Senior Lead Refrigeration Technician

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site
Department: Facilities & Maintenance
Reports to: Operations Manager

Hourly Range: $40 to $50 per hour

RW Zant, a trusted name in food redistribution and cold storage solutions, is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Lead Refrigeration Technician to join our Los Angeles-based team. This role is ideal for a working leader who can combine deep technical expertise with the ability to lead and mentor a team while ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

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  Lead and perform hands-on preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on freon-based industrial refrigeration systems and cold storage infrastructure.

  
  


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  Oversee and work directly on systems utilizing:

  
  
  
  
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    Screw compressors

    
    
  
  
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    Reciprocating compressors

    
    
  
  
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    Semi-hermetic compressors

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Troubleshoot and support minor repairs on three-phase and single-phase electrical systems throughout the facility.

  
  


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  Serve as the primary point of contact for external vendors and contractors, managing outsourced refrigeration and facility-related projects.

  
  


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  Ensure proper and accurate documentation within the Computerized Maintenance System (CMS) for all preventive and corrective actions.

  
  


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  Respond to and manage emergency service calls; demonstrate flexibility with occasional after-hours availability.

  
  


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  Drive compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental and refrigerant safety standards, and internal safety procedures.

  
  


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  Mentor and guide the facilities maintenance and sanitation teams, promoting high standards of safety, communication, and technical execution.

  
  


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  Recommend and implement process improvements related to equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and facility performance.

  
  

What We’re Looking For:

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  3–5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial refrigeration (freon-based systems required).

  
  


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  Prior leadership or lead technician experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or cold storage environment strongly preferred.

  
  


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  Strong understanding of compressor systems, electrical troubleshooting, and safe work practices.

  
  


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  Proven ability to lead and develop a team while maintaining accountability and communication across departments and vendors.

  
  


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  Strong communication and organizational skills, including bilingual communication (English/Spanish preferred).

  
  


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  Proficient in using or willing to learn a CMS to manage maintenance schedules and documentation.

  
  


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  Committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

  
  

Why RW Zant?

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  Join a small but mighty team where your work has a daily impact on operations.

  
  


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  Competitive pay, benefits, and a strong team-oriented environment where your leadership makes a difference.

  
  

If you're ready to lead from the front and take your refrigeration career to the next level—RW Zant wants to meet you. Apply today!

R.W. Zant is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not permit discrimination against or harassment of any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or on the basis of any personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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