Execution, John Maxwell and EOS/Traction.
  • Financial, Business, and Organizational Acumen: Command of the budgeting and management dynamics of an organization.

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

  • A humble Christ-follower who provides ongoing evidence of commitment to the Christian faith and a desire to share the knowledge of Jesus Christ with others.
  • Has a servant’s heart with a high level of leadership skill and maturity.
  • Exemplifies Godliness, integrity, self-control, and temperance. Consistently brings an uplifting presence.
  • Hard working in everything they do.
  • Proactive in approach and desire to effect excellent performance in all areas of the role.
  • Proven strong planning, prioritization and organization skills. Possesses attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities within deadlines.
  • Commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
  • A humble worker and person.
  • Able to bring Godly wisdom and discernment.

What it’s Like to Live in Waterloo, IA:

Located in Northeast Iowa, the Cedar Valley is a region of around 130,000 residents. In addition to its three main cities of Cedar Falls, Waterloo and Waverly, the region includes a number of charming communities that offer a standout quality of life.

Home to the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls is a close community with big city appeal. Explore the historic downtown district featuring unique local shops, breweries, restaurants and entertainment. Nestled next to the Cedar River, Cedar Falls delivers an abundance of recreational activities including kayaking, state and local parks, and more than 125 miles of hard-surface bike trails. Cedar Falls Utilities will keep you connected with world class 10 gigabit internet access.

Waterloo is a great place to work and live – From an extensive network of bike trails to a thriving arts district and dozens of locally-owned restaurants, sports venues and entertainment options. Several major festivals each year, including the Iowa Irish Fest. Have some fun in the sun at Lost Island, rated one of the Top 10 waterparks in the US and the brand new, $100M Lost Island Theme Park. Our revitalized downtown offers a riverfront amphitheater, sports complex, and hockey arena.

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