Facilities Maintenance Manager – Refrigeration & Ops Leader

R.W. Zant; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RW Zant in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at a refrigerated food distribution facility. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong refrigeration expertise with Freon-based systems, and the ability to prevent downtime while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, manage PM programs, and coordinate budgets, vendors, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Freon-based refrigeration experience required.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience.
• Supervisory experience in facilities.
• Strong mechanical/electrical/HVAC troubleshooting skills.
• Leadership and preventive maintenance experience.
• Experience in cold storage or food distribution.
• Familiarity with CMMS required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop maintenance and sanitation teams.
• Oversee refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and facility repairs.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage maintenance budgets, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain equipment records, work orders, and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Troubleshooting

HVAC systems

Electrical knowledge

Team supervision

CMMS

Tools

CMMS

Job description

RW Zant in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at a refrigerated food distribution facility. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong refrigeration expertise with Freon-based systems, and the ability to prevent downtime while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, manage PM programs, and coordinate budgets, vendors, and contractors.