Regional Refrigeration & HVAC Operations Lead

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 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.