Area Refrigeration Manager

ACME Markets, Inc.; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ACME Markets is seeking an Area Refrigeration Manager to lead in-house refrigeration and HVACR maintenance across our North Jersey and upper New York stores. You will supervise technicians, manage preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety and energy standards.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive refrigeration know-how, and the ability to coordinate with vendors and corporate teams. On-site supervision and after-hours support are part of the job.

Qualifications

• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification is required.
• Thorough knowledge of supermarket refrigeration systems is required.
• Experience in HVAC maintenance and repairs.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with Word and Excel; basic computer skills.
• Willingness to handle after-hours emergency calls.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure standardization of corporate objectives and policies for in-house refrigeration maintenance programs.
• Manage day-to-day operation of division refrigeration maintenance and up to 10 technicians.
• Oversee HVACR maintenance program within the assigned area, including service, training, safety, and compliance.
• Establish best practices with other service area supervisors.
• Collaborate with coordinators, safety, and compliance on day-to-day management of the in-house refrigeration program.
• Provide recommendations for pre-construction refrigeration surveys for stores scheduled for construction or remodel.
• Support Energy Manager to improve system performance and reduce energy consumption and costs.
• Ensure proper handling of all refrigerants in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate equipment/materials selection for remodel/upgrade projects with Division and Corporate.
• Manage fleet of service trucks and outside vendor services as required.
• Identify and assign Preventive Maintenance projects, cleaning schedules, and waste reduction projects.
• Maintain refrigeration compliance reporting and train in-house mechanics.
• Provide daily support for division refrigeration HVACR inquiries and issues.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Computer skills (Word/Excel)

Refrigeration systems knowledge

Emergency after-hours readiness

Education

College or Trade School Degree in related field

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

Tools

ComTrol controls

Danfoss controls

CPC controls

Job description

ACME Markets is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service. Store Facilities & Energy Management - Maintenance Manager: To administer and execute company retail Facilities and Energy Management policy to the assigned retail sites in order to maintain and operate all assigned retail store locations in the most well maintained and efficient operational order possible.

What you will be doing

As an Area Refrigeration Manager, you will be responsible for managing the efforts of Division Refrigeration in-house refrigeration mechanics. Your duties will include ongoing training in refrigeration mechanics as new equipment, materials, and processes become available. You will also direct in-house refrigeration mechanics and/or Authorized Service Providers in the maintenance, leak rate management, service, and repairs of refrigeration, HVAC, and EMS systems in retail locations. Additionally, you will provide guidance and recommendations regarding specifications, design, scope, and bidding for all HVAC and refrigeration projects.

You would be supporting our stores in North Jersey, Upper New York, Southern Connecticut

Main responsibilities

• Ensures the standardization of corporate objectives, policies, and procedures with respect to company’s implementation of in-house refrigeration maintenance programs.
• Manages day-to-day operation of division-level refrigeration maintenance programs and up to 10 technicians across specific districts or stores.
• OverseeHVACRmaintenance program within the assigned operating area pertaining to In-house refrigeration maintenance and technicians, including service, training, safety, and compliance.
• Establish best practices, processes, and procedures with other service area supervisors.
• Collaborate with coordinators, safety, and compliance on day-to-day management of in-house refrigeration program and technicians.
• Responsibilities involve the performance of discretionary tasks requiring considerable knowledge of HVACR equipment, the division, and company operations.
• Provide recommendations and direction for all pre-construction refrigeration surveys for stores scheduled for construction, remodel, or expansion.
• Provide support to the Energy Manager to achieve improved system performance and reduced energy consumption and costs.
• Responsible for the proper application and handling of all refrigerants in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations, as well as compliance with company refrigerant handling policies and procedures.
• Act as coordinator between the Division and Corporate in the selection of equipment and materials for remodel or upgrade projects as required.
• Manage a fleet of service trucks issued to in-house mechanics.
• Maintain, coordinate, and approve services for all outside vendor services as required to support HVAC, refrigeration, and EMS.
• Identify, coordinate, and assign needed Preventive Maintenance projects, cleaning schedules, and waste reduction projects
• Maintain accurate tracking and recording of division refrigeration compliance reporting, and train in-house mechanics and ensure compliance procedures are followed.
• Provide daily support and guidance for division refrigeration HVACR inquiries and/or issues.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience

• College or Trade School Degree in related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience in areas of refrigeration, electrical, and facility maintenance.
• Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• Thorough knowledge of refrigeration systems used in a supermarket environment is required. Knowledge of current refrigeration system controls (ComTrol, Danfoss, CPC and others) is required.
• Experience in HVAC maintenance & repairs
• Able to accept after-hours emergency calls or calls received after normal business hours, when required, to support the overall operation of each store location.
• Possess good leadership skills and the ability to supervise the work of others.
• Able to motivate and work with others to achieve desired results.
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in-person and over the telephone.
• Basic computer skills required, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion or work activities. Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

ACME Markets is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw's and many more recognizable names.

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Pay Transparency:

Starting hourly rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).