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:

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

• Oversee and work directly on systems utilizing:

  • Screw compressors

  • Reciprocating compressors

  • Semi-hermetic compressors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What We're Looking For:

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Committed to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Why RW Zant?

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

• 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!